Photography: Aaron Yoshino Merging visions. It’s not as easy as it sounds because Hawaii’s leaders have their own businesses and nonprofits to focus on, said Cindy Adams, president and CEO of Aloha United Way. But when you bring hundreds of leaders together, they accomplish a lot. That’s what Hawaii Business magazine’s third annual Merging Visions event did Thursday night:…
Vintage Cave Café was developed as the “casual” sister Italian restaurant to the exclusive Vintage Cave Club (formerly known as Vintage Cave Honolulu). Located in the new Ewa Wing of Ala Moana Center, this 9,000-square-foot dining venue seats up to 150, includes three private rooms, a full bar, and a performance stage. It delivers the same philosophy as the Club…
Cades Schutte’s association with Merging Visions 2018 demonstrates that even one of Hawaii’s largest law firms must look past today to be ready for tomorrow. Supported by more than 95 years of dedicated legal service, Cades Schutte is Hawaii’s largest full-service law firm, providing legal services in over 20 practice areas in 50 of today’s most in-demand industries. By making…
Hānai i ke keiki, ola ka lāhui – nurture the child and the lāhui thrives. Founded in 1887 by the legacy of Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop, Kamehameha Schools (KS) is a private, educational, charitable trust committed to improving the capability and well-being of the Native Hawaiian people through education. Income generated from its endowment portfolio of Hawaiʻi commercial real estate…
Four people describe their lengthy commutes and the ways they’ve made them tolerable. Plus we offer tips to make your commute more enjoyable. Waialua to Nanakuli, 33 miles one way Start: 6:00 a.m. Good days: 40-45 minutes to work; 50-55 minutes back home David Adler’s commute takes him along five highways, past mountains and an Army base – all the…
Staff at the student newspaper and radio station at Manoa work hard to stay relevant Hemenway Hall is crumbling. The building’s concrete has rust stains from flaking metal attached to it, making the staircase railings and bathroom stalls feel less than secure. The college radio station is upstairs, with worn carpets and a faint smell of old cigarettes. Around back…
Photography: Aaron YoshinoThursday, January 1, 1970, 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm By Noelle Fujii Merging visions. It’s not as easy as it sounds because Hawaii’s leaders have their own businesses and nonprofits to focus on, said Cindy Adams, president and CEO of Aloha United Way. But when you bring hundreds of leaders together, they accomplish a lot. That’s what…
Two-thirds of the general public and of business leaders in Hawaii want the project completed as planned, according to separate surveys Click the infographics to enlarge: Methodology: The research team at Anthology Marketing Group conducted two telephone surveys on behalf of Hawaii Business in March and April. The Island Issues survey reached 426 adult members of the…
BOSS survey of 443 local business leaders gauges feelings about the president Which of the following best describes how Donald Trump leaves you feeling about America’s economy? What is your feeling about how Trump’s performance would affect your company’s bottom line over the next two years. Methodology: The research team at Anthology Marketing Group conducted the BOSS survey of…
Business is now the leading college major in America, with more than 300,000 bachelor’s degrees in business conferred in 2015-16, according to the National Center for Education Statistics. Students at the Shidler College of Business comprise 8.5 percent of the total student population at UH Manoa, roughly 1,500 students. In a generation, a lot has changed at Shidler, including what…
Yes, it is legal to secretly record a conversation in Hawaii as long as one person in the conversation consents – and that can be the person doing the recording. You can do the recording in person or on the telephone. This topic has been thrust into national debate since former White House aide Omarosa Manigault Newman released a secret…
Retired Navy Capt. Scott Kelly, who has spent more time in space than any other American, sat down briefly with Hawaii Business Editor Steve Petranik after Kelly’s keynote speech to the annual Leadership Conference. His comments have been lightly edited. Hawaii Business: What did you tell yourself to keep going during the most difficult times in space? Kelly: Just keep…
Our list of professional athletes with Hawaii ties includes a baker’s dozen making at least $1 million in 2018 In 1926, Red Grange – football’s first superstar – signed a contract with the Chicago Bears that paid him $100,000 for 19 games. At the time, the average NFL salary was less than $100 a game. Sixty years later, in 1986,…
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Many local high school students can now take courses that give them high school and college credits at the same time. If they stick to it, they will eventually graduate from college in less time and at less cost. Leanne Villanueva used to think college was out of reach. It would be expensive, and she didn’t think she would do…
Logistics in fresh food distribution—think eggs, berries, local beef, baked goods—is an incredibly complex business, but it’s one in which Chad Buck has excelled. His company, Hawaii Foodservice Alliance, operates 24/7, 365 days a year, distributing highly perishable products across the Hawaiian Islands and West Coast. In 16 years, Hawaii Foodservice Alliance has grown from one employee to over 320,…
The startup accelerator aims to feed the global demand for Island brands. Startup accelerator Mana Up today announced its second cohort of 11 local companies, whose products include coffee, clothing, jewelry and stationery – made with Hawaii themes and inspiration. They were selected from 73 applicants and begin their 12-week program Aug. 15. Mana Up aims to help the companies…
Test ImagesThe U.S. Patent and Trademark Office lists 1,645 trademarked businesses with Hawaii, Hawaiian or Aloha in the name. Of those, only 60 percent or 983 are based in the Islands. The rest are based on the Mainland or Alaska. Compare that with words associated with two other U.S. regions: Of businesses with Texas, Texan or Howdy in the trademarked…
Photography: David Croxford||Get ready, Hawaii: A new airline is preparing to enter the market and that means new local jobs, more options for travelers and additional support for local charities. All that plus cheaper fares, said Andrew Watterson, Southwest’s executive VP and chief revenue officer, while speaking at Hawaii Business magazine’s C-Suite Speaker Series at Pomaikai Ballrooms on Thursday morning….
In some places, yes, but in others it is thriving and evolving to meet the expectations of customers who want all the options, from online shopping to friendly face-to-face service. When you arrive at Big Island Candies in Hilo, you are met with a steaming cup of coffee and a freshly baked cookie. If it’s raining when you’re finished shopping…
Get ready, Hawaiʻi: A new airline is preparing to enter the market and that means new local jobs, more options for travelers and additional support for local charities.
The MBA program at Chaminade University isn’t just highly regarded, it’s growing. To meet fast-emerging needs in Hawaii’s economy, the university has announced two new Master of Business Administration tracks: Healthcare Administration and Science and Technology Innovation. The concentrations were developed with the help of key industry stakeholders and are designed to prepare graduates not only for today’s business needs —…
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On April 5th, the Hawaii Business 20 for the Next 20 2018 cohort was honored at the Alii Awards ceremony at Vintage Cave Cafe. At the event, honorees were asked questions about leadership and community service. Emily Reber Porter, COO of The MacNaughton Group says that when it comes to helping the community, she is passionate about women and children as…