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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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.…
The 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…
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…
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.
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…
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…