O‘ahu Construction Costs Are Up, But it Could be Worse
Honolulu trails only New York and San Francisco when it comes to building costs, according to project management company RLB.
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Mana Up’s Giveaway Celebrates the Unveiling of Its Cohort 7
One winner will receive a free collection of products from 11 Hawai‘i-based companies in the group.
The Best of Small Business 2022
Profiles of companies in 12 categories that won Hawaii Business Magazine's SmallBiz Editor's Choice Awards, plus four 100 year old companies inducted into the Hawaiʻi Small Business Hall of Fame.
Hawai‘i’s Public Schools Are Battered But Working to Recover
Steady gains by students have eroded after two years of upheaval. Can teachers, principals and $690 million in federal funding turn things around?
Maui Soda & Ice Works: 2022 Hall of Fame Winner
The business was founded in 1884 as an ice and refrigeration company, and has been owned and led by the Nobriga family since 1946.
S. Tokunaga: 2022 Hall of Fame Winner
The small grocery store in Hilo carried some fishing supplies when the Tokunaga family opened it in 1920. It’s evolved into a 6,500-square-foot fishing, diving, hunting, outdoor and firearm supply store.
Can We Stop Illegal Fireworks from Entering Hawai‘i?
Tens of thousands of fireworks are smuggled in each year. While random searches of shipping containers would help, it won’t be easy or cheap.
Hawai‘i’s Building Permit Delays Top the Nation, Study Shows
A report by UH economists says building regulations here are the most onerous in the U.S., just as our home prices are the highest.
Mira Image Construction: 2022 SmallBiz Editor’s Choice Award Winner – General Construction
The founder’s near-death experience on a construction site led him to create a company with a family-first mindset.
How We Covered Public School Education and Why
The story shares the personal experiences of teachers, students, administrators and advocates as they work to recover from two years of disruptions.
Maui Nui Venison: 2022 SmallBiz Editor’s Choice Award Winner – Maui County
The company helps manage invasive axis deer populations while providing meat products to local and mainland customers.
Sports Travel Hawaii: 2022 SmallBiz Editor’s Choice Award Winner – Travel
After pandemic setbacks, this travel company catering to youth, high school and university athletic teams is rallying back.