Restaurant Sales Keep Growing – But Not Everywhere in Hawai‘i
O‘ahu sales are flat on average, but gains continue elsewhere, according to the Food Gurus Index.
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Handmade Noodles with Okinawan Sweet Potatoes are a Staple at this Kāne‘ohe Takeout Restaurant
Homegrown in Hawai‘i, these noodles are a work of art.
My Job: Why Olive Oil? “It’s Liquid Gold”
After Angèl Foster and her husband, Brian, opened Island Olive Oil Co. in 2012, they discovered their company was a lot like an onion, with far more layers than they could have ever imagined.
“Solopreneurs” Hit Hard But Bouncing Back
For many months, the pandemic closed the craft fairs that sustain a lot of small local businesses. But entrepreneurs at those businesses innovated, increased online sales, and are now feeling more confident as fairs reopen, customers return and sales rebound.
April Was Great, May Even Better for Hawai‘i Restaurants
The Food Gurus Hawaii Restaurant Index finds Waikīkī and Neighbor Island resort areas did especially well last month.
15 Tips from Small-Business Owners Who Pivoted and Prevailed
The pandemic has crippled thousands of small businesses in Hawai‘i and forced tens of thousands of people to find new jobs. Amid these personal tragedies are stories of grit, perseverance and transformation.
Monthly Index Tracks Robust Rebound in Sales at Hawai‘i Restaurants
Food Gurus Hawaii Restaurant Index tracks over 125,000 daily transactions at more than 130 restaurant units statewide.
A Green Formula for Rejuvenation
Kupu used stimulus money to protect the ‘āina and provide new opportunities for hundreds of people. Part 9 of a series of stories about resilience during the pandemic.
Survival with Support from Others
Kalyn Kim's business was on the brink of shutting down completely back in March 2020. The turnaround for Kim came after a church group of small business owners banded together to share tips and successes, and found ways to support each other through the tough times.
A Coffee Reinvention
Part four of a series of stories about resilience during the pandemic
Chocolate and Determination Create a Community
Part three of a series of stories about resilience during the pandemic
Home Hot Pots and Help for Schools and Teachers
Part two of a series of stories about resilience during the pandemic
Reinventing a Local Tradition: Businesses Helping Each Other
The pandemic has crippled thousands of small businesses in Hawai‘i and forced tens of thousands of people to find new jobs. Amid these personal tragedies are stories of grit, perseverance and transformation. Part one of a series of stories about resilience during the pandemic.
Two Maui Watermen Unleash the Foilboard
GoFoil’s innovative products take surfers to new heights – literally – without being tethered to a kite or sail.
Latest Mana Up Cohort Includes a Dozen Hawai‘i-based Companies
Read about all 12 companies, which are based on four different islands
My Job: Your Junk is My Mission
Aloha Junk Man removes clutter that people no longer want, from their property or business, and also responds to calls from insurance and remediation companies and real estate agents trying to sell houses that are unpresentable.
Utara Organics Provides Skin-Care Products from Kaua‘i
The company is part of Mana Up’s sixth cohort
Banán Turns Island Ingredients into Tasty Treats
The company is part of Mana Up’s sixth cohort
Sea Salts of Hawai‘i Flavors Your Favorite Dishes
The company is part of Mana Up’s sixth cohort
Aloha de Mele Seeks to Inspire the Aloha Spirit
The company is part of Mana Up’s sixth cohort
Kākou Collective Aims to Bring Hawaiʻi’s Backyard to the Forefront
The company is part of Mana Up’s sixth cohort
Island Harvest Offers Organic Macadamias from Hawai‘i
The company is part of Mana Up’s sixth cohort
‘Ohana Nui’s Macadamia Nut Cookies Are “Both Chewy and Crunchy”
Part of Mana Up’s sixth cohort of Hawai‘i companies
Kahuku Farms Offers Handcrafted Products, Tours and a Farm-to-Table Café
Part of Mana Up’s sixth cohort of Hawai‘i companies
Hawai‘i’s Best Places to Work 2021
71 companies of all sizes worked hard and thoughtfully to support their employees. In return, each company got a loyal and enthusiastic workforce.
The Present and Future of Coworking
Local coworking spaces enjoy increased demand from digital nomads who drop in for a day or longer, from local companies giving up their own offices and from at-home workers who occasionally need more space.
20 for the Next 20: Carissa Moore
The surfing career of Carissa Moore — four-time World Surfing League women’s champion – can be traced back to Irish dancing in her living room.
