Community & Economy

Building Hawaiʻi's Technology Sector

TRUE stands for Technology Readiness User Evaluation. The initiative started with a hypothesis: Technology-enabled, higher-wage jobs will be created if Hawai‘i can get more companies to adopt more technology. Paul Yonamine, CHANGE Economy Committee co-chair and member of the TRUE…

West Oʻahu Magazine 2020

Aloha Mai Kākou The University of Hawai‘i – West O‘ahu is an anchor institution that supports the health and well-being of our communities in partnership with an ever-expanding network of community and business partners as well as state and local…

How to Increase Visitor Spending

Millions of tourists come to Hawai‘i and venture beyond the resort areas – crowding our parks, beaches, hiking trails, roads and more. But in 2019, total inflation-adjusted visitor spending actually declined, which means there was no extra money to fix this worn infrastructure. Here are three ways to turn that problem around.

Jones Act: Pro and Con

Advocates say it ensures reliable, on-time delivery of everything Hawai‘i needs, while providing a strong U.S. Merchant Marine in time of war or other crises. Opponents say the Jones Act raises prices for everyone in Hawai‘i and puts those who want to export overseas at a disadvantage.

West Oahu Magazine 2019

  Table of Contents Welcome Introduction: Westside Stories Education: A Legacy of Learning People and Place: Suluape Keone Nunes Healthcare: All in Good Health People and Place: Dalani Tanahy     Company Profiles Hawaii Pacific Health Gentry Homes Ltd. University…

East Oahu Magazine

Contents Welcome Letter: Kailua Chamber of of Commerce Preserving East Oahu Go Holo Holo East Oahu Eats   Company Profiles Sunetric: Renewable Energy Solutions Windward Community College: A Continuing Legacy of Education Wilson HomeCare: Engaging Environment for Seniors Archipelago Hawaii:…

Maui Business Report

Table of Contents A message from the Maui Economic Development Board: Seeding Innovation Growing Pains for Maui’s Hot Economy Unemployment is near zero, but business leaders want to see more high-skilled, high-wage jobs Renewable Projects Light Up Economy Maui’s first…