The new year is right around the corner, and now’s the time to lock in your health plan rates before they change, with Kaiser Permanente. Contact us by December 9, 2019, and if eligible, we’ll lock your small business rate…
We asked that question and others in two statewide surveys: the BOSS Survey of 405 local business leaders and the 808 Poll of 547 members of the general public More than two-thirds of business leaders are very happy in…
Here’s how we phrased the question: “People talk a lot about sustainability, the desire for Hawai‘i to produce what it needs in resources such as energy and food. How do you feel: Is it important for Hawai‘i to become more…
At 52, the executive once touted as the next CEO of First Hawaiian Bank is now flying solo, servicing a few select clients with his new strategic advisory firm, Hoku Capital. His vision is to remain engaged in Hawai‘i’s community…
A monthly breakfast lecture series lets emerging creatives mingle with some of Hawai‘i’s most talented designers and artists The debut of CreativeMornings Honolulu, a free monthly breakfast lecture series, has given aspiring creatives an intimate way to engage with and…
Four women spoke with passion, intelligence and plenty of humor Thursday to a lunchtime audience about the challenges and successes they encounter as leaders in their family businesses. Kalei Cadinha-Pua‘a, CEO and vice chair of Cadinha & Co. LLC, a…
Going to the dentist isn’t something that most people look forward to. But when you have HMSA Dental, it’s worth the visit. Your dentist can help you prevent health problems that go far beyond cavities. Here’s why regular dentist visits…
Nonprofit’s programs for high school students reflect Hawai‘i’s diversity The Center for Tomorrow’s Leaders looks for high school students who don’t fit the leadership stereotypes. Executive Director Katie Chang says CTL empowers “nontraditional” leaders who are often less likely to…
Who says you need to be based on O‘ahu to make it? These entrepreneurs opted for Neighbor Island headquarters and are expanding their businesses from hyperlocal hubs. The culture of capitalism worldwide has an urban-centric narrative that says to really…
Tis the season for festive decorations, holiday parties and...year-end paperwork. As the holidays roll in, it’s time to brush off your HR to-do list. Don’t have one? Keep reading. Year-end paperwork and reporting doesn’t have to overtake your holiday celebrations.…
Laureen Kukino, 56, is legally blind in her right eye and has only a quarter of her vision remaining in her left eye. The retired Family Court bailiff lost her sight in an accident involving children and a stray volleyball…
Name: Garrett Barker Age: 35 Job: Lieutenant Commander, MH-65 Dolphin helicopter pilot, U.S. Coast Guard Beginnings: Barker was born in Dallas and grew up nearby. “My house was located along a military flight training route and I regularly saw fighter…