Photo: David Croxford“The way people buy things has been changing over the last decade, but I feel like people haven’t changed. They still want to have that connection, they still want that personal experience,” says Dylan Butterbaugh, founder and owner of Manoa Chocolate. He and four other panelists shared their experiences and knowledge at a Hawaii Business Magazine event on…
“In many ways, Goodwill has changed my life,” says Stefani Bindes, 42, a convicted former drug addict. “They knew my background – all the struggles and challenges I’ve gone through – and they were willing to take a chance on me.” As part of her court probation, the Michigan native started her community service at Goodwill Hawaii. The manager at…
As Securitas Hawaii’s Director of Security, former Honolulu Police Chief Lee Donohue oversees security protocols and operations. 1. Think about threats: Most of us feel so safe at work that we haven’t considered potential physical security threats. Watch the headlines and know that theft, burglary, vandalism, assault, active shooters and even terrorism are real. Taking the time to understand potential…
beautiful Asian womanThe Art of Reframing Thursday July 25, 2019, 8:30- a.m. – 4:00 p.m. University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, Information Technology Center Reframing is a powerful communication tool that can help move people from entrenched positions to the positive outcome they want to achieve. The workshop will provide practical tools and lessons to help you gain the confidence to…
The bride-to-be wonders if she should invite her supervisor to the big event. Q: My fiancé and I are getting married this fall. Is it weird to invite my boss to the wedding? A: Congratulations on your upcoming marriage! Unlike the violet-eyed Elizabeth Taylor, who tied the knot eight times, I’ve only had one wedding in my life, but if…
Name: Elise Johnson Age: 56 Job: Private investigator and owner, Busch Investigations Inc., which uses her maiden name. Start: “I grew up watching ‘Charlie’s Angels’ on TV, and I thought I could be Farrah Fawcett,” Johnson quips. “The job’s not as glamorous as people think. I never wanted to be a police officer because I faint at the sight of…
Before we dig in to the debate, let’s quickly define what goes into HR, or Human Resources. Essentially, HR is anything and everything that relates to the management of your workforce. It involves recruiting and hiring new employees, assessing, managing and motivating existing ones, paying people on time, thinking through workplace safety, and adhering to labor laws too—to simply name…
Local leaders explain the benefits of becoming a B Corp hat do international corporations like Patagonia and Seventh Generation have in common with local companies like Hawaiian Legacy Hardwoods and Pono Home? They are part of a global network called B Corps and are registered as Sustainable Business Corporations in participating states like Hawai‘i. These companies belong to a…
Touch the Sky Located in the heart of the Ala Moana/Kapiolani corridor, the Residences at Sky Ala Moana is projected to be completed by 2022 and will soar 400 feet into Honolulu’s vibrant and dynamic skyline. Towering forty-three stories, Sky Ala Moana is truly where heaven meets surf. It will be situated just minutes from vast stretches of sandy beaches…
Though Young Brothers doesn’t have direct rivals in interisland shipping, Boivin insists on sharpening its competitive edge by enhancing operational efficiencies, reducing costs and shrinking its carbon footprint. Q: The Port of Honolulu is undergoing extensive improvements. How will operations change? Boivin: Research indicated that if the state didn’t immediately expand daily container capacity, our local economy would suffer to…
AN EXCLUSIVE RANKING OF THE BEST PERFORMING REAL ESTATE AGENTS ━━ Hawaii Business Magazine spends a lot of time and effort measuring the performance of businesses and nonprofits in the Islands. That’s why every year we publish a series of lists: the Best Places to Work, the Top 250 ranking of Hawai‘i’s biggest organizations, Hawai‘i’s Most Profitable Companies and the…
You work hard, so at the end of the day (or week), you’re too tired to go to that local play, concert or gallery show, and instead you plop in front of the TV again. Does this sound like you?
The Hawaiian Language Surges: New generations are learning the language at school and home and introducing it into tourism, media, science and beyond. This is the fifth of Hawaii Business Magazine’s six CHANGE Reports on major issues facing Hawaiʻi. The CHANGE Reports are based on a framework created by the Hawaiʻi Community Foundation. CHANGE stands for: Community & Economy Health…
When it is time to buy or sell a Neighbor Island home, it makes sense to go with one of the best. The following section profiles outstanding Realtors who made this year’s Top 100 in Real Estate. Yvonne Summerfield Principal Broker/Owner R(PB), ABR, CLHMS, CIPS, CRS, CSP, ePRO, GRI, MCNE, RFS, RSPS, SFR, TRC, RB-20090 Yvonne Summerfield is honored…
Hawaii Business Magazine identified the leading real estate companies on O‘ahu in its June 2018 issue. This year, the magazine invited those companies to submit what they consider their top performers. This section profiles those Top Performers – the people you should consider when preparing to make your next real estate transaction. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Hawai‘i Realty Agent City Mary…
The Hawai‘i Homeownership Center helps navigate the complex world of buying a home.
Much goes into being a successful real estate agent: deep market knowledge, exemplary customer service and sheer hard work. The job also comes with a big responsibility because buying a home is almost always the largest purchase a person will make in their lifetime. For 13 years now, Hawaii Business Magazine has reported on the highest performers in Hawai‘i’s residential…
If your company has cash reserves and a clear plan for the future, purchasing commercial real estate for your operation could be beneficial.
At a mere 2.8%, Hawaii remains the nation’s leader of the lowest unemployment rate as of March 2019, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The lack of a reliable candidate pool is motivating business owners to use staffing agencies more than ever, and leverage a dedicated team to handle sourcing efforts and identify qualified candidates with creative precision. Digital…
The path toward sustainability starts with each of us. OUR MESSAGE IN GREEN HAWAII 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…
Recognizing excellence in Hawaiʻi’s commercial real estate industry Welcome to NAIOP Hawaii’s 22nd 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 their…