Ransomware, email compromises and phishing scams are hurting businesses across the Islands. Learn about the most recent attacks and get local cybersecurity experts’ advice to avoid becoming the next victim.
Hawaii's only print-to-frame manufacturer is celebrating 40 years with new services, B2B programs, and anniversary offers worth knowing about.
Hawaii’s voted #1 flooring store brings big-brand selection, local know-how, and free in-home estimates to every Oʻahu homeowner.
At tables across O‘ahu and around the state, women are quietly building something more than mahjong hands — they’re building networks, businesses and above all, camaraderie.
This year’s award for best regional business magazine comes after we won the same prize for our work published in 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2024
Join educators, business leaders, and community members July 21–22 at Mid-Pacific Institute to explore AI in business, community and education.
Local Health System Receives Prestigious Workplace Engagement Award
The Queen's Health Systems prioritizes the recruitment and development of newly licensed nurses, supporting their professional growth and ensuring a robust nursing staff across its six hospitals and 150 health care centers and labs in Hawaiʻi and the Pacific. "Supporting…
More than $122,000 in awards recognized outstanding Shidler students and strengthened ties with Hawaiʻi’s business community.
Hawaii Dental Service (HDS) is the leading not-for-profit dental benefits provider in Hawaiʻi, serving the state for over 60 years. HDS partners with over 95% of Hawaiʻi's licensed, practicing dentists and serves more than one million residents in Hawaiʻi, Guam…
In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Hawaii Business Magazine spotlights one of the state's most consequential leaders, Colbert Matsumoto, whose quiet, disciplined approach to leadership continues to shape institutions, mentor the next generation and redefine what influence looks like in Hawaiʻi.
A statewide initiative for disaster recovery by Hawaiʻi Community Foundation.
Related: Protecting Public Employees From Harassment, With Lessons for the Private Sector, Too Rep. Justin Woodson, chair of the House Committee on Education, spoke by phone on Friday with Hawaii Business Magazine Managing Editor Ken Wills, about two bills passed by the legislature and…
March 27, 2026
Celebrating Small Business Success! Congratulations to this year’s Best of Small Business honorees. We’re proud to recognize the work you’re doing across our communities. Small businesses like yours are the backbone of our state, creating jobs and providing essential products…
In a fast-changing world, HTS focuses on partnerships to keep clients supported and thriving.
Founder Moshe Hakemolo values building a multigenerational legacy over short-term profit.
The firm builds more than structures - it supports cultural and environmental resiliency.
From family roots to employee ownership, Pural Water has built its reputation on technical excellence, long-term partnerships and a people-first culture - quietly keeping Hawai‘i’s most essential systems running.
From apprentice to solo owner-operator, Johny Le turned hard, sometimes dirty work into a thriving business.
Rooted in a quiet patriotism, this family-owned business serves the military community - and beyond.
The couple started with a cart and, all these years later, are launching their third location on O‘ahu.
Ross of Waioli Kitchen & Bakeshop shares their community-first mission, historic roots, and how their values aligned with their trusted partner, First Hawaiian Bank.
Char's Bar Hawai‘i wasn't built on a five-year plan. It was built on trust, grit, and the values two Filipino-American women carried from the generations before them.
After nearly a decade-long campaign seeking government protections against threats stemming from workplace duties, employees may finally get state help in obtaining temporary restraining orders and other anti-harassment procedures.
Successful investing in 2026 may depend less on headlines and more on disciplined planning.
Seth Hannemann of Seven Brothers shares how his family’s humble vision became a local favorite and how First Hawaiian Bank has helped support their growth
TAP808 is reaching Hawaiʻi's youth before harmful patterns take hold, equipping teens, parents and communities with the tools to recognize abuse and build relationships rooted in respect.
Applications are open for WE by CPB Rising Tide, a 10-week program offering mentorship, education, and a community of support for women business owners in Hawaii.
Over the past 12 months, we have been strategic about how we evolve our storytelling and expand our reach, and the results have been incredibly rewarding.
Searching for a job right after graduation can be a perilous task. Here's what I learned from my journey that might help others.
The U.S.-Israeli war in Iran has caused across-the-board hikes in airfares for Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines, and more increases and service cuts could occur if the disruption to global oil supplies persists, the CEO of Hawaiian Airlines told Hawaii…
Two pilot programs are helping Hawai‘i families overcome the financial barriers standing between them and a place to call home.
Building a business is a skill, and how you approach your work determines your success.
For over 17 years, Aloha Air Cargo has played a vital role in delivering essential goods and keeping the Hawaiian Islands connected.
From clean energy financing to brave-space conversations, Climate Hawai‘i is helping businesses and communities see sustainability not as a sacrifice but as a strategy.
Founded by social workers in 1938, HMSA is Hawaii’s most experienced health plan, now covering nearly 1 million people with the addition of TRICARE, the uniformed services health care program for service members, retirees, and their families. HMSA partners with employers and providers to promote wellness,…
The journey of a seashell from the reef to a pendant on a gold chain is a fascinating tale made increasingly relevant as a burgeoning business takes shape. Three Hawai‘i artisans who make jewelry from shells talk about their craft as well as the ethics of shelling for commerce and for personal collections.
With one road in and out and no ocean escape, residents are pushing for a second route before the next fire season.
With training and support from Lanakila Pacific, Eugene Lene went from job fair attendee to groundskeeping leader at Tripler Army Medical Center and a finalist for a national award honoring federal workers with disabilities.
Top executives at HMSA, HPH take on frank criticisms about their proposed combination, addressing specific community concerns over potential service cuts, staffing layoffs and a diminished focus on primary care.
Shidler College’s TIM School celebrates 60 years and secures critical scholarships for future travel, hospitality and tourism professionals.
Hawaii Business Magazine invites you to recognize the companies making a difference across the islands
At Hawaiʻi Community Foundation (HCF), our people show up every day with a shared sense of purpose.
Pua Ka ‘Ilima's charter sailing trips off Hawai‘i island's Kohala coastline help support educational voyages for island youth, teaching them about reefs, marine habitat and Hawai‘i's voyaging history.
Long-term care costs can quietly derail even the best financial plans. Here’s why planning ahead matters more than you think.
As West Maui recovers from fires and storms, residents call for public control of water systems—aiming to restore stream flow, protect the island’s future and honor ancestral stewardship.
Join Holomua Collective’s free survey on affordability in Hawai‘i and receive a confidential aggregated report with statewide benchmarks.
From fleeing war-torn Bosnia to building one of Hawaiʻi's most celebrated financial firms, Nash Subotic's journey is proof that preparation, discipline and an unshakable sense of purpose can turn the hardest beginnings into extraordinary outcomes.
Insights from Hawai‘i’s top employers on culture, leadership, and what drives lasting success
Many eat cockroaches and ants, while others dine on spiders and centipedes. Though you may see your home as yours, geckos see it otherwise. They are often highly territorial and usually claim a part of your house as their own.
Char's Bar Hawai‘i wasn't built on a five-year plan. It was built on trust, grit, and the values two Filipino-American women carried from the generations before them.
