Author: Hawaii Business Staff
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Hawaiʻi’s Top Employers 2020

Employees’ views about the workplace are changing rapidly – engagement, morale, life balance and community commitment now often play a bigger role in workplace satisfaction than compensation.
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He Lono Moku: The State of the Environment

Highlighting progress, celebrating change-makers, and identifying opportunities to protect Hawai‘i’s environment and the self-sufficiency of its people. Since 2016, The Hawaiʻi Environmental Funders Group has published He Lono Moku. The State of the Environment report for Hawai‘i. The report aims…
Health & Wellness

Advice on Coping with the COVID-19 Crisis

"Coping with COVID-19” is a collection of new articles and interviews from Hawaii Business Magazine updated every weekday and designed to help local businesses and nonprofits during these difficult times. Included are insights from the leaders of some of Hawai‘i’s most…
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Look Professional, Feel Empowered

Marlene Hertz, right, a volunteer personal shopper with the YWCA O‘ahu’s Dress for Success program, works with Marisa Alderman during a “suiting.” The program provides women with professional outfits from community donated clothing, says Kehaulani Coleman, director of economic advancement…

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CHANGE Event Series: Health & Wellness

Six local leaders in health care discuss coronavirus, health disparities, tomorrow’s doctors and nurses, and more at Hawaii Business Magazine CHANGE event. Read the event recap. var videoPlayer = new Vimeo.Player('vimeo-player1'); videoPlayer.on('play', function() );
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CHANGE: Health & Wellness 2020

Thursday, December 3, 2020, 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Take a good healthcare system and make it better. Hawaii ranks among the best states in the nation for health care, but persistent problems remain. Hear from our speakers about key…
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Success Story: Blue Pacific Window Cleaning

The 2020 forecast is clear and glassy for Blue Pacific Window Cleaning. Located on the North Shore of Oahu, the small-but-growing company specializes in window cleaning, power washing, and water spot restoration done by skilled professionals. Owner Austin Allgood is…
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Hawaiʻi Engineers’ Directory

National Engineers week was celebrated in Hawai‘i the week of February 16th, 2020. At the banquet on February 22nd, the Hawaii Council of Engineers (HCES) celebrated outstanding achievements and contributions to the profession and Hawai‘i. Epidermal Electronics The latest project…
Arts & Culture

The Center of Art, in the Center of the Pacific

Built in 1926, the Honolulu Museum of Art was among the first structures in Hawaiʻi—and art museums in the US—to blend its indoor and outdoor spaces into a seamless architectural layout, creating a harmonious relationship between the art, galleries, and museum…
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 ʻŌlelo Celebrates its 30th Anniversary

Mahalo for 30 years of your voices. It all started in 1989. After congress mandated the creation of public access programming for cable television, the non-profit ʻŌlelo Community Media became the public, education, and government (PEG) access provider for Oʻahu.…
Insurance

What To Look For In An Insurance Agency

The hardening insurance market is in full effect. Property premiums have increased as much as 50% in certain industries, while umbrella/excess liability and management liability policies are also experiencing sharp premium increases. Turning to an insurance agency with access to…
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Education & Career Advancement Guide

These institutions can expand your education and help develop new skills. This special section provides information about advanced degrees, special certifications, and mentorship programs to provide you with the opportunity to advance your career.   Dr.…

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CHANGE Event Series: Community & Economy

Cheryl Oncea, publisher of Hawaii Business Magazine, said it best at the magazine’s CHANGE event on Community & Economy on Thursday night: “Positive change does not happen without conversation and collaboration.” The event, held at the Honolulu Museum of Art, was…

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Behind the Scenes: 20 for the Next 20

Hawaii Business Magazine honors 20 people each year who we believe will have an important and positive impact on Hawai‘i over the next two decades. They have already proven themselves by their accomplishments, intelligence, charisma, leadership and passion, but we…
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Hawaiʻi’s People to Watch 2020

Hawaii Business Magazine honors 20 people each year who we believe will have an important and positive impact on Hawai‘i over the next two decades. They have already proven themselves by their accomplishments, intelligence, charisma, leadership and passion, but we…
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Safe Practices in the Office

This Month’s Expert: Beverly Ament, President, Island Insurance Q: How do I reduce injuries in our office? It is in companies’ best interests to ensure a comfortable and safe work environment for their office workers. That’s because safer offices not…
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Fresh Bread for Hawai‘i

After automated slicing and bagging, a worker at Love’s Bakery fills trays with loaves that will be loaded on delivery trucks. The daily baking of breads, buns and doughnuts is spread over two shifts – 6 p.m. to 3 a.m.…
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Spaces & Places 2020

Hawai‘i’s idyllic setting allows for meeting spaces at some of the most picturesque locations.    Depending on the type of event you're hosting, whether that be a gala, trade show, seminar, convention or company meeting, the array of spaces to…
Business Trends

Coworking is the New Normal in Hawaiʻi

Less than five years ago coworking was considered to be a “movement” and possibly a trend that many believed would fade away. Fast forward to 2020 and coworking is it’s own industry that has disrupted the framework of office real-estate…
Health & Wellness

Listen to Your Heart

February is American Heart Month. In Hawaii, the Department of Health (DOH) reports that cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death and is responsible for nearly 4,000 deaths per year. One of the biggest contributors to cardiovascular disease is stress. Sarah…
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The Transformative Power of Creativity

When Honolulu Museum of Art founder Anna Rice Cooke first opened the doors to the museum in 1927, she made clear one of its most important roles in the community: to ensure that children from all ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds…
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Timeless Technique

Allen Wall, left, and Arian Yee squeegee ink through a silk screen to apply a Sig Zane design called Ho‘olauki. It took two stages and about one hour to print one 30-yard piece of fabric, says Chris Yokogawa, the second-generation…
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Construction Industry Outlook 2020

Experts reveal the top challenges of today's construction industry — and what's to come this year. The New Year has wrapped a decade filled with highs and lows—decreasing government contracts, new affordable housing projects, technological advances, and the end of…
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BizEats: For Your Next Business Meet & Greet

Moonlit Event Spaces By now, Honolulu’s food-enthusiasts are familiar, and well-fed, with the global flavors available to them on Hotel Street, the foodie hub of Chinatown. What many still don’t know, however, is that the bars and restaurants within HOC…
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Bringing Life to Art, and Art to Lives

For over 90 years, the Honolulu Museum of Art has served as a very special gathering place for our community to celebrate the amazing things that can happen when art, history, culture and education all converge in one place. As…
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Ban bad breath

Ever feel like you have bad breath? If you’re worried about your breath, it’s hard to be confident about what you’re saying. HMSA Dental can help.   Dry mouth Dry mouth is the leading cause of bad breath. Dehydration and…
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Japanese Companies Seek Hawaii Investments

With record-high cash reserves and a long-term stagnant domestic economy, Japanese businesses have been expanding oversees for continued growth opportunities. Bloomberg News reported that Japanese corporations invested more than $500 Billion in the United States last year alone and project…
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West Oʻahu Magazine 2020

Aloha Mai Kākou The University of Hawai‘i – West O‘ahu is an anchor institution that supports the health and well-being of our communities in partnership with an ever-expanding network of community and business partners as well as state and local…
Success Stories

Celebrating 25 Years:
House of Finance, Inc.

House of Finance, Inc. House of Finance, Inc. offers an experience that stands apart from the traditional—and often stressful—home buying and mortgage process. At the company’s headquarters, family photos adorn the walls and desk tops, pot luck lunches are accompanied…
Innovation

5 Ways to Boost Local Innovation

Authors say Hawai‘i can help build a vibrant and diverse economy in the 21st century with a coordinated effort by business and government. Visitor numbers keep setting records year after year, but core questions about tourism and the Hawai‘i economy…
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Corporate Anniversaries 2020

What does it take to succeed in Hawai‘i?  Here are stories from local companies that are celebrating important milestones. Each has its own unique recipe for achievement and accomplishment.    House of Finance, Inc. House of Finance, Inc. offers an…
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Want A Healthier, Happier Pregnancy?

Congratulations, you’re expecting! Pregnancy brings countless changes, including a few to your gums and teeth. With HMSA Dental, expecting moms get enhanced dental benefits, so be sure to talk to your dentist about health risks during pregnancy.   Safe dental…
BizX: Advice from Experts

Picking a Franchise

Sean Uezu helps you decide whether to buy a franchise and which one to choose. THIS MONTH'S EXPERT: Sean Uezu is president of the Popeyes Hawaii franchise and owner of Papa Murphy’s and T-Mobile franchises in Hawai‘i.   Should I…

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