Small Business
Shaka Guide Takes Drivers on Immersive Audio Tours of the Islands
2023 SmallBiz Editor’s Choice Award winner: Co-founder Andrew Fowers says the phone app tours are like “podcasts on steroids.”
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.
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.
Hawaii Entrepreneur Awards 2023: Island Innovator of the Year
Celebrating innovations that help Hawaiʻi solve a major problem in the community, the ocean or the ʻāina.
Hawaii Entrepreneur Awards 2023: Deal of the Year
Recognizes the local company that received the largest financial deal in the past year
Hawaii Entrepreneur Awards 2023: Investor of the Year
Individual or entity that has invested substantially in the Hawai‘i startup ecosystem.
Hawaii Entrepreneur Awards 2023: CPG (Consumer Packaged Goods) Entrepreneur of the Year
Presented to the entrepreneur whose CPG company has consistently seen month-over-month growth in revenue and customers.
Hawaii Entrepreneur Awards 2023: Tech Entrepreneur of the Year
Honoring the entrepreneur who has created technology and innovation to make our lives better.
Hawaii Entrepreneur Awards 2023: Social Impact Entrepreneur of the Year
An entrepreneur and company that substantially contributes to helping solve some of Hawai‘i’s toughest problems.
Hawaii Entrepreneur Awards 2023: Entrepreneur of the Year
Awarded to the individual or team that has gone above expectations with their company, and is a clear example to other entrepreneurs.
How 5 Hawai‘i Families Built Generational Wealth
Family businesses rarely last for three generations. Here’s how the Ai, Fukunaga, Watumull, Hata and Lau families did it.
This Downtown Hub Is Launching Businesses and Careers
The Patsy T. Mink Center for Business & Leadership offers small business workshops, one-on-one counseling and leadership training.
Capturing the Look and Feel of Old Honolulu
Old Queen Street Stadium showcases sports memorabilia and the “fabrics and textures of Hawai‘i.”
My Job Is Making Ice Cream with Local Ingredients
Sage Creamery favorites include vanilla, chocolate, honey, fruit, coffee and tea.
Disasters Can Shut Down a Business for Months. How Would You Pay for it?
Business interruption insurance covers lost income and expenses from fires, flooding and cyberattacks.
Costs, Prices, Customers: Everything's Up at Hawai‘i's Restaurants
The Food Gurus Hawaii Restaurant Index provides insights into a volatile year so far for local eateries.
Pop-up Marketplace Brought Local Businesses to Wai‘anae
Mario Patino hopes to make the evening marketplace a recurring community event.
Mei Day Turns Locally Grown Tropical Flowers into Works of Art
Owner Tamara Rigney’s creations adorn Hawai‘i’s luxury stores and hotels, and brighten weddings and corporate events.