Kalyn Kim's business was on the brink of shutting down completely back in March 2020. The turnaround for Kim came after a church group of small business owners banded together to share tips and successes, and found ways to support each other through the tough times.
Part four of a series of stories about resilience during the pandemic
Part three of a series of stories about resilience during the pandemic
Part two of a series of stories about resilience during the pandemic
The pandemic has crippled thousands of small businesses in Hawai‘i and forced tens of thousands of people to find new jobs. Amid these personal tragedies are stories of grit, perseverance and transformation. Part one of a series of stories about resilience during the pandemic.
BOSS Survey of business leaders and 808 Poll of the general public ask people about their personal finances, their children’s education during the pandemic, and Biden vs. Trump.
The BOSS Survey of 447 local business owners and executives statewide compares the construction industry to other local sectors.
BOSS Survey of 447 business owners and executives finds lackluster performance on all three measures for most local companies
GoFoil’s innovative products take surfers to new heights – literally – without being tethered to a kite or sail.
Read about all 12 companies, which are based on four different islands
BOSS Survey of 447 business owners and executives finds the most optimism about the local economy since 2004.
Meanwhile, many other companies are “flourishing,” according to two local surveys that provide insight into the local economy and people’s outlook on the future.
Aloha Junk Man removes clutter that people no longer want, from their property or business, and also responds to calls from insurance and remediation companies and real estate agents trying to sell houses that are unpresentable.
The company is part of Mana Up’s sixth cohort
The company is part of Mana Up’s sixth cohort
The company is part of Mana Up’s sixth cohort
The company is part of Mana Up’s sixth cohort
The company is part of Mana Up’s sixth cohort
The company is part of Mana Up’s sixth cohort
Part of Mana Up’s sixth cohort of Hawai‘i companies
Part of Mana Up’s sixth cohort of Hawai‘i companies
The company is part of Mana Up’s sixth cohort
Maui-based Mike Wysocki never thought his undergraduate degree in sociology would lead him to a long and successful career in tech security sales.
The company is part of Mana Up’s sixth cohort