Preparing a Stronger Hawai‘i
A statewide initiative for disaster recovery by Hawaiʻi Community Foundation.
Author: Admin Staff - Sarah Falkowski
EXCLUSIVE: Q&A With Rep. Justin Woodson After Passage of Bills Protecting DOE Employees from Harassment
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…
Best Places to Work in Hawaiʻi Celebration 2026
March 27, 2026
The Best of Small Business in Hawaiʻi 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…
Hawaii Tech Support: A Guiding Force
In a fast-changing world, HTS focuses on partnerships to keep clients supported and thriving.
Hawaii Estate & Jewelry Buyers: Treat Customers Like Family
Founder Moshe Hakemolo values building a multigenerational legacy over short-term profit.
Ferraro Choi: Purpose-Driven Architecture
The firm builds more than structures - it supports cultural and environmental resiliency.
Pural Water: Powering Invisible Infrastructure
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.
Grand Hawaii Electric: Wired for Success
From apprentice to solo owner-operator, Johny Le turned hard, sometimes dirty work into a thriving business.
TY Realty: Home Away From Home
Rooted in a quiet patriotism, this family-owned business serves the military community - and beyond.
Morning Brew: 31 Years of Local Coffee
The couple started with a cart and, all these years later, are launching their third location on O‘ahu.
First Hawaiian Bank: Waioli Kitchen & Bakeshop
Ross of Waioli Kitchen & Bakeshop shares their community-first mission, historic roots, and how their values aligned with their trusted partner, First Hawaiian Bank.
The Unplanned Success of Char's Bar Hawai‘i
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.
Protecting Public Employees From Harassment, With Lessons for the Private Sector, Too
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.
2026 Market Uncertainty: What Smart Investors Should Focus On
Successful investing in 2026 may depend less on headlines and more on disciplined planning.
First Hawaiian Bank: Open for Business – Seven Brothers
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
Building Healthy Relationships From the Start
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.
Helping women entrepreneurs build what’s next
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.
Reflections on My First Year at Hawaii Business Magazine
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.
Time to Leave the College Nest. Now What?
Searching for a job right after graduation can be a perilous task. Here's what I learned from my journey that might help others.
EXCLUSIVE: Hawaiian Airlines CEO: Iran War Pushes Fares Up But Merger Goals on Track
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…
Restoring Hope in Housing
Two pilot programs are helping Hawai‘i families overcome the financial barriers standing between them and a place to call home.
How Effective Business Owners Spend Their Best Hours
Building a business is a skill, and how you approach your work determines your success.
Keeping Hawaii Connected, One Delivery at a Time
For over 17 years, Aloha Air Cargo has played a vital role in delivering essential goods and keeping the Hawaiian Islands connected.
Making Climate Action Work for Hawai‘i
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.
Keeping Hawai‘i Healthy 2026 - HMSA
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,…
A Deep Dive into Hawai‘i’s Shell Jewelry Industry
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.
Why Waikōloa Village’s Wildfire Risk Rivals — and May Exceed — Lahaina’s
With one road in and out and no ocean escape, residents are pushing for a second route before the next fire season.
How One Man Turned His Disability Into Leadership at Tripler
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.
Clash of Titans: Hawai‘i's Healthcare Leaders Disagree on Best Path Forward
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.
$363K+ Raised to Support UH Mānoa Travel & Hospitality Leaders
Shidler College’s TIM School celebrates 60 years and secures critical scholarships for future travel, hospitality and tourism professionals.
Deadline May 22nd: Nominate Your Company for the Hawaii Excellence in Business Awards
Hawaii Business Magazine invites you to recognize the companies making a difference across the islands
A Great Place to Work, Because of the Work We Do
At Hawaiʻi Community Foundation (HCF), our people show up every day with a shared sense of purpose.
Rekindling Ancient Hawaiians' Sailing Skills Among Today's Youth
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.
The Retirement Risk Most People Ignore – Are You Prepared?
Long-term care costs can quietly derail even the best financial plans. Here’s why planning ahead matters more than you think.
West Maui Advocates Seek to Make Water a Public Resource
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 Employers Working to Make Hawai‘i Affordable
Join Holomua Collective’s free survey on affordability in Hawai‘i and receive a confidential aggregated report with statewide benchmarks.
Nash Subotic Survived a War. Now He’s Building a Billion-Dollar Firm.
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.
Build the Kind of Workplace People Want to Work For
Insights from Hawai‘i’s top employers on culture, leadership, and what drives lasting success
Why You Want to Be Known as a ‘Best Place to Work’
Work consumes much of our lives. By most estimates, the average full-time employee will spend close to 90,000 hours on the job over a lifetime. In subtle ways, our work influences our identity, relationships and daily structure. Steve Jobs captured…
Hawai‘i’s Best Places to Work 2026
Hawaii Business Magazine’s annual survey of Hawai‘i's Best Places to Work shows top companies deliver great benefits and best practices to keep workers engaged, happy and productive. But some employees still say they can’t afford to live here.
Two Hawaiʻi Founders Score Major Deals in Breakout Quarter for Island Tech
kWh Analytics and Vinovest acquired by global and mainland companies, respectively
Hawaiʻi’s Top Employers Profiles 2026
Employee responses in the 2026 Best Places to Work Survey show what matters most in the workplace.
Hawaii Entrepreneur Awards 2026
25 years of honoring outstanding local startups and innovation.
Readers pick The Local General Store for People’s Choice Award, Hawaii Entrepreneurs Award
Both born and raised in Honolulu, Harley and Jason took different paths before returning to food. Harley began in the sciences before discovering a passion for pastry in San Francisco, where she trained in top bakeries and developed her signature…
More Than an Anime Convention
Kawaii Kon brings fans, creators and businesses together in a vibrant celebration of pop culture that’s been a launchpad for local creative entrepreneurs.
The Trash on Hawai‘i's Beaches Tells a Global Story
Tons of plastic trash wash up on Hawaiʻi beaches every day. Forensic scientists using chemical analysis and other means to trace the sources say 80% is abandoned fishing gear from global fleets in the Pacific. Here's what comes next.
HB20: Gabriel Yanagihara, ‘Iolani School
On a mission to make every teacher, parent, and student in Hawai‘i AI-ready, Gabriel Yangihara believes the fastest path to breakthrough is being willing to fail first.
HB20: Erin Uehara, Choco Le‘a
A chocolate entrepreneur, author, and decade-long Salvation Army volunteer, Erin Uehara turned her business into a relief vehicle after the Maui wildfires.
HB20: Summer Shelverton, Cades Schutte
Summer Shelverton graduated third in her law school class while raising a newborn, and now leads trusts and estates at Hawai‘i's largest law firm.
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.
Hawaii Estate & Jewelry Buyers: Treat Customers Like Family
Founder Moshe Hakemolo values building a multigenerational legacy over short-term profit.
