My Job: Photographing Massive Waves
Mike Prickett started shooting surfing in high school and enjoyed it so much, he made it into his career.
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Culture as a Key to Strong Performance in Turbulent Times
Peter Drucker, one of the most influential business thinkers of the 20th century, said, “Culture eats strategy for breakfast.”
Black Girls Surf
Several groups organize camps to introduce more young women of color to surfing. The long-term goal: more diversity in women’s pro surfing.
5 Steps to Biki Commutes
Biki, Honolulu's bike-share program, offers a healthy way to commute, says Todd Boulanger, executive director of Bikeshare Hawaii.
Your Office is Changing
It may look a lot different when – or if – you come back. Furniture and accessory suppliers offer advice on how to plan for those changes, and companies discuss how they are evolving operations.
Most Popular Baby Names In Hawai‘i Change
Emma and Liam have lost their No. 1 spots to Olivia and Noah.
Hawai‘i Doctors Talk About Diagnostic Breakthroughs and Practicing in a Pandemic
First published in HONOLULU Magazine While the ever-changing nature of COVID-19 has proven frustrating around the world, it's also the challenge that infectious disease specialists have been training for their entire career. In March 2020, as a new coronavirus…
Navigating Periods of Burnout and Disorder
The state of exhaustion caused by excessive and prolonged stress — otherwise known as burnout — is nothing new, but the COVID-19 pandemic has brought mental wellness to the forefront. Now, more than ever, we are cognizant of the chronic…
Your Kitchen Counter (aka Home Office) Isn't So Great for Your Posture
Working from home may help protect you from COVID-19, but your neck and back are paying a price. Chiropractors are reporting more cases of muscle strain due to employees using sofas as office chairs and coffee tables as desks. Michael…
‘da CHEFS box’ Brings Delicious
Chef-Prepared Meals To Your Table
What’s better than a delicious meal prepared by an amazing chef? Enjoying that meal in the safety and comfort of your own home! That’s exactly what da CHEFS box provides to you and your ‘ohana. Each week brings a gourmet…
BizEats: For Your Next Business Meet & Greet
Moonlit Event Spaces By now, Honolulu’s food-enthusiasts are familiar, and well-fed, with the global flavors available to them on Hotel Street, the foodie hub of Chinatown. What many still don’t know, however, is that the bars and restaurants within HOC…
Rescue By Land and By Sea
Name: Garrett Barker Age: 35 Job: Lieutenant Commander, MH-65 Dolphin helicopter pilot, U.S. Coast Guard Beginnings: Barker was born in Dallas and grew up nearby. “My house was located along a military flight training route and I regularly saw fighter…
Healthy Meals Made Easy
Good Clean Food Hawaii helps busy people avoid the fast-food trap by delivering nutritious, ready-to-heat meals to their homes, offices or gyms Over the weekend at a Kailua commercial kitchen, Janelle Bremer oversaw the cutting, cooking and packaging of 160…
Natural Environment: Saving an Essential Part of Hawaii
Hawaii as we know it is at risk from climate change, eroding beaches, marine debris and many other threats. Here are five stories on how we can prepare for the present and the future, and what individuals, businesses, nonprofits and…
Benefits of Employee Wellness Programs for Small Businesses [Sponsored]
With a small business, just one sick employee can have an immediate ripple effect on your operations. Other employees have to work harder to keep things on track – plus they’re at risk of getting sick too. With most people…
The Downtown Honolulu Parking Guide
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Staff Picks:
Our Favorite Things - Part 2
Welcome to the latest installment of this series as Hawaii Business staffers describe what they like to do, wear and see off the job. Cyd Shizuru, Account Manager “I read somewhere that shoe shopping releases dopamine!” 1Pizza - I can eat…
Buy Local: A Simple Phrase with Layers of Meaning
This story explores the power of local in business ownership, corporate leadership and consumer preferences. Attorney Jeff Watanabe, who has served on the boards of several large local companies, has spoken often about the subtleties of Hawaii’s culture. He says…
18 Great Places for Business Lunches and Pau Hana
LET'S DO LUNCH Interviews, meetings and even tense negotiations all go down easier when paired with a great meal or a stiff drink. Here are 10 restaurants for all business occasions. If you’d rather just have a drink or two…
Staff Picks:
Our Favorite Things of 2018
Every few years, we tell our readers about some of our favorite things so you get to know us better. You’ll find favorites from other staffers in a future issue. Cheryl Oncea, Publisher “When I can’t actually travel to Italy,…
New State Law Imposes Fines for Fake Service Animals
America loves dogs more than ever. In 2019, with nearly 90 million of man’s best friends living in 55 percent of American households, the retail pet industry expects to fetch $86 billion in sales. Also on the upswing in recent…
Hawaii's Local Youtube Stars
Lanai and Halia take on the "What's in Da Box?" Challenge ━━ Young celebrities (and some older ones) understand the path to successful careers in show business, fashion or music looks a lot different than it did a generation…
Your Guide to Remote Workplaces in Hawaii
Some people work remotely all day every day, while the rest of us require a temporary workplace occasionally. Either way, we need to know if a Wi-Fi decal in the window means low background noise, a decent restroom and a…
20 for the Next 20: Hawaii’s People to Watch 2019
Each year, Hawaii Business recognizes 20 people who we believe will have a major impact on Hawaii over the next two decades. They have already proven themselves by their accomplishments, intelligence, charisma, leadership and passion, but we expect even more…
All of Hawaii's Eight Gecko Species are Nonnative
Geckos are iconic in Hawaii, as much as pineapples or ukuleles, and, like them, are not native to the Islands. The Polynesians brought them here about 1,500 years ago along with other plants and animals. Today, there are eight gecko…
Hawai‘i's Best Places to Work 2020
Companies are constantly innovating in the modern world. Ironically, though, the guiding principles that make a Best Place to Work are timeless.
