Now “Made in Maui”
Clothing designer and maker Luis Diaz left L.A. and set up his factory on Maui, offering local designers an alternative to manufacturing at an offshore company Luis Diaz fell in love with Hawaii and moved to Maui. His plan was…
Author: Katherine Kamaemae Smith
Hawaii Flavors for a Classic Treat
An international couple with an eclectic background is giving a French confection a local twist. Besides a patisserie diploma from Le Cordon Bleu London, confectioner Lin ter Horst has an MBA from Columbia University and a background in banking. Her…
HB20: Elaine Gascon, Atlas Insurance Agency
A first-generation college graduate who broke into a male-dominated field, Elaine Gascon now oversees condo policies topping $200 million in replacement value.
Hawai‘i’s Economic Outlook 2026
Construction is expected to be strong, driven in part by large infrastructure projects, but tourism is slipping and the safety net fraying.
