Haunani Kane was built for the ocean. Whether as an apprentice navigator on Hokulea using indigenous forms of wayfaring or as an elegant surfer sliding across the face of a wave in Waikiki, she looks comfortable in the sea. Appropriately, the 30-year old from Kailua, Oahu is studying coral reefs and the effects of climate change as she wraps up…
Laiana Kanoa-Wong was a kumu olelo Hawaii even before he had a driver’s license. Not surprising since the 33-year-old’s parents were also Hawaiian language teachers at the University of Hawaii and Punana Leo. Wong is a proud graduate of Ke Kula Kaiapuni o Anuenue, and accentuated his Hawaiian immersion education with a Bachelor’s degree in Hawaiian Studies and Master’s degree…
When Mason and Dixie Rose say everything is better in the arvo, Australians will understand. For the rest of us, arvo is an informal Aussie way to say afternoon. When the husband and wife opened their coffee shop in Kakaako last year, they wanted a fun name that conveyed the spirit of Australian coffee culture. “It just sounds better when…
The aio Hawaii Lodging & Tourism Awards awards recognize outstanding achievements of tourism operators across the state of Hawaii.
Art will rarely make you rich, but if the stars align, you might be able to turn your creative passion into a full-time job Retired District Judge Leslie Hayashi writes children’s books. UH Manoa associate professor Chae Ho Lee, a design specialist in the Department of Art and Art History, creates imaginative haikulike cards. Attorney and mediator Elizabeth Kent collects…
In 2018, almost 100 companies and nonprofits in Hawaiʻi nominated themselves; only 70 made the cut as a Best Place to Work.
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||DATE AND TIME Friday, May 4, 2018 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. PRICE Individual Ticket – $90 / Table of 10 – $850 LOCATION Prince Waikiki – Piinaio Ballroom & Foyer Join us at the 31st annual SBA Awards and Editor’s Choice Awards as we honor top businesses, lenders, entrepreneurs and advocates in Hawaii’s largest Small Business Awards program. AGENDA…
From left to right: Steve PetranikDATE AND TIME Friday, April 20, 2018 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. LOCATION The Grand Naniloa Hotel 93 Banyan Drive Hilo, Hawaii 96720 DESCRIPTION Mixing Old & New A distinguished panel of business leaders will be in Hilo to tackle the subject: How to make the local-style ways of doing business succeed in the modern…
Photos: Aaron K. YoshinoDATE AND TIME Friday, June 1, 2018 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. LOCATION The Royal Hawaiian, A Luxury Collection Resort For more information, please contact our events department: Kira Chong Tim, Events Manager kiract@hawaiibusiness.com, (808) 534-7145 Categories: Real Estate, Success Stories
Ah, January, the first month of a bright new year. Business plans have been developed, goals set, personal resolutions made. Whether we achieve those goals remains to be seen, but one thing is certain: We will all face changes this year. I’ve thought a lot about change in the past two years. My professional path has led me from a…
The number of tourists coming to Hawaii keeps climbing and many are now crowding into places that were once reserved for locals. It’s a worldwide situation. However, the solution to “overtourism” may not be to cap the number of visitors but to make sure they share the burden of maintaining our aina and infrastructure before both are all used up….
Modernization and expansion projects at Hawaii’s airports are years behind schedule and tens of millions of dollars over budget. Some say the solution is an independent statewide airport authority. Twenty-one hours out of the day, Hawaii’s largest airport has enough gates to accommodate all the arriving and departing planes. But during the peak hours of 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.,…
Time: Monday, 11:45 a.m. Location: University of Hawaii at Manoa Photographer: Jeff Hawe After making a “gather” of molten glass for a sculpture, Jonathan Swanz removes a small piece that accidentally broke off the inside wall of one of his furnaces. These furnaces heat a mix of silica sand, soda ash and limestone to a temperature of 2150 degrees Fahrenheit, creating the molten…
After making a “gather” of molten glass for a sculpture, Jonathan Swanz removes a small piece that accidentally broke off the inside wall of one of his furnaces. These furnaces heat a mix of silica sand, soda ash and limestone to a temperature of 2150 degrees Fahrenheit, creating the molten glass. He then gathers the liquid glass on a blow…
DATE AND TIME Thursday, August 9, 2018 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. LOCATION Pomaikai Ballrooms CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS As Southwest Airlines prepares to enter the market, editor Steve Petranik will sit down with Executive VP & CRO Andrew Watterson to discuss the decision and why the airline chose Hawaii. FEATURING KEYNOTE SPEAKER Andrew Watterson, Executive Vice President…
Nearly half of our state legislators hold second jobs, from pilot, doctor and lawyer to business owner, real estate agent and more. Most people would be surprised to see a state senator mowing the lawn or cleaning the restrooms at a community center, but that’s part of Sen. Breene Harimoto’s other job as executive director of the Pearl City Foundation….
Q: I swear I hear the word “networking” a hundred times a week. My co-workers insist it’s the only way to climb the business ladder. My parents tell me it’s how to meet friends. My boss tells me it’s a good way to grow my business portfolio. And I want to tell all of them to bug off. Why in…
DATE AND TIME Thursday, July 26, 2018 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. LOCATION Hilton Hawaiian Village – Coral Ballrooms CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS Join Hawaii Business magazine for the largest professional development conference in Hawaii. The conference aims to build smart, confident and authentic leaders. Gain insight from dozens of Hawaii’s most prominent leaders during a full day of skill-building…
Hawaiian Legacy Hardwood, Kukaiau Ranch, Mauna KeaThe long-term goal of the Hawaiian Legacy Reforestation Initiative is to plant 1.3 million trees “Forests aren’t like other commodities. You cannot accelerate the time it takes to grow a tree,” says Jeffrey Dunster, executive director of the Hawaiian Legacy Reforestation Initiative. “The Chinese understood this. A Chinese proverb says: ‘The best time to…
The financial services company uses technology, American Sign Language and lip reading to serve both hearing and nonhearing clients Joshua Beal was born deaf. “It was very isolating. I always felt different as a child growing up,” recalls the owner and founder of DeafTax.com, a tax preparation and financial services firm serving both deaf and hearing clients. “It is a…
After others failed over two decades, a new team is hoping to rebuild the Coco Palms Resort The once iconic Coco Palms resort is now a set of dilapidated brown buildings in the middle of a jungle. Guinea grass grows wild, coconuts lay scattered across the ground and some buildings have graffiti sprayed on the remaining interior walls. The property…
The once iconic Coco Palms resort is now a set of dilapidated brown buildings in the middle of a jungle. Guinea grass grows wild, coconuts lay scattered across the ground and some buildings have graffiti sprayed on the remaining interior walls. The property has remained mostly untouched for 25 years, a grim reminder of how Hurricane Iniki devastated Kauai in…
Hawaii Business magazine’s SmallBiz Academy returns to West Oahu! Oahu’s “Second City” has been growing exponentially and today West Oahu is seeing the fastest growth of any area in the islands. What does it mean for small businesses? At the upcoming SmallBiz Academy breakfast seminar, attendees will hear from local restaurant owners and experts on tips for navigating the turbulent…
We Are Wahine The Wahine Forum is Hawaii’s largest leadership and career development conference for women. Hawaii’s top female executives, entrepreneurs, up-and-coming leaders and others intent on advancing their careers come together for a full-date event featuring national speakers and local leaders. Connect with like-minded individuals and cultivate relationships. DOWNLOAD THE AGENDA DOWNLOAD A MAP OF THE EVENT DOWNLOAD A MAP…