My Job: I’m Underwater With Sharks, Polar Bears, Walruses
This marine biologist works everywhere from the tropics to the poles. His goal: To understand and protect the ocean for the benefit of all.
Author: Sophia Compton
How to Succeed Without 4-Year College Degree
If you have decided college is out of the picture, you can still succeed in Hawai‘i’s business world. But be prepared to work harder than those who have a degree.
Maui Varieties LTD. / House Mart Inducted into Hawaiʻi Small Business Hall of Fame
Maui Varieties is the parent company of 14 Ace Hardware and six Ben Franklin stores in Hawai‘i, as well as five stores in Seattle and Oregon, and two in Las Vegas. Maui Varieties also owns two Daiso discount stores on Oʻahu, which specialize in Japanese products.
Big Island Coffee Roasters: Small Biz Editor’s Choice Award winner for Hawaiʻi Island
A listing for a Hawaiʻi coffee farm caught the eyes of two Oregon natives as they surfed through Craigslist in 2010 during the aftermath of the Great Recession.
Koʻolau Distillery: Small Biz Editor’s Choice Award winner for Veteran-owned
In the early days of the pandemic, Ko‘olau Distillery pivoted from making whiskey to creating hand sanitizer, which it donated to first responders, hospitals and others in need.
S&G Labs of Hawaii: Small Biz Editor’s Choice Award winner for Health Care
S&G Labs of Hawaii began COVID-19 PCR testing earlier than other labs at the start of the pandemic in March 2020, says owner Lynn Welch.
Mid-Town Radio Disco Mart: Small Biz Editor’s Choice Award winner for Long-Term Success
Mid-Town Radio Disco Mart is an appliance, electronics and furniture retailer known around Waipahu for its hardworking team and quality customer service.
UH President Wendy Hensel on Listening, Innovating and Reimagining the Classroom
UH President Wendy Hensel is reimagining higher education for the AI era, blending technical skills with human-centered learning while leading with authenticity in a male-dominated field.
Hawaii Business Magazine Names Ann Teranishi 2025 CEO of the Year
Hawaii Business Magazine is proud to announce Ann Teranishi, President and Chief Executive Officer of American Savings Bank (ASB), as our 2025 CEO of the Year.
