Stuck in a Bad Job in Hawaiʻi? Youʻre not Alone.
Many Hawaiʻi workplaces are rigid, unwelcoming or downright awful for women and caregivers. Four companies show a better way.
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UH President Wendy Hensel on Listening, Innovating and Reimagining the Classroom
UH President Wendy Hensel is reimagining higher education for the AI era, blending technical skills with human-centered learning while leading with authenticity in a male-dominated field.
Exploring Women’s Issues in Writing and In Person
Ahead of the 2025 Wahine Forum with 1,000 women attendees, this October issue explores workplace challenges, the 'motherhood penalty,' and celebrates trailblazing leaders.
Hawaii Business Magazine Names Ann Teranishi 2025 CEO of the Year
Hawaii Business Magazine is proud to announce Ann Teranishi, President and Chief Executive Officer of American Savings Bank (ASB), as our 2025 CEO of the Year.
Today Show Veteran Jean Chatzky to Headline Money Matters Financial Conference on November 22
Presented by Hawaii State Federal Credit Union
Meet the Sustainability Entrepreneurs Putting Hawai‘i Refill Stores on the Map
141 million tons of plastic packaging are produced globally each year. These local refill storefronts offer a low-waste solution.
Peter Ho, CEO of Bank of Hawai‘i
"It is the best job in the world," Ho says about his role as CEO of Bank of Hawaii. In a far-ranging interview, he told Hawaii Business about his thoughts on the growth trajectory of Hawaii's economy, the future of Bank of Hawaii and the role of technology and AI.
For Hawaiʻi Business Leaders, Life Is Good
Our survey asked about the personal lives of business leaders, and 83% say their lives overall are either "great" or "good"
Reviving Hawaiʻi’s Lei Industry One Flower at a Time
BEHawai‘i and the Lei Poinaʻole Project hope to boost local lei flower production and strengthen the art of lei making in the Islands. Despite origins linked to Hawaiian culture, lei sold here now often come from foreign sources.
20 for the Next 20: Nominate Local Emerging Leaders
Each year, Hawaii Business Magazine honors 20 individuals whose accomplishments, leadership and potential set them apart as rising stars in our community. We call them “20 for the Next 20: Hawai‘i’s People to Watch.” now we’re looking for the class of 2026, and we’d love your help.
How to Grow Your Business? Waste Money
Management guru Luke Williams says companies need to rethink everything about their businesses to stay competitive, including staying in the game by investing in "wasteful" learning.
Matson Tops Our Most Profitable List, But Hawaiian Electric Posted Outsized Loss
In our annual Hawaii Business ranking of most profitable companies, Matson took the crown for a fourth year. But the bigger story was the huge loss by Hawaiian Electric, linked to the Maui fires settlement.