Hawaiʻi's Most Charitable Companies 2016
We are proud of the traction Hawaiʻi's Most Charitable Companies has gained since the inaugural list in 2012, which included 53 companies.
Lists & Awards
SBA Award Winners 2016
These are the 2016 winners of the Small Business Administration Awards in Hawaiʻi.
Best Places to Work 2016
Now in its 12th year, Hawaii Business magazine ranks the state's top employers. Read on and learn what makes these companies one of the best places to work in the state. THE RIGHT STUFF What It Takes to Keep Employees…
Honoring the 20 For the Next 20 Class of 2016
It was hard to tell who was more honored to be at the Hawaii Prince Hotel for the "20 For the Next 20," the 18 honorees or audience. There was a buzz in…
20 for the Next 20 Community Project: More Than a Celebration
“THIS IS AN AWESOME NIGHT,” Kawika Riley, chief advocate at the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, said last March as he and 19 others were introduced as Hawaii Business’ 20 for the Next 20, class of 2015. Proud family and friends…
20 for the Next 20: 2016
EACH YEAR, Hawaii Business selects 20 emerging leaders who have already made major contributions to Hawaii and whom we expect to have an even greater impact over the next two decades. Let us introduce you to Hawaii’s People to Watch,…
Top 250: Inside The Bottom Line
Hawaii Business launched the list of Hawaii’s Most Profitable Companies in 2011 to add another dimension to the Top 250 list. We use the “top line” of gross sales to rank our Top 250. But the top line won’t stay…
SmallBiz Editor's Choice Awards 2015
Profiles of five great local companies that you should know about.
SBA Award Winners 2015
Here are the 24 local entrepreneurs, companies and champions honored for the 2015 Small Business Administration Awards.
Best Places to Work 2015
BPTW QUICK LINKS LARGE COMPANIES | MEDIUM COMPANIES | SMALL COMPANIES SPECIAL AWARDS BEST PLACES TO WORK: BENEFITS AT A GLANCE Company Name Offers profit sharing or stock option % of employee medical premium paid by employer Number…
20 for the Next 20: 2015
Each year, Hawaii Business selects 20 emerging leaders who have already made major contributions to Hawaii and whom we expect to have an even greater impact over the next two decades. Let us introduce you to Hawaii’s People to Watch,…
Hawaiʻi's Most Charitable Companies 2014
Hawaiʻi's Most Charitable Companies is the most comprehensive listing of corporate philanthropy in the Islands. Since its debut in 2012, the list has grown from 53 organizations to 113 this year.
2014 Top 250: Changes in the List over 30 Years Reveals Transformation of Hawaii’s Economy
When Hawaii Business published its first Top 250 list 30 years ago, the “Big Five” were still big. The companies that once dominated the local economy were no longer the five biggest companies in the state as ranked by gross…
SBA Award Winners 2014
Each year, the Hawaiʻi region of the federal Small Business Administration gives out awards that celebrate some of the state’s best small businesses and small-business advocates. Hawaii Business is proud to profile the 2014 winners.
SmallBiz Editor's Choice Awards 2014
Profiles of five great local companies that you should know about.
Happy Employees Seem to Increase Profits
Delaney launched HiHR in 2009 and the company has made the Hawaii Best Places to Work list in every year for which it was eligible – four straight now. In the same time, HiHR went from revenues of $6.1 million in 2009 to $123…
Best Places to Work in Hawaii 2014
The list is based on a confidential survey of employees and an extensive questionnaire about benefits and working conditions. Large Companies (250 or More Hawaii Employees) No. 1 HawaiiUSA FCU U.S. Headquarters: Honolulu www.hawaiiusafcu.com Employees: 322 (Hawaii) This credit union…
20 for the Next 20: People to Watch 2014
Welcome to the Class of 2014. Kamana Beamer Assistant Professor of Hawaiian Studies, University of Hawaii at Manoa Age: 37 Kamana Beamer says there were two defining moments in his life. The first was his parents’ divorce when he was…
2013 Hawaii Business Top 250
Welcome to the Hawaii Business Top 250, the most comprehensive ranking of Hawaii’s business elite. We list local companies based on annual gross sales, and include the number of full-time employees, names of key executives, a description of the business, parent company, website…
Editor's Note: Making Your Own Best Place to Work
The most important person in creating your Best Place to Work is almost always the company’s owner or CEO, so choose well when you join an organization. The second most important person is not your immediate supervisor. It’s you. That’s…
Hawaii's Best Places to Work 2013
Large Companies Fitness, Healthcare and Chances to Get Ahead 1 Servco Pacific U.S. Headquarters: Honolulu www.servco.com Employees: 935 (Hawaii) Years on the BPTW List: 9 Wednesday is Rick Ching’s favorite day of the week. It’s when the executive VP of Servco Pacific…
Top Employee Perks in Hawaii, Illustrated
Hawaii's best places to work offer many great perks for their employees and we have to admit that we're very jealous. To help us feel better, illustrator Jon Murakami takes an irreverent view of our favorite perks. (Other Best Places…
11 Ways to Make Healthy Happen in the Workplace
You already know that healthy employees are good for business, so here are 11 strategies that companies use to keep their workers healthy and productive. 1. Keep germs at bay. “We have extensive signage throughout our facilities reminding everyone to…
Hawaii Business' SmallBiz 2013 Editor's Choice Awards
Winning companies in five categories: Green Business, Innovation, New Business, Woman-Owned, and Long-Term Best Green Business KYA Sustainability Studio Nominator: Scott Cooney, The GBO Group BY PAVEL STANKOV KYA Sustainability Studio is a think tank that specializes in environmentally friendly…