Local and international forces have kept Chinese investment below what was predicted a few years ago, local experts say. But China’s elite love buying luxury condos in the Islands and real estate agents say those sales keep increasing. After Stephanie…
Traditional fundraising techniques sometimes have a poor return on investment and don’t speak to a modern audience. Here’s how local nonprofits are innovating to reach new donors and funding. 1. Ditch the Banquet Today’s donors can tire of what…
Increasingly reports of harassment in the entertainment, news and political spheres are being brought to light. Victims are coming forward. Perpetrators are losing their jobs. Companies are being sued in court and heavily scrutinized by the media, as well as…
Part I: The High Cost and Shortages Child care is too costly for many working families and there are too few openings for all the children who need proper care. We examine the problem and the responses, including efforts by…
Taking visitors and locals beyond their “everyday”, these businesses have delivered some of the most exciting ways to experience Hawai‘i by land, sea, or air. Here, you can nominate your candidates for the following categories: Activity or Adventure Company Sports…
Celebrating and advancing Hawaiʻi’s cultural lifestyle, these organizations, festivals, and gatherings have showcased what makes Hawai‘i such a special place. Here, you can nominate your candidates for the following categories: Destination Festival Return to…
Delivering world-class customer services, these accommodations have enabled their guests to experience all that makes Hawaiʻi “no ka oi”. Here, you can nominate your candidates under the categories of: Boutique (less than 199 rooms) Small Hotel (less than 399 rooms) Large Hotel…
Sharing, preserving, and promoting “aloha” for the land, these organizations, and businesses have championed sustainable objectives and appreciation of Hawai‘i’s natural environment, resources and assets. Here, you can nominate your candidates under the categories of: Agriculture Event Using Locally Grown Products Achievement…
Showcasing an unequivocal spirit of aloha and excellence, these establishments have provided visitors and locals with Hawaiʻi’s best dining experiences. Here, you can nominate your candidates under the categories of: Casual Dining Fine Dining Pau Hana …
Striving for continued excellence in their fields, these individuals have been leaders and innovators for Hawai‘i, its culture, and the people that call these islands home. Here, you can nominate your candidates under the categories of: Cultural Advisor Young Professional Achiever Outstanding…
Experts say there are things to watch for and ways to prevent theft in the first place If employees are going to steal from their company, there’s one clear signal, says Hawaii forensic accountant Felice Valmas, whose profession focuses on…
BOSS survey of 443 business leaders shows strong performance by local companies over the past year. What is the BOSS: BOSS stands for Business Outlook and Sentiment Survey. The survey of local business leaders is conducted twice a year for…
Actually you need both to recruit the right employees for the right jobs. This three-part feature first looks at the problem of recruiting in a low-unemployment economy, then focuses on traditional – and still crucial – recruiting tactics, and then…
In separate surveys (The BOSS Survey and The Island Issues Survey), we asked local business leaders and the general public about using taxis, Uber and Lyft. Both surveys were conducted for Hawaii Business in the final quarter of 2017 by…
Robots and artificial intelligence are already taking over jobs from people, so many schools are teaching cybersecurity, programming and robotics to provide students with employable 21st century skills On a cloudy day in Manoa, a pair of high school…
The City and County of Honolulu does a big job – or rather, 10,687 jobs. That’s the number of people the C&C employs, with the responsibility of providing safety and enhancing the lives of Oahu’s 992,605 residents. Every U.S. city…
Boomers, Gen Xers and Millennials come from the same planet, but they seem to live in different worlds. Here are nine ways that older managers can lead, inspire and, yes, learn from their younger employees. [ Plus ] Tips on…
Cure Oahu opens its doors today on Kapahulu Avenue, offering a safe and secure location for 329 cardholders to purchase medical cannabis. The 2400-square-foot dispensary occupies the old Bank of Hawaii location and looks more like a place to purchase…
Statistics on local veterans that may surprise you 2014 numbers compiled by the National Center for Veterans Analysis and Statistics: Race and Ethnicity 30.2 percent of Hawaii’s veterans are Asian. The next highest state or territory, California, has a mere…
Here’s who they are and what they contribute to the local economy. Immigrants have an outsized place in Hawaii’s history. In the 19th and early 20th centuries they came from Japan, China, Puerto Rico and the Portuguese Azores and sustained…
When was the last time you evaluated your prices? Does this process make you uncomfortable? Let me share a story about a friend and the surprise he experienced when he increased his prices. My friend and his wife had been…
Reader asks why local companies don’t offer the 21st century benefits offered by progressive Mainland companies Q: I’m back from college and grad school on the Mainland and really trying to make my way in Hawaii. I turned down better-paying…