On November 8, at Magic Island, a sea of Promise Flowers and thousands of walkers underscored Oahu’s standing as a national leader in corporate support for Alzheimer’s care and research.
Whether a side hustle or full-time pursuit, these ventures are vital in coping with Hawai‘i’s steep cost of living.
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Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem testified this week that she would review the case of Purple Heart Veteran Sae Joon Park who was forced to self-deport from Hawai‘i to South Korea in June.
Hawaii Business Magazine takes you down on the docks when the Matsonia container ship arrives at the company's Honolulu port. A precision-timed symphony of giant machinery and semi-trailer trucks work in concert with crane operators to unload hundreds of huge containers, packed with goods headed to stores near you.
After 15 years at Bank of Hawaiʻi, Mike Miyahira launched Business Strategies to help family-owned companies tackle their toughest challenges, from succession planning to deciding who gets ownership stakes.
Make room for leftovers and honest money talks this holiday season
We know you are passionately committed to Hawaii, and so are we.
Teranishi helped steer American Savings Bank through the COVID-19 crisis and its landmark 2024 transition from Hawaiian Electric Industries to an independent, investor-owned bank.
The Catalyst Fund is the heartbeat of the Hawai‘i Community Foundation. It powers everything we do and allows us to move at the speed of our community’s needs. These flexible dollars let us address our state’s greatest challenges in the…
A night at ‘Alohilani Resort honoring design excellence, community, and Hawai‘i projects that transform how people live, work, and connect.
Hawaii Business Magazineʻs CEO of the Year: From pandemic resilience to independence, Teranishi played a central role in shaping American Savings Bank’s most transformative era.
Even those educators excited about the benefits of using AI in the classroom understand the challenges and obstacles. Here’s how they plan to deal with them.
They recognize AI’s challenges and long-term unknowns, but they also believe that with proper guardrails, AI is already enhancing education, and students are benefiting. These early adopters are riding the wave, not trying to hold it back, and here’s how they’re doing it.
The mission of Child & Family Service is to offer a wide range of family services and to support everyone from keiki to kūpuna
Through internships, mentorships, and youth development programs, Kaiser Permanente is working with community partners to. build a stronger health care workforce in Hawai‘i.
Gen Z is flocking to trade careers in Hawai‘i, earning six-figure salaries while avoiding student debt. With only 43% of four-year college graduates finding jobs requiring degrees, the state's young workers are taking a more practical path to financial success.
Masked I.C.E. agents are appearing more often in Hawaiʻi and across the country, raising concerns about due process and accountability. Reports show laborers, employees and legal residents being detained without clear identification or warrants. The trend is prompting broader questions about transparency and constitutional rights.
We’re now accepting nominations for our 2026 SmallBiz Editor’s Choice Awards
More than 300 students and donors gathered at the annual luncheon to celebrate scholarship support that’s shaping Hawaiʻi’s business leaders.
The author of Radical Candor, a best-selling book on management, says, “Kindness is an asset. It’s the one thing we can do for each other that AI will never be able to do: have a real human relationship.”
In Hawaiʻi, where the cost of living far outpaces the national average, many residents are finding creative ways to make ends meet.
Name: Nick Clemons Job: Chief of Interpretation, Education and Volunteers, and Public Information Officer at Haleakalā National Park Haleakalā National Park's world-famous views, hikes and 25,000 acres of wilderness draw as many as a million visitors a year, and the…
Thanksgiving is a season of gratitude, but in Hawaiʻi, it has also become a season of resilience. This year, that message feels especially sharp. Our state is facing more than $100 million in federal cuts – a blow that lands hardest on those who need help the most.
Hear what our experts on the following pages have to offer in regard to your financial plans.
Celebrating those who make Hawai‘i a better place. Meet the 2024 AFP Aloha Chapter Honorees.
Hear from our local healthcare leaders on key issues affecting our state in the coming year.
Taking care of the fishing waters between Kaupo and Ke‘anae is a community affair.
HawaiiUSA Federal Credit Union is guided by the belief that financial wellness is the foundation for resilient communities and brighter futures.
First Hawaiian Bank's employee giving culture stands out with 98% participation. In 2024, employees contributed $874,000 of their own money, the highest among Hawai‘i companies, while volunteering 11,211 hours. Even retirees continue to give back.
In 1938, a nurse named Margaret Catton proposed the creation of a nonprofit community-based organization to help pay for medical care. That organization became the Hawaii Medical Service Association or HMSA, which is now Hawaii’s most experienced health plan. Today,…
Hawai‘i companies and nonprofits shattered giving records this year, donating over $349 million to state charities, nearly $50 million more than last year, while employees volunteered 90,000+ hours to support communities still recovering from the Maui wildfires and other critical needs.
Encourage intentional giving and use employer programs to make every dollar go further
Buying a home in Hawaii is an investment. It involves a lot of time, research, and finances.
Running a business requires a lot from entrepreneurs, and first on the list just might be a passionate commitment to Hawaii—because everything we do is for this place and its people.
Meet the people shaping Hawai‘i’s future. Hawai‘i Leadership Forum is committed to engaging and inspiring leaders to drive impact and catalyze positive change.
At the intersection of innovation and aloha, Hawaii Dental Service (HDS) provides customer service that’s truly rooted in Hawai‘i.
Made in Hawaii, for Hawaii: HMSA’s commitment to community health. See how HMSA invests in the health and well-being of Hawaii.
Hawai‘i Gas plays a vital role in fueling our communities and supporting daily life across the islands, committed to delivering reliable energy while actively addressing the challenges of a changing world.
You're going to fail. The question is: will you show up the next day? Hawaii's top women leaders delivered unfiltered wisdom on resilience and success at the state's largest business conference.
The Chamber of Commerce Hawaii’s Young Professionals Program brought together experts and leaders to influence public policy and inspire grassroots action.
As Parting Shot leaves print, the beloved photo feature finds new life on our digital platforms.
Hawai‘i companies and nonprofits reported revenue gains in 2024 – a stable year before tariffs and federal funding cuts created a more volatile economic situation
Health starts where we live, learn, work and play. At Hawai‘i Pacific Health (HPH), this means addressing community needs beyond traditional hospital walls.
To meet its goal as a vibrant community for longevity and healthy aging, One Kalākaua Senior Living has lush grounds, engaging social opportunities and a mission that aligns with Blue Zone values – places in the world where people regularly live healthy lives into their 100s.
Sherry Menor, CCE, President & CEO as the “Voice of Business” in Hawaii, the Chamber of Commerce Hawaii is a statewide, non-profit organization whose mission is to serve as the advocate for business in Hawaii.
Their jobs are difficult, stressful and sometimes dangerous but Hawai‘i depends on these women to step up when lives are on the line. We tell their stories and honor their courage, resilience and compassion.
Many Hawaiʻi workplaces are rigid, unwelcoming or downright awful for women and caregivers. Four companies show a better way.
Gregg Kishaba discusses HCF's approach to making health care accessible across Hawaiʻi through strategic grant programs and community partnerships.
UH President Wendy Hensel is reimagining higher education for the AI era, blending technical skills with human-centered learning while leading with authenticity in a male-dominated field.
90 Companies and Nonprofits Where Employees Thrive.
Inside the rise, fall and transformation of an oligarchy that wielded power from the overthrow of the Hawaiian monarchy in 1893 to the 1950s.
