Tattoos in the Workplace Are an Evolving Issue in Hawai‘i
We talked with lawyers, companies, a tattoo artist and other people about what can be prohibited and what should be allowed.
Author: Lana Teramae
My Job: A Life in Music
Kira Santos of the band Close the Distance says being a professional musician requires a tough skin "because you're going to get knocked down 100 times in this industry."
Local Architects Talk About Repurposing Existing Buildings in Post-Pandemic Hawai‘i
In some cases, it will make more sense to repurpose underused buildings than to tear them down and start from scratch. Recent examples include the office-to-residential conversion of 1132 Bishop Street and the transformation of the former Macy’s in Kailua into Lau Hala Shops.
Meadow Gold’s Strategy: Double Down on Local
The company’s new owner plans to expand its dairy products and juices while adding a line of soy milk and other plant-based beverages – all with local ingredients.
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Roy Sakuma Ukulele Studios Shares the Joy of Music with All Ages and Abilities
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Jams World Features Colorful Textiles Turned into Unique Clothing
2025 SmallBiz Editor’s Choice Award Hall of Fame: Pua and Heather Rochlen run the family business started in 1964, with six stores across three islands.
