Tanaka of Tokyo Restaurant Chain Founder Shares Tales of Survival as He Passes Baton
New leadership team includes founder's daughter, Bo Tanaka, who promises continuity as well as creativity in an evolving and volatile market.
Entrepreneurship
There Is No Work-Life Balance in Hawai‘i
Getting laid off taught Hawaii Business Magazine's Marianne Leano a harsh lesson: In Hawai‘i, financial security means juggling multiple paychecks, turning ordinary days into content, and accepting that 'balance' is just a buzzword.
Hawai‘i's Young Pragmatists Are Choosing Trades Over Four-Year Colleges and Making Six Figures
Gen Z is flocking to trade careers in Hawai‘i, earning six-figure salaries while avoiding student debt. With only 43% of four-year college graduates finding jobs requiring degrees, the state's young workers are taking a more practical path to financial success.
Reviving Hawaiʻi’s Lei Industry One Flower at a Time
BEHawai‘i and the Lei Poinaʻole Project hope to boost local lei flower production and strengthen the art of lei making in the Islands. Despite origins linked to Hawaiian culture, lei sold here now often come from foreign sources.
How to Grow Your Business? Waste Money
Management guru Luke Williams says companies need to rethink everything about their businesses to stay competitive, including staying in the game by investing in "wasteful" learning.
Hawaiʻi CEOs Christine Camp and Micah Kāne turn missteps into milestones
Insights from the CEO Chronicles Closing Session at the 2025 Leadership Conference
A Master Woodworker Makes Furniture That Endures
At his woodworking shop in Hālawa, Dae Son turns local hardwoods into custom furniture.
Hawai‘i’s Social Media Stars
Six influencers describe how they gain followings and make money. It’s riches for a few and much harder for the rest.
How Hawai‘i Women Can Overcome Obstacles and Build Thriving Businesses
A Bluesky executive keynotes a major event for women entrepreneurs on May 2 that helps them finance, launch and grow their businesses.
Is It Venus or a Satellite? A Local Astronomer Helps People Read the Night Sky.
Nick Bradley’s stargazing events expose kids and adults to the “wonders of the universe.”
Hawaii Entrepreneur Awards 2025
25 years of honoring outstanding local startups and innovation.
Hawaii Entrepreneur Awards 2024
Profiles of 27 winners and finalists who are making a difference in startup paradise.
To Get to X with Their Ideas, Hawai‘i Entrepreneurs Turn to preX
The virtual “master class” run by XLR8HI is helping people launch and scale their businesses.
My Job Is Hunting for Hidden Treasures and Reselling Them
“Upscale cheapskate” Jamie Nalani Fulkerson has found $15 Tiffany coasters that she resold for $250.
We’ll Reveal the New Mana Up Companies, But First a Giveaway
Mana Up is putting together a basket of local products from the 11 companies in its latest cohort. Here’s how you can win it.
For Women Entrepreneurs: Expert Advice, Original Data and a New Conference
This one-stop package helps Hawai‘i women overcome the challenges of launching and sustaining their businesses.
This Nonprofit Helps Kaua‘i’s Farmers Start Up and Grow
Mālama Kaua‘i’s network increased sales by almost 6% in a year, with one farmer reaching six figures.
Like Airbnb But on Wheels
Locals use web-based services like Turo to rent their cars to strangers for extra income. One host couple say they now offer 75 cars owned by themselves and others.
Hawaii Entrepreneur Awards 2023
Profiles of many of the year’s most successful and intrepid entrepreneurs, investors and innovators.
Hawaii Entrepreneur Awards 2023: People's Choice Award
Chosen by our local community via an online poll conducted by Hawaii Business Magazine.
Hawaii Entrepreneur Awards 2023: Student Entrepreneur of the Year
Honoring a younger member of the innovative community who has a passion for learning and the tenacious spirit of an entrepreneur.
Hawaii Entrepreneur Awards 2023: Ag/Clean Tech Entrepreneur of the Year
An entrepreneur and company whose technology supports a greener future or helps farmers with innovative agricultural practices.
Hawaii Entrepreneur Awards 2023: Startup Paradise Champions
Someone who consistently contributes to the success of Hawai‘i’s innovation community.
Hawaii Entrepreneur Awards 2023: Corporate Intrapreneur of the year
Honors someone who works in a large organization but advocates for innovation and entrepreneurial thinking.