Part II of a three-part series of timely workplace advice articles from the Hawaii Employers Council Many offices have been working remotely since mid-March, giving supervisors and employees time to develop routines, adjust expectations and communicate feedback to improve their…
SmallBiz Week features profiles of local companies and business leaders who won Hawaiʻi awards this year from the Small Business Administration, plus four new members of the Hawaiʻi Small Business Hall of Fame.
Profiles of nine great local companies that you should know about.
The bank’s Aloha For Hawaii program supports local restaurants and nine local nonprofits, including Blood Bank of Hawaii, Child & Family Service and food banks statewide First Hawaiian Bank has now made it easy to support local restaurants and local…
We are continuing to publish stories researched and written before the COVID-19 crisis, such as this one. Thinking of buying a business? Zach DiIonno and Seth Buckley of Candela Law Group suggest five factors to consider. 1. Assets or…
HONOLULU Magazine and Hawaii Business Magazine teamed up to find which businesses and nonprofits are hiring – including those in healthcare, the food industry, security and hardware The COVID-19 crisis has erased about 1 of every 4 jobs in Hawai‘i,…
By Sarah Kalicki-Nakamura and Cindy Sakai, TH!NK Is your organization underperforming due to unproductive conflict? If you said yes, you are not alone. Entrepreneur.com reports that the cost of unproductive conflict equals $359 billion in the United States. Productive conflict…
This year Hawaii Business and our presenting sponsor UHA Health Insurance won’t be able to hold an actual event with the 75 companies who made the 2020 Best Places to Work list, but the dedication and commitment you have shown…
Companies are constantly innovating in the modern world. Ironically, though, the guiding principles that make a Best Place to Work are timeless.
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.
Submitted by Marie Turner When I saw the cover to the February issue, I laughed out loud. (Should Tourists Be Asked to Sign a Pledge?) Are you kidding? I don’t know what fantasy island you are living on but it’s…
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…
"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…
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…
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() );
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…
Thursday, December 3, 2020, 4:15 pm - 6:45 pm By: Noelle Fujii-Oride Six local leaders in health care discuss coronavirus, health disparities, tomorrow’s doctors and nurses, and more at Hawaii Business Magazine CHANGE event “Whenever you look at an emergency,…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
Y. Hata & Co., Ltd. Corporate Executive Chef, Matthew Small, steps into the ChefZone test kitchen to cook up some delicious Crispy Thai Calamari with a Chili Lime Dipping Sauce and reveals his secret ingredient that makes the delicious difference.…
Profiles of the 25 winners and finalists of the 2020 Hawaii Venture Capital Association's Awards.
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.…
Employee retention is an increasing concern for employers faced with a competitive labor market. Record low unemployment means everyone is struggling to hire. Yet more than three-fourths of all employees who voluntarily leave their position could have been retained, according…
Since the launch of ScoopUSA we have seen a steady increase in Japanese investors wanting to invest in Hawaii. From visa opportunities to potential business mergers, the motives for these investors cover a wide range. Japan’s current economic woes are…
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…
Thursday, January 1, 1970, 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm Half of Hawaiʻi’s population is barely getting by. About 11% fall below the federal poverty level and another 37% are members of working families that barely make enough money to cover…
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…
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…
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…
Half of Hawaiʻi barely gets by. Our panel discussed what is being done to help low-income working families.
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.…
How two brothers are going beyond food service expectations For years, The Alley Restaurant at Aiea Bowl has provided Hawaii with a unique combination of delicious food in a fun-filled atmosphere locals have come to know and love. When brothers…
Join us for the 20th anniversary of this much-anticipated annual event! This event is a benefit for the Shidler College of Business Alumni Association. The wine tasting will feature hundreds of wines from around the world, and a craft beer…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
The job of an employer today isn’t as simple as it once was. As we get into 2020, look for these signs to see if it’s the right time to shake up your HR and get outside support. Your business…
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…
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…
Chaminade University of Honolulu has a message for new MBA students: We want to help you change the world. To do that, the University has launched an innovative scholarship program aimed at helping new graduate students further their education in…
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…
Y. Hata & Co., Ltd. has a long history of supporting education in Hawai‘i, and an even longer history of delivering high quality food products and restaurant supplies to Hawai‘i businesses. The company began as a mom-and-pop operation in Hilo…
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…
Many eat cockroaches and ants, while others dine on spiders and centipedes. Though you may see your home as yours, geckos see it otherwise. They are often highly territorial and usually claim a part of your house as their own.
Hawaii Business Magazine’s annual survey of Hawai‘i's Best Places to Work shows top companies deliver great benefits and best practices to keep workers engaged, happy and productive. But some employees still say they can’t afford to live here.
