Beyond Branded Pens
How one financial advisor has turned client gifts into community impact
Author: Joelle Cabasa
Think You Can Spot a Scam? So Did Thousands of Hawai‘i Residents Who Lost Money Last Year.
Local people lost $61.6 million in 2024 to fraud, from romance and cryptocurrency scams to fake concert tickets and gig work. Our writer was one of them.
The gift of financial advice
Have you received the gift of financial advice? In celebration of Mother’s Day, some of HawaiiUSA’s financial coaches share favorite money wisdom from women in their lives.
New Opportunities for Financial Providers to Grow Engagement and Deposits
Turning data into action is hard. Fueled by several trends, we have a huge opportunity to more effectively use data to grow engagement and deposits.
Hawaii Business Magazine Welcomes Home New Editor With 28 Years in Business Reporting
Hawai‘i-Rooted Jennifer Ablan to Take the Helm Following Steve Petranik’s Retirement
An Old Family Recipe Remains a Classic at This Līhu‘e Restaurant
Tip Top Motel, Cafe & Bakery’s bestselling oxtail soup uses Chinese and mustard cabbage, long rice, bamboo shoots, green onion and plenty of meat.
From Sky to Shore: How Aloha Air Cargo Powers the Hawaiian Islands
Aloha Air Cargo plays a vital role in connecting our communities and supporting local businesses across the Hawaiian Islands every day.
Affordable, Quick-Build Housing Helps Homeless and Displaced Residents
“It’s very black and white. You build homes, you reduce the homeless population,” says HomeAid Hawai‘i’s executive director, Kimo Carvalho.
For Kids, This Kaka‘ako Institution Is 45,000 Square Feet of Fun
The Hawaii Children’s Discovery Center lets kids learn while playing.
When Not Practicing Law, She Takes Viewers on Diving Adventures Around the World
Deputy Public Defender Merlinda Garma has hosted the TV show “Hawaii Skin Diver” since its debut in 2004.
3 Reasons to Use a Recruiter in Your Career Search
Using a recruiter for your next career move can be a game-changer.
New in the Office? I Was, and Here’s What I Learned
Advice from a workplace newcomer and HR experts on how to cope, network, manage your side gig and prioritize mental health.
Big Love for Lahaina
A new Maui nonprofit, Kaibigan Ng Lahaina, is increasing access to recovery services for Lahaina's Filipino community members.
Despite Your Anxiety, Don’t Tune Out the News
Here are seven ways to stay informed while keeping your stress level under control.
Shidler’s TIM Gala Raises Over $318K, Honors Legacy Leaders in Hawaiʻi Tourism
Celebrate a Legacy in Tourism recognizes standout leaders and organizations shaping Hawaiʻi’s visitor industry.
How to Fix a Core Problem: Helping Hawai‘i Workers Train for Good Jobs
A growing coalition of private companies, nonprofits and government agencies is working to develop and hire local talent for lucrative careers.
A New Program Offers Advanced Leadership Training for Rising Executives
Hawai‘i Leadership Academy is a short, intense program that prepares vice presidents, directors, senior managers and department heads for even bigger roles.
This Houseless Village in Wai‘anae Keeps Twinkle’s Vision Alive
Before she died, Twinkle Borge selected leaders for Pu‘uhonua o Wai‘anae. They’re holding the harbor community together as a permanent village is built.
How Hawai‘i Women Can Overcome Obstacles and Build Thriving Businesses
A Bluesky executive keynotes a major event for women entrepreneurs on May 2 that helps them finance, launch and grow their businesses.
BOSS Survey and 808 Poll Methodology for Spring 2025
For the BOSS Survey of business owners and executives, 357 random interviews statewide were conducted by Anthology Research from Sept. 11, 2024, to Oct. 29, 2024. This survey used both online and telephone interviews. A sample of this size has…
Medicaid: Hawaiʻi’s Much-Needed Lifeline to Healthcare
AlohaCare Champions Health Equity to Improve Quality of Life Throughout the Islands
Financial airbags: How emergency savings cushion life's shocks
Emergency savings act like airbags, softening the impact of financial shocks. Without them, the consequences can be much more severe and potentially cause irreparable damage.
NAIOP Hawaii’s Kukulu Hale Awards spotlight Hawaii’s CRE Industry, May 2nd
Hawaii’s premier association for the commercial real estate industry honors those who have contributed to the state’s economic growth and community enrichment.
Hawaiʻi’s Top Employers Profiles 2025
Employee responses in the 2025 Best Places to Work Survey show what matters most in the workplace.
Hawai‘i’s Best Places to Work 2025
90 Companies and Nonprofits Where Employees Thrive.
This Honolulu Store Specializes in the Warm, Retro Look of Film Photography
Rainbow Photo Video caters to amateurs and pros who love the traditional film-processing method.
20 for the Next 20: Aaron Vallely, Hawaii State Federal Credit Union
The executive VP of retail experience and operations has “revolutionized” banking by introducing customer-friendly technology.
“Internet for All”: Inside the Rapid Expansion of Hawai‘i’s Broadband Infrastructure
Thanks to $400 million in federal money and public-private partnerships, Connect Kākou is opening access to telehealth, remote work and online learning.
20 for the Next 20: Justin Tyndall, UH Mānoa and UHERO
This associate professor of economics is a data guru who’s busting myths and pinpointing the real culprits driving Hawai‘i’s housing costs.
Here’s What Hawai‘i Business Leaders Say about Their Companies, Life, Communities and Local Politicians
Among BOSS survey findings, leaders report upticks in optimism but rate the overall state of local businesses less favorably than the general public does.
20 for the Next 20: Kimberly Unemori Thayer, SR Partners
The consultancy’s newest partner brings experience in project management and community organizing, and “a profound love of Maui.”
The Governor’s Choice: Hawai‘i’s Undemocratic Cycle of Influence and Power
The governor’s power to fill vacant seats in the state Legislature has been used at least 82 times. Some appointees then launched big political careers.
20 for the Next 20: Liane Sugimoto, Prince Resorts Hawaii
The CFO and chief administrative officer uses her expertise in accounting and operations to “take care of employees in innovative ways.”
Is It Venus or a Satellite? A Local Astronomer Helps People Read the Night Sky.
Nick Bradley’s stargazing events expose kids and adults to the “wonders of the universe.”
I Donated a Kidney to a Stranger. You Might Consider It Too.
The National Kidney Foundation says about 90,000 people in the U.S. need a kidney, and 12 people die every day while waiting for one.
20 for the Next 20: Ka‘iulani Sodaro, Howard Hughes – Ward Village
This senior VP of planning and development is helping to transform 60 acres of prime real estate in Kaka‘ako, including 1,200 below-market condos.
20 for the Next 20: Kyle Shelly, American Savings Bank
A “visionary who sees beyond the numbers,” this senior VP and director of corporate banking helped launch a community development entity.
They Scour the Ocean to Recover MIA Service Members from World War II
The nonprofit Project Recover and divers with Honolulu-based Legion Undersea Services help bring closure for families.
20 for the Next 20: Eddie Quan, Bank of Hawai‘i
The senior VP and director of institutional services in the Wealth Management Division views “service leadership as part of my DNA.”
20 for the Next 20: Emalia Pietsch, Colliers International
This senior VP specializes in resort retail and urban markets, with a talent for matching landlords and tenants for the long term.
20 for the Next 20: Jon Pennington, Mid-Pacific Institute
This educational technologist and AI enthusiast says the technology is especially helpful for struggling students and English language learners.
Best Places to Work: Cultivating Environments Where Employees Flourish
At Tradewind Group, we believe success is built on a strong sense of kuleana and aloha for our community.
Hawaii Entrepreneur Awards 2025
25 years of honoring outstanding local startups and innovation.
20 for the Next 20: John R. Love, Cades Schutte
As head of the firm’s finance, real estate and corporate department, Love brings vast knowledge of every aspect of real estate, “from the dirt on up.”
Good Independent Journalism Matters More Than Ever
My parents escaped dictators, communism and fascism for a better life. They knew that democracy was intertwined with fact-based media.
20 for the Next 20: Amanda Leonard, Missing Child Center – Hawai‘i
The agency’s coordinator draws on a background in family law and her own childhood experiences to help kids and teens in distress.
20 for the Next 20: Ryan Kanaka‘ole, Department of Land and Natural Resources
The deputy director brings legal and listening skills to the job of overseeing military contracts and long-term plans for Lahaina.
Tax refund spending without buyer’s remorse
If you’re expecting a work bonus or tax refund, there’s no shortage of ways to spend it. Here are four tips that don’t come with regret attached.
20 for the Next 20: Shawn Kana‘iaupuni, Partners in Development Foundation
The nonprofit’s president and CEO leads unique educational initiatives, including a mobile preschool and assistance for homeless families.
Next Stops for Honolulu Rail: Airport to Middle Street in 2025
Ridership and operating hours are expected to increase significantly when this second segment opens.
This Maui Nonprofit Has Offered “Help and Hope” for 60 Years
Maui Economic Opportunity assists all ages with food, rent, transportation, preschool, employment and more.
