Author: Joelle Cabasa

Shaped By Motherhood, Groomed for the Workplace

How raising children strengthened their resilience and redefined the way these women show up in their careers. Profiles of two women in Hawaiʻi who found that parenting and family life were the superpower skills on their resumes

EXCLUSIVE: Chris Dods Tapped as President of Webco Hawaii

Chris Dods, former Chief Operating Officer of First Hawaiian Bank, has been tapped as President of Webco Hawaii, marking a significant milestone in the company’s generational transition and long-term modernization strategy. Chris brings nearly two decades of senior leadership experience…

Lawyers for Ex-Hawai‘i Resident Sae Joon Park Seek NY Pardon

The attorney for Purple Heart veteran Sae Joon Park has asked New York  State Governor Kathy Hochul to pardon the former Hawaiʻi resident for decades-old drug and bail jumping convictions that caused Park to lose his legal U.S. residency status.  Park, who was featured in Hawaii Business Magazine (From Purple Heart To…

Horses Do the Healing

By offering specialized riding programs for individuals with physical, developmental and learning challenges, Therapeutic Horsemanship of Hawaii helps riders build strength, improve coordination and feel empowered.

Creating Healthier Communities Together

Hawai‘i Pacific Health (HPH) recognizes that affordability is a growing challenge nationwide and is especially severe in Hawai‘i. Our state’s geographic isolation and some of the highest costs of living in the country have created overwhelming financial pressures on families.…

Four Paths to Consider Before Exiting A Business

Hawaiʻi is known for, and is rightly proud of, its entrepreneurial spirit. But like so many other parts of the country, Hawaiʻi is facing economic headwinds that could cause significant change. These include rising insurance costs, affordable housing, a shortage…

Matson in Motion, "Ship-to-Shelf" in Photos and Text

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.

Gratitude in a Time of $100 Million in Federal Cuts

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.

Hawai‘i's Most Charitable Companies 2025

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.