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…
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…
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…
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…
Throughout our rich 160 year history, we believe that healthy and vibrant communities benefit us all and that by working together we can build a better Hawaii. It is by starting the conversation with one another that we can start…
‘A‘ohe hana nui ke alu ‘ia. No task is too big when done together by all. This Hawaiian proverb echoes the idea embraced by Kamehameha Schools (KS) that when businesses and educational institutions collaborate, their collective impact is far greater…
Cades Schutte’s association with Merging Visions 2019 confirms that even Hawaii’s largest law firm must look past today to be ready for tomorrow. Supported by more than 97 years of dedicated legal service, Cades Schutte is Hawaii’s largest full-service law…
Kamehameha Schools strives to provide the very best for Hawai’i’s people. This includes a future where we can spend less time on the road and more time with family; neighborhoods where people work near where they live and have access…
Too many of Hawaiʻi's working people endure long commutes to jobs. This leaves less time to enjoy family and friends and reduces opportunities to get outside and connect with each other. Kamehameha Schools and Stanford Carr Development believe the successful…
Kamehameha Schools and Stanford Carr Development are partners in creating communities. Their shared vision is all about vibrant, well-designed, convenient, lively neighborhoods that offer lots of places to gather, explore, and enjoy life. Concerts and art events, corner grocery stores,…
Featuring footage from Down To Earth. This video is part of a series to highlight Beyond Our Kakaʻako in the September 2019 issue of Hawaii Business Magazine. var videoPlayer = new Vimeo.Player('vimeo-player1'); videoPlayer.on('play', function() );
Volunteers with the Honolulu Fukushima Bon Dance Club assembled the red and white yagura for the annual Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin Bon Dance that happened in June. Musicians set up in the top of the yagura as is the tradition,…
Dining and Shopping is Your New Backyard Residents of Sky Ala Moana will experience a boutique collection of onsite dining and retail conveniently located within Sky Ala Moana’s serene atmosphere. Replenish with a fresh juice after your morning workout in…
Hawai‘i based product accelerator Mana Up’s fourth cohort contains a diverse mix of companies. From designer eyewear to body odor combatting pills, the cohort offers authentic Hawai‘i goods and is focused on developing the businesses for expansion. The ten companies are…
A creative energy lives at 677 Ala Moana. With beautiful unobstructed mountain and ocean views on the upper floors, and recent state-of-the-art renovations, the office building is ideal for new tenants with opportunistic and innovative mindsets. The view from the…
The State of Hawaiʻi is a premier location for captive insurance, not only nationally, but globally. Honored as the 2018 “Domicile of the Year” by Captive Review magazine, Hawaiʻi outshined other domiciles across the U.S., Bermuda and the Cayman Islands.…
Starting up a new dental practice can be risky due to the high level of competition and large start-up costs. Alternatively, acquiring an existing practice has many advantages including goodwill in years of service to the community, inheriting an established…
Major Changes in the Top 250 The rising price of oil and a big land sale significantly revised this year’s ranking Oil is the reason for the biggest changes this year in the Top 250. The annual ranking of Hawai‘i’s…
“Pay yourself first” – this may be the best thing you can do to build financial wealth. Navigating the right path toward this best practice and others is critically important to protecting and growing your assets. These experts will help…
Bacon Universal Co., Inc. Bacon Universal Company is honored to be recognized as one of Hawaii’s Top 250 Businesses. While Construction industry has seen significant gains over the last several years, our success would not be possible without our dedicated…
The unfortunate fact is that 50 percent of all small start-ups will fail within five years. This means lost capital, lost jobs and tax base, and the lost dreams of Hawaii’s entrepreneurs. “We know how difficult it can be to…
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Thursday, January 1, 1970, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm By Noelle Fujii-Oride Tomorrow’s business leaders need to do more than set examples in their workplaces. They also have a responsibility to help Hawaiʻi tackle its biggest challenges. “We look at…
Ideas That Transform EDITORIAL MISSION: Hawai‘i’s public school system plays an integral role in the Islands as the largest education provider for students who go on to become our community leaders, educators, problem solvers, care providers, policy makers and so…
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Hawaii Business Magazine's Publisher Cheryl Oncea and President of First Hawaiian Bank Darlene Blakeney join Steve Uehara on Hawaii News Now Sunrise to cover some of what will be featured in the 6th Annual Leadership Conference on July 25 at…
Jean Melnikoff, VP of human resources at Kaiser Permanente Hawaii, offers these ways to keep your workforce healthy and productive PART 1: WHY The familiar statement, “Our people are our greatest asset,” is especially true today because finding new…
Digging into Data University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, Outreach College Data Analytics Workshop Series Mondays, 9/16, 9/30, 10/14, 10/28, 11/18 at the UH Mānoa Campus Learn more: outreach.hawaii.edu/diggingintodata Organizations are increasingly relying on data to drive complex business decisions. These…
This Month’s Expert: Rusty Komori, leadership consultant, motivational speaker, tennis pro and author of “Beyond The Lines” Q: How do I get a higher level of commitment and greater performance from my team members? A: Many CEOs who have read…
A True Oasis in the Sky Residents of Sky Ala Moana will benefit from the unparalleled 53,900 square foot wellness-oriented eighth-floor Sky Terrace. The Sky deck, one of the largest of its kind in Honolulu, will feature lush open landscapes,…
Time: Tuesday, July 3, 2018, 10:23 a.m. Location: Magic Island, Honolulu Photographer: Jeff Hawe Travis…
Hawai‘i is often ranked as the healthiest state in the country, but we still have challenges. In this section, we hear from professionals about important health care issues and opportunities. Q&A with Michael B. Stollar President and Chief Executive Officer,…
Fostering vibrant, healthy, and engaged lives for ourselves and our families leads to stronger communities. Read more about how to create a culture of wellness for Hawai‘i’s kūpuna. Soderholm bus & mobility offers an array of vehicles and conversions…
Change will happen when all citizens are involved, including leaders and employees from government, businesses and nonprofits This report is one of six reports on CHANGE because Hawai‘i must change its path. CHANGE stands for six interconnected major issues identified…
“An hour of downtime costs $8,000 for a small company, $74,000 for a medium company and $700,000 for a large enterprise,” according to Datto. What makes data losses so expensive? It’s the years, or even decades, of data that are…
Thursday, July 25, 2019 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Hilton Hawaiian Village – Coral Ballrooms ABOUT THE CONFERENCE Join Hawaii Business magazine for the 6th Annual Leadership Conference, Hawaii's largest professional development conference. Develop valuable new relationships, build influence…
A career in dentistry can be extremely rewarding with many opportunities. Whether you’re in pre-dentistry, dental school, residency or a practicing associate, building a strong foundation early best leverages the resources available to help make your dreams a reality. Here…
“In many ways, Goodwill has changed my life,” says Stefani Bindes, 42, a convicted former drug addict. “They knew my background – all the struggles and challenges I’ve gone through – and they were willing to take a chance on…
The Art of Reframing Thursday July 25, 2019, 8:30- a.m. – 4:00 p.m. University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, Information Technology Center Reframing is a powerful communication tool that can help move people from entrenched positions to the positive outcome they…
Touch the Sky Located in the heart of the Ala Moana/Kapiolani corridor, the Residences at Sky Ala Moana is projected to be completed by 2022 and will soar 400 feet into Honolulu’s vibrant and dynamic skyline. Towering forty-three stories, Sky…
AN EXCLUSIVE RANKING OF THE BEST PERFORMING REAL ESTATE AGENTS ━━ Hawaii Business Magazine spends a lot of time and effort measuring the performance of businesses and nonprofits in the Islands. That’s why every year we publish a series of…
When it is time to buy or sell a Neighbor Island home, it makes sense to go with one of the best. The following section profiles outstanding Realtors who made this year’s Top 100 in Real Estate. Yvonne Summerfield…
Hawaii Business Magazine identified the leading real estate companies on O‘ahu in its June 2018 issue. This year, the magazine invited those companies to submit what they consider their top performers. This section profiles those Top Performers – the people…
Much goes into being a successful real estate agent: deep market knowledge, exemplary customer service and sheer hard work. The job also comes with a big responsibility because buying a home is almost always the largest purchase a person will…
If your company has cash reserves and a clear plan for the future, purchasing commercial real estate for your operation could be beneficial.
At a mere 2.8%, Hawaii remains the nation’s leader of the lowest unemployment rate as of March 2019, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The lack of a reliable candidate pool is motivating business owners to use staffing agencies…
The path toward sustainability starts with each of us. OUR MESSAGE IN GREEN HAWAII SIMPLE: The path toward sustainability starts with each of us. A business, nonprofit organization, family and individual can each do their part to promote a greener…
Recognizing excellence in Hawaiʻi's commercial real estate industry Welcome to NAIOP Hawaii’s 22nd Annual Kukulu Hale Awards NAIOP Hawaii has served as the state’s foremost association of development industry leaders and decision-makers since 1988. Our annual Kukulu Hale Awards program…
A Kamehameha Butterfly is released at Kawainui Marsh in Kailua. The Kamehameha is endemic to Hawaii and the official state insect. This species numbers have been declining and a study by UH graduate student Colby Maeda suggests that habitat destruction…
Q: After bingeing on that TV show, “Tidying Up With Marie Kondo,” my husband and I got our home a lot more organized. I still have a mental block, though, when it comes to my desk. The word mayhem may…
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