Region by Region: Most Sales and Biggest Price Gains on O‘ahu
The biggest median price gain in 2022 was on the North Shore; most sales were on the ʻEwa Plain.
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Your Next Hire Should Be a “Hidden Worker”
Nontraditional workers such as former veterans and caregivers often outperform traditional employees.
New Leader Says Realtors Have to Pivot with Changing Housing Market
Fran Villarmia-Kahawai, 2023 president of the Honolulu Board of Realtors, outlines her three priorities for the year.
Hawaii Business Magazine’s Most Popular Stories of 2022
Here’s what people are reading on our website and social media.
The Honolulu Fish Auction Celebrates Its 70th Anniversary
The auction at Pier 38 sells up to 90,000 pounds of fish a day and is a key part of the state’s biggest food-producing industry.
The Meaning of “Made in Hawai‘i” May Change
51% of a product must be made here to earn that label, but officials may relax the rule to let more local businesses use the branding.
What’s Next for Hawaii State Federal Credit Union
CEO and President Andrew Rosen talks about new branches and a new headquarters, plus enhanced ATMs and a commitment to financial literacy.
Oceanit’s Newest Innovation: Tiny Bits of Gold in Skin Care Products
The local tech company is partnering with a South Korean firm to bring its nanogold process to market.
Hawai‘i’s Best Paid Athlete is DeForest Buckner, at $16 Million
Here’s what 28 football and baseball stars with local ties earn in 2022, including Tua Tagovailoa, Kolten Wong, Isaac Suemalo and Isiah Kiner-Falefa.
Here’s What Residents Say about Tourism, the Minimum Wage, Remote Work, Personal Finances and More
BOSS Survey and 808 Poll asked 396 Hawai‘i business leaders and 444 members of the public to share their thoughts on pressing issues.
We Surveyed 64 Retailers About Their Challenges and Successes
BOSS Survey shows retail companies are optimistic despite escalating worries about rent, online competition and finding workers.
We Asked 396 Business Leaders: Is the Local Economy Hot or Cold?
BOSS Survey shows revenue was up, but profits and optimism about Hawai‘i’s business climate have slipped.
We Asked 396 Business Leaders: Is Your Company Flourishing or Surviving?
BOSS Survey shows more companies are doing well despite hiring problems and a sharp rise in vendor prices.
How to Understand Important Changes in Flood Insurance
FEMA’s risk ratings are more accurate now, which means 78% of policyholders in Hawai‘i will pay up to $120 more a year.
The Downtown Honolulu Parking Guide is Back
Need a parking space in the city for a month or just a day? Check our online guide, which includes locations, daily and monthly prices, and more information to find the right place at the right price.
Love Roller Coasters? Then Join the Local Restaurant Business
2021 was a wild ride of exhilarating ups and terrifying downs, unexpected twists and turns, and high supply and labor costs. And for owners worried if their restaurants would survive, it was a year of nonstop anxiety. The forecast for 2022 is better: more customers plus growth in takeout and delivery.
Many Hawai‘i Defense Jobs Are Not Going to Locals. Advocates Want to Change That.
Despite its tarnished reputation amid the Red Hill water crisis, many think the U.S. military is the best bet for revitalizing the local economy.
Already High Home Prices May Go Even Higher When Foreign Buyers Return
Purchases by mainland buyers were strong during the pandemic, and sales to Japanese and Canadians are slowly rebounding after a dramatic fall.
How Covid Changed Restaurants in Hawai‘i
People inside the industry describe their struggles, innovations and hopes for the future.
2 Local Compensation Surveys Could Help Guide Your Business
Bonnie Pang, CEO of Hawaii Employers Council, shares two surveys that reveal which types of managers got big raises and other compensation insights.
Analysis Reveals How Much Covid Hurt Local Restaurants
Chart brings together the intertwined numbers on restaurant sales, new Covid cases and visitor arrivals.
Hawaii Business’ Most Popular Stories of 2021
Here’s what got the most traffic on our website, our twice-daily newsletter Today’s Hawai‘i News and our social media.
Black Book 2021: 350 Hawai‘i Executives to Know
This 24th edition contains brief profiles of key decision-makers and community leaders who are shaping Hawai‘i.
August Bad, September Much Worse for Hawai‘i Restaurants
Every restaurant sector suffers, but sales drop the most in resort areas, says the Food Gurus Index. Preliminary October results are similarly grim.
25 People for the Next 25 Years
Thirty-year-old developer Adam Wong has an intoxicating vision for a vibrant — and affordable — Honolulu. Thirty-three-year-old James Koshiba dreams of a new generation of socially-conscious businesses that do as much for the community as they do their bottom lines.…
Internet Transforms Home Sales, but Realtors Survive
Some say real estate professionals might be more important than ever Less than 20 years ago, prospective homebuyers could look at newspapers and drive around to find yard signs. However, most would call a Realtor because they alone had access…
Ask SmallBiz: Dividing Family Stock
Q. What should the owners of a family business consider when dividing shares of stock among their children? I have been told never to give two children equal shares. -Monica Toguchi, VP, Administration and Planning, Highway Inn Inc. A. You’re right,…
