Where Do You Stand On Hawai‘i’s Energy Future?
In two surveys, we asked about fossil fuels like oil as well as geothermal and nuclear energy.
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Hawaii Business Surveys Show Trump Policies Unpopular
A pair of surveys show more opposition to administration policies than support in 10 key policy areas. But business owners and executives had a higher favorable rating than the general public.
Pessimism Widespread Among Local Businesses
The latest BOSS Survey reveals widespread pessimism about Hawaii's economy, with 51% of business leaders expecting conditions to worsen in 2026. Though tourism companies remain notably more optimistic than other sectors.
For Hawaiʻi Business Leaders, Life Is Good
Our survey asked about the personal lives of business leaders, and 83% say their lives overall are either "great" or "good"
Will Social Security Be There for You? Most Think Not
Our polls of business leaders and the general public show most respondents in the state are not confident that Social Security will pay all the benefits due them during their entire retirement.
Businesses Tell Us About Recovery, Hiring and Buying Local
In the BOSS Survey and 808 Poll, Hawaiʻi business owners and executives revealed some surprising opinions on a range of topics
How Hawaiʻi Businesses Use Artificial Intelligence
Here are how business leaders in Hawai'i use AI
Sinking Optimism Among Hawai‘i Business Leaders
Survey shows nearly 60 percent of business leaders think the state's economy will get worse in the year ahead
Our Surveys Asked Hawai‘i Residents: What Is the State of the State?
37% of businesspeople say Hawai‘i is stagnant, and 33% says we’re in real trouble.
Here’s What Hawai‘i Business Leaders Say about Their Companies, Life, Communities and Local Politicians
Among BOSS survey findings, leaders report upticks in optimism but rate the overall state of local businesses less favorably than the general public does.
Hawai‘i Retailers Are Struggling More Than Other Businesses
In the latest BOSS Survey, 50% of store owners say profits have fallen, and 61% say their biggest challenge is finding good employees.
Hawai‘i’s Cost of Living Needs to Be Lowered, Say Survey Respondents
In the BOSS survey and 808 poll, 72% of business leaders and 78% of the general public say more needs to be done to reduce costs.
Business Leaders Say Profits Are Down and Optimism Is Falling
In our biannual BOSS Survey, only 42% of businesses were confident they’d be open in three years – down 14% from the year before.
Taxes in Hawai‘i Are Much Too High, Say 43% of BOSS Survey Respondents
Our biannual survey of business leaders and the general public gathers opinions about taxes, prices and who should lead the Maui recovery.
In Hawai‘i, 57% of Employees Prefer Remote or Hybrid Work. Only 44% of Bosses Agree.
The newest BOSS Survey and 808 Poll tracks opinions about the UH system, remote vs. in-person work, and the tourism industry.
76% of Business Leaders Support Hawai‘i’s Emergency Housing Proclamation
That’s one finding in the BOSS and 808 surveys, which cover guns, government corruption, red-light cameras and more.
Mass Tourism Is Fine, Say 69% of Business Leaders and 73% of O‘ahu Residents
The BOSS and 808 surveys also show that many businesses are tightening their budgets in anticipation of slow growth ahead.
How Are Hawai‘i Companies Responding to Inflation and ESG/DEI Demands?
Our biannual BOSS Survey finds 57% of companies raised prices last year. And a surprise: ESG and DEI policies are not especially popular.
Is a Recession Coming? Here’s What Hawai‘i’s Business Leaders Say.
Our biannual BOSS Survey finds cautious optimism about the local economy, and more businesses say they’re flourishing or on track.
Hawai‘i Construction Companies Say Revenues and Profits Are Up
Our biannual BOSS Survey found the construction industry is doing better than other industries, but leaders are less positive about the permitting process.
BOSS Survey: What People Think About Life and Work in the Islands
Business leaders and local residents report on remote work, masking, events, tourism, paying for local products and more.
BOSS Survey: Only 7% of Business Leaders Think Hiring Has Gotten Easier
Compared to before the pandemic, most of the 421 respondents say finding employees is still difficult.
BOSS Survey Paradox: Results vs. Optimism
421 business owners and execs say revenue, profit and employee counts are up, but optimism about Hawai‘i’s economy is falling.
We Surveyed 112 Tourism Leaders to See How They’re Faring
BOSS survey shows revenue is up, and so are expectations for the future.