“I wanted to bring back the spirituality of Hawaiian design. We have so much to share with the world.” — Manaola As fashion designer Manaola and partner/CEO Zachary Pang recall, “The MANAOLA brand started with a thousand dollars and the…
Hawaii Business magazine’s Leaders in Technology features businesses that provide services and solutions that your company needs to operate in today’s “Age of Disruption.” These services include process improvement, support with mergers and acquisitions, expertise in intellectual property rights and…
Protect your company and clients. The companies featured is this special section will help safeguard your mission-critical systems and operational plans. Their solutions encompass emergency management, Homeland Security, data centers, liability protection and more from Hawaii’s leading specialists. Brought…
The OLD traditions, the NEW ideas Aloha and welcome from the Hawaii Island Chamber of Commerce. Based in Hilo, the chamber’s membership includes nearly 300 businesses, non-profit organizations and professionals who support the chamber’s mission. For 120 years the…
Celebrating some of the most successful real estate agents in Hawaii: agents on the most distinguished list and those with the most transactions. Featured Agents Iku S. Honda John “Jack” Tyrrell Leiola Augustine Kelly Shaw Sophia A. Yunis
Recognizing Excellence in Hawaii's Commercial Real Estate Industry Welcome to NAIOP Hawaii’s 21st annual Kukulu Hale Awards NAIOP Hawaii has served as the state’s foremost association of development industry leaders and decision makers since 1988. Our annual Kukulu Hale Awards…
John Ferguson, Director of Business Development simplicityHR by ALTRES Most business owners aren’t human resources experts. Of course you want to take care of your people, but the burden of handling payroll, benefits, legal compliance, workers’ compensation, training, etc., can be…
Hawaii Business recognizes Hawaii’s top real estate professionals with our 12th annual Top 100 in Real Estate list Featuring the top real estate agents in Hawaii by sales volume. Learn more about these successful agents and what made them the…
The path toward sustainability starts with each of us Our Message in Green Hawaii is Simple: The path toward sustainability starts with each of us. A business, nonprofit organization, family and individual can each do their part to promote a greener future for…
Education. Advancement. Success. Learn how these institutions can expand your education and help develop new skills. This special section provides information about advanced degrees, special certifications, and mentorship programs to provide you with the opportunity to advance your career. …
The companies featured provide solutions that are innovative, efficient and save money. This guide will help you to plan better practices that will benefit your company and community. We all share a goal of living in a vibrant, healthy community…
Most business owners aren’t human resources experts. Of course you want to take care of your people, but the burden of handling payroll, benefits, legal compliance, workers’ compensation, training, etc., can be overwhelming. Here are four signs it’s time to…
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…
Unemployment is at a record level in Hawaii and talent is scarce. Finding qualified employees requires much more than posting a job on your website or on Craigslist, CareerBuilder, or LinkedIn. Finding talent takes talent. It is an employee market…
Employees have spoken in the 2018 Best Places to Work Survey. Read on to find out where they work and why they love their jobs.
Employee engagement is measured by the commitment level an individual has in helping a company achieve its business goals. Engagement in the American Workplace Benefits of An Engaged Workforce An engaged workforce leads to improved productivity, stronger company performance,…
Our kupuna deserve the best. Plan well, choose wisely and create the golden years they deserve. Hawaii residents maintain the highest life expectancy in the country at 81.3 years. But the blessing of long lives comes with its own problems:…
As an ideal meetings destination, Hawaii has everything to welcome guests and host inspiring gatherings. A Meetings Paradise Hawaii’s exceptional meeting venues, world-class lodging options and warm hospitality make it ideal for all types of gatherings. That includes large-scale conventions,…
Health care is ever changing. This month, we asked the top managers from different areas of health care to share their vision of what health care should look like in Hawaii. Keep this guide as a ready reference throughout the…
Experts reveal the top challenges of today’s construction industry—and potential solutions moving forward. Table of Contents Built to Last How do we overcome the unique challenges our construction industry faces today? The Challenges: Overcoming Obstacles The Solutions: Looking Ahead, Moving…
2018 Energy Forecast Hawaii’s transition to a clean energy economy is making headway, thanks to the collaboration between the state, utilities, and private sector. Alternative fuel, energy efficiency, and a growing fleet of electric vehicles usher in more jobs, innovation,…
HR compliance is a complex web of details and check-lists. ProService Hawaii offers these five “musts” of HR that every small business in Hawaii needs to know The Bare Minimum. Mandatory coverages in Hawaii are the Hawaii Prepaid Health Care…
Kanekoa Kukea-Shultz exists in a world of dichotomy. He is a farmer and an intellectual.
Contents Hawaii Forward The Power of Now: Achieving Hawaii’s Green Future Reduce & Save Work Smarter: Conserving Energy from 9 to 5 Get Inspired It’s Electric Bright Thinking Power Safe Mode The Clean, Green Team Meet Your Allies Sustainable Living…