Hawai‘i’s Most Profitable Companies
This ranking based on 2018 financial results shows a familiar company at the top
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Fixing the Backlog of Native Hawaiians Waiting for Homesteads
28,000 Native Hawaiians are on the home lands waiting list. Getting more of them into homes or farms will take partnerships, collaborations and a willingness to try different things. Here are some ideas. bout 28,500 adults who are at least…
Beyond Our Kakaʻako:
Urban Core Living
CONTENTS Letter from Kamehameha Schools Q&A with Stanford Carr and Walter Thoemmes Learning from the Past Developing the future Our Kaka‘ako: Living the Urban Life ...and Beyond ━━ Aloha, Every morning I wake…
Hawaii Contractors Face New Costs and Restrictions on State and City Bid Protests
For the second time in less than a decade, new legislation is discouraging contractors from asking for hearings to decide government bid protests. In its 2019 regular session, the Legislature voted to require bid protesters to pay a fee of…
Jones Act: Pro and Con
Advocates say it ensures reliable, on-time delivery of everything Hawai‘i needs, while providing a strong U.S. Merchant Marine in time of war or other crises. Opponents say the Jones Act raises prices for everyone in Hawai‘i and puts those who want to export overseas at a disadvantage.
Electronic Payments With ACH
ACH (Automated Clearing House) payments are authorized electronic funds transfers between financial institutions that credit or debit an account. Electronic payments can save your business time and money. Some of the benefits of ACH payments: There’s no need to write…
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Trump Express Meetings Offer
At Trump Waikiki we aim to help you plan every detail of your corporate meeting in an ideal setting with Trump Express Meetings. Book a full-day group meeting in the Trump Executive Boardroom and receive a $200 food and beverage…
Hawaiʻi's Groundbreaking Leaders 2019
Here's a convenient guide to the industry leaders featured in the September 2019 issue. American Machinery 91-1831 Franklin D. Roosevelt Ave., Kapolei, HI 96707 (Map it!) (808) 682-8282 AmericanMachineryHawaii.com Bacon Universal Co., Inc. Oʻahu: 918 Ahua Street, Honolulu, HI 96819…
Guide: Shipping, Air & Transportation
The Hawai‘i Archipelago is the most remote island chain in the world. Upwards of 80 percent of all goods consumed by Hawai‘i’s residents and visitors to the islands are imported into Port Hawai‘i. Honolulu Harbor, one of the largest container…
Here’s Why Small Businesses Need Data Security, Too
It’s a modern myth that SMBs are overlooked by cybercriminals. Verizon’s 2019 Data Breach Investigations Report revealed that 43% of data breaches targeted small businesses. One of the most common (and effective) tactics that scammers use is phishing. Imagine this—you…
4 Payroll Mistakes That Can Hurt Businesses
Payroll is an essential and stressful part of running a business. Mismanaged payroll can result in hefty penalties, time to revise, and even hurt your relationship with your employees. Here are some of the most common (and costly!) payroll mistakes…
Leaders Meeting Leaders was the Highlight of Merging Visions Event
Thursday evening at historic Washington Place was magic: Hawai‘i's current business and nonprofit leaders met with emerging leaders from many walks of life.