PART 1: The journey of an opioid addict begins with a pill or two that creates a glorious euphoria. Then begins a slow descent until you eventually hit a hellish bottom unique only to you. And then, maybe – if you are still alive – you begin the never-ending marathon of recovery. HOW ADDICTION BEGINS A car accident in high…
The day begins at 5 a.m. in Napoleon’s Bakery Central Plant in Waipio, where bakers work in shifts until 12:30 a.m. to produce over 15,000 items daily. Learn more: hawaiibusiness.com/tasty-work Shot by Aaron Yoshino Edited by Aaron Yoshino & Alexis Panoncillo var videoPlayer = new Vimeo.Player(‘vimeo-player1’); videoPlayer.on(‘play’, function() ); Categories: Video
The day begins at 5 a.m. in Napoleon’s Bakery Central Plant in Waipio, where bakers work in shifts until 12:30 a.m. to produce over 15,000 items daily. By 1 a.m., the baked goods are on their way to 22 Zippy’s and Napoleon’s Bakery locations on Oahu and stores in Kahului and Hilo. Bakers work on a Napoleon’s specialty, the…
Recognizing Excellence in Hawaii’s Commercial Real Estate Industry Welcome to NAIOP Hawaii’s 21st annual Kukulu Hale Awards NAIOP Hawaii has served as the state’s foremost association of development industry leaders and decision makers since 1988. Our annual Kukulu Hale Awards program celebrates the best of Hawaii’s commercial real estate industry, honoring individuals and organizations that have enriched our community through…
BOSS survey of 443 business leaders shows strong performance by local companies over the past year. What is the BOSS: BOSS stands for Business Outlook and Sentiment Survey. The survey of local business leaders is conducted twice a year for Hawaii Business by the research division at Anthology Marketing Group. Highlights 123 pts The Performance Index score for retail…
John Ferguson, Director of Business Development simplicityHR by ALTRES Most business owners aren’t human resources experts. Of course you want to take care of your people, but the burden of handling payroll, benefits, legal compliance, workers’ compensation, training, etc., can be overwhelming. Here are four signs it’s time to outsource your HR. 1. You’re drowning in paperwork Business is booming, but…
The top executives at Hawaii’s five boards of Realtors provide insights into the local industry Hawaii Business asked the top executives at Hawaii’s five boards of Realtors to join in a far-ranging discussion about residential real estate in the Islands. Here is a condensed and edited transcription of the conversation. (1) Technology HB: How is technology being leveraged today? Belew:…
Test ImagesFor a group of local emerging leaders, April 5th was a time to celebrate, network and reflect on their dreams for Hawaii’s future. They are part of Hawaii Business’ 20 for the Next 20 class of 2018 – men and women who the magazine believes will have a major impact on Hawaii in the next two decades. “These people have…
But you can’t put off forever those minor things on your To Do List that must be done. Set aside regular times for them and then reward yourself. Q: I’m torn. Is it better to bang through my to-do list, or prioritize? When I prioritize, there are tasks I literally never get around to – hello, expense reports from November…
Ide, who took the helm of the museum in January, wants to get the word out on what many researchers and other people-in-the-know believe: Bishop Museum is a world-class institution on par with more famous museums. She is itching to activate its untapped potential and pull back the curtain on resources that the general public has not fully experienced. Ide:…
“When I came to Housing Solutions Inc. 26 years ago, my background was totally from business, so I changed the company to operate more like a private enterprise rather than a nonprofit,” explains president and principal broker Terry Brooks. “I wanted HSI to be financially viable. In the time I’ve been here, we’ve never asked for donations. “About 65 to…
Photos: Aaron K. YoshinoHawaii Business Magazine hosts the 12th annual awards gala of the Top 100 in Real Estate Video Produced by 360 Productions LLC From a sea of designer clothing and Italian leather shoes, James A. Schneider walked on stage Friday to accept his award as No. 1 real estate agent in the state of Hawaii and the only person…
Hawaii Business recognizes Hawaii’s top real estate professionals with our 12th annual Top 100 in Real Estate list Featuring the top real estate agents in Hawaii by sales volume. Learn more about these successful agents and what made them the top performers in the industry. Featured Agents Sachi Braden Myron Kiriu Travis Farris Dan Ihara Tomoko Matsumoto Yvonne Summerfield…
One of the biggest challenges that family businesses face is transitioning leadership from one generation to the next. Here’s some advice on how to do it right, plus profiles of three companies and families that succeeded. Laurie Foster remembers her startling conversation with Rick Smoot about him taking over the family business: “His dad said, ‘I’m retiring in two years….
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Photos: Aaron K. YoshinoSaturday, January 6, 2018, 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm Video Produced by 360 Productions LLC Hawaii Business Magazine hosts the 12th annual awards gala of the Top 100 in Real Estate By Darryl Kaneyuki From a sea of designer clothing and Italian leather shoes, James A. Schneider walked on stage Friday to accept his award as No. 1…
The path toward sustainability starts with each of us Our Message in Green Hawaii is Simple: The path toward sustainability starts with each of us. A business, nonprofit organization, family and individual can each do their part to promote a greener future for our Island home. We invited leaders with diverse backgrounds and a similar mission of sustainability to share their thoughts on…
There’s a new No. 1 on our list of the state’s top real estate agents Welcome to the gold standard in identifying the highest performers in Hawaii’s residential real estate. In our main list, Hawaii Business lists the Top 100 in Real Estate based on the sales prices of transactions that closed in 2017. We also rank the state’s leaders…
If possible, you should take a break this summer even if you are busy at work, especially if you have children. Sunshine Topping offers these preparatory steps to ensure things don’t blow up while you’re gone and you can truly enjoy your vacation. 1. Plan ahead: Whether it’s a scheduled vacation or something unexpected, life happens. Structure your work life so…
You recently hired your nephew who was looking for work, but you’re beginning to notice that he is always late, takes way too many breaks, and is producing low quality work. Or perhaps you’re running a family business where everyone from your mom, to your uncle’s wife’s sister is on staff and the lines between family and business are starting…
Workout at work? You don’t have to put a treadmill in the office. Simple changes in the workplace can go a long way to support your employees’ well-being. Make health and well-being part of your workplace culture. Try these four easy tips: Eat up. Serve fruits and yogurt at morning meetings instead of pastries. Do salad potlucks at lunch. Replace…
Name: Aly Certo Age: 37 Job: Registered nurse and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, Kapiolani Medical Center for Women & Children Start: Certo was born and raised in Santa Cruz, California. She received a bachelor’s in recreation administration from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo in 2002, then became a licensed practical nurse in 2006 and a registered nurse in 2008, the year she…