Hawaiʻi’s Top 250 Company Profiles 2026
A closer look at some of the Top 250 companies making steady progress and setting benchmarks in their fields.
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Hawai‘i Medical Service Association
Central Pacific Bank
Chaminade University of Honolulu
HawaiiUSA Federal Credit Union
HEMIC
Anthology Finn Partners
Hawaii State Federal Credit Union
Par Hawaii
Island Energy Services (IES)
Hawai‘i Medical Service Association
Mahalo to Hawaii’s businesses that support employee well-being with HMSA
We’re grateful to partner with many of Hawaii Business Magazine’s Top 250 employers who are committed to supporting their teams. By choosing an HMSA health plan, businesses understand that investing in employee health and well-being strengthens their workplace and the communities they serve.
As the most experienced health plan in the state, HMSA has worked alongside Hawaii’s businesses for nearly 90 years. From everyday care to helping employees navigate long-term health needs, accessing mental health support, or finding quality care close to home or the workplace, HMSA is here with members through all of life’s moments.
With more than 750,000 members, HMSA covers more than half of Hawaii’s population and has supported local communities for generations. As a recognized health care leader, we embrace our responsibility to strengthen the health and well-being of our community. Caring for the people of Hawaii is our promise and our privilege.
From mom-and-pop shops to some of the state’s largest employers, we’re honored to partner with businesses of all sizes to ensure that their team members have access to high-quality care when and where they need it. Our health plans give members the freedom to choose from more than 10,500 trusted doctors, specialists, and other health care providers statewide; access our expansive Blue Cross Blue Shield network when traveling; and take advantage of well-being resources tailored to individual needs.
To every business that’s trusted us with their employees’ health and well-being, mahalo! We’re grateful for your continued partnership as you support your teams. Together, we’re supporting a Hawaii where families and communities can enjoy ever-healthier lives.
Visit hmsa.com/employerplans for more information.
Hawai‘i Medical Service Association
818 Keeaumoku St.
Honolulu, HI 96814
(808) 948-5110
hmsa.com
Central Pacific Bank
For more than 70 years, Central Pacific Bank has served the people and businesses that make Hawaii home. Founded by Nisei veterans returning from World War II who believed everyone deserved access to financial services, we continue their legacy by helping individuals, families, and our communities build brighter financial futures.
As Hawaii’s top-ranked bank on Forbes’ America’s Best-In-State Banks 2026 list, we’re committed to delivering the personalized service, local expertise, and trusted relationships our customers have come to expect. We’re honored that commitment has also been recognized by Newsweek, which named us one of America’s Best Regional Banks, and by Hawaii Business Magazine, which recognized CPB as one of the Best Places to Work in 2026.
Whether you’re growing a business, buying a home, opening your first account, building your wealth, or planning for what’s next, our team takes the time to understand your goals and help you find the banking solutions that fit your needs. From business banking and home loans to everyday banking, private banking, and wealth management, we’re here to support you every step of the way.
Our commitment extends beyond banking. We proudly invest in Hawaii by supporting local entrepreneurs, expanding opportunities for homeownership, and partnering with organizations that help our communities thrive.
No matter where life takes you, we got you.
Central Pacific Bank
220 S. King Street
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 544-0500
cpb.bank
Chaminade University of Honolulu
Invest in Your Employees. Strengthen Hawai‘i’s Future.
When Bank of Hawai‘i employees Rita Aponte and KerryLynn Vea decided to complete their bachelor’s degrees, they didn’t have to choose between advancing their education and advancing their careers. Through the bank’s educational partnership with Chaminade University, both earned their degrees through Chaminade Flex Online while continuing to work full time.
Their success reflects a growing opportunity for Hawai‘i employers. In today’s competitive workforce, organizations are looking for meaningful ways to recruit, retain and develop talented employees. Educational partnerships with Chaminade University help organizations do exactly that—creating pathways for employees to earn degrees, develop new skills and prepare for leadership while remaining in the workforce.
Chaminade partners with businesses, healthcare organizations, schools, nonprofits and community organizations across Hawai‘i to expand access to higher education through reduced tuition, flexible online learning and personalized admissions support. For employers, these partnerships strengthen employee benefits, improve retention and help build talent from within. For employees, they make earning a degree more achievable without putting careers on hold.
Designed for working adults, Chaminade’s undergraduate and graduate programs are offered in high-demand fields including business, education, healthcare, nursing, counseling, psychology, criminal justice, public health and organizational leadership.
Coming soon, Chaminade will introduce a 90-credit Bachelor of Science in Management through its Flex Online model. Created for adults with prior college credit, the program offers an accelerated pathway to completing a bachelor’s degree. For employers, it provides an opportunity to invest in experienced employees who are ready for greater responsibility but need a degree to take the next step.
As Hawai‘i’s only Catholic university, Chaminade is committed to preparing ethical leaders who strengthen our communities. By partnering with local employers, we are helping build a stronger workforce, creating opportunities for employees and investing in Hawai‘i’s future.
Interested in becoming a Chaminade educational partner?
Visit chaminade.edu/partnerships/
Lisa Trumbull
Assistant Vice President for
Enrollment Management &
Community Partnerships
(808) 739-7424
lisa.trumbull@chaminade.edu
HawaiiUSA Federal Credit Union
As HawaiiUSA Federal Credit Union approaches its 90th anniversary, its founding purpose remains as relevant today as it was in 1936. Established by a group of local educators who believed financial well-being creates stronger communities, HawaiiUSA has spent nearly nine decades helping generations of Hawaii residents build brighter financial futures.
That legacy continues to guide the credit union’s work today. While financial services have evolved, HawaiiUSA’s commitment to empowering students, educators, families, businesses, and communities through financial wellness remains at the heart of everything it does.
Education has always been a cornerstone of that mission. Recognizing that strong schools help build strong communities, HawaiiUSA remains deeply committed to supporting educators at every stage of their careers. Through financial wellness programs, scholarships, classroom resources, community partnerships, and personalized financial guidance, the credit union empowers teachers, school employees, and education professionals to achieve their financial goals while continuing the important work of shaping Hawaii’s future generations. Since 1990, HawaiiUSA has also awarded 604 scholarships totaling more than $931,500 to help local students pursue higher education.
HawaiiUSA’s commitment extends directly into local schools through its long-running Student Operated Credit Union (SOCU) program, which gives students hands-on experience with financial responsibility while developing leadership and workplace skills. Beyond the classroom, the credit union partners with schools, nonprofits, and community organizations to deliver free financial education and trusted financial guidance to thousands of individuals each year.
That same spirit of service is reflected in HawaiiUSA’s broader community investments. Whether supporting organizations that strengthen families, expand economic opportunity, or address critical community needs, the credit union continues to invest its time, resources, and expertise where they can make a lasting impact.
Today, HawaiiUSA serves more than 130,000 members statewide while remaining true to the vision that inspired its founders nearly 90 years ago. By combining personalized financial guidance with meaningful community partnerships, the credit union continues to demonstrate that financial wellness is about more than banking, it’s about helping people thrive and strengthening Hawaii for generations to come.
HawaiiUSA Federal Credit Union
1226 College Walk
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 534-4300
hawaiiusafcu.com
HEMIC
HEMIC was founded in Hawai‘i, for Hawai‘i, nearly 30 years ago when our state faced an insurance crisis with workers’ compensation. HEMIC was formed as a mutual insurance company to solve that problem, guided by a mission of service and a structure of partnership. Since then, HEMIC has grown into a family of companies providing local solutions for our islands’ evolving needs.
In everything we do, we are inspired by a deep sense of kuleana. Each of our companies plays a unique role in supporting Hawai‘i’s workers, businesses, and communities.
HEMIC is the State’s leading provider of Workers’ Compensation. We offer a safety credit program, online Safety Suite, safety and risk management consulting services, and nurse triage hotline at no additional cost to policyholders. Our customizable large deductible program serves large employers who seek to assume a portion of their insurance risk while benefiting from HEMIC’s expertise in claims, safety, and risk management.
Employers’ Protective Insurance Company (EPIC) is Hawai‘i’s fastest-growing provider of Temporary Disability Insurance, with efficient claim handling managed entirely by our local team. EPIC’s early claim involvement means quicker payouts for qualifying claims. Known for our exceptional customer service, EPIC’s average claimant satisfaction survey score is 5.96 out of 6.
HEMIC Insurance Managers, Inc. (HIMI) has a variety of commercial insurance offerings for all sizes of business. Its Small Business Program provides all the coverages a small business needs in one convenient bundle, with one payment solution. HIMI’s Third-Party Claim Administration Services are multiline with a specialty in Workers’ Compensation, providing expert claim management and mitigation for self-insured, captive, and other entities seeking to outsource this function.
The HEMIC Foundation carries out our kuleana beyond insurance, investing in local nonprofits and community initiatives that support families, children, and a stronger Hawai‘i.
Through partnership and innovation, our HEMIC Family of Companies remains dedicated to helping shape a safer, healthier, resilient future. Now and always, we are here for Hawai‘i.
HEMIC
915 Fort Street
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 524-3642
HEMIC.com
Anthology Finn Partners
Anthology was established in 2007 through the consolidation of Hawai‘i’s leading advertising, public relations, digital and market research agencies. Our goal was — and remains — to provide best-practice marketing and communications capabilities in an integrated practice to serve companies and institutions in Hawai‘i.
In 2021, Anthology joined FINN Partners, a global independent agency with deep sector expertise in financial services, health, tourism and technology. Fast Company has named FINN Partners one of the “World’s Most Innovative Companies.”
At Anthology FINN Partners, “partners” isn’t just a noun. It’s our origin story — an active verb and a way of being. It’s our collective bond with each other and our clients, and a solid foundation for future growth.
We’re purpose-built to serve clients through bold creativity, specialized expertise and a relentless commitment to doing what it takes to get the job done right. Our approach is expert-led and tech-empowered, but always human-first.
Our Anthology Research group extends that approach through quantitative and qualitative research services that provide local companies, nonprofits and government clients with the key insights and guidance they need to make informed decisions. Anthology Research also partners with Hawaii Business Magazine annually to conduct the BOSS Survey and 808 Poll.
Our AI tech stack provides a curated, secure toolkit that speeds delivery, improves performance and strengthens client outcomes. It includes FINN’s proprietary Canary for Crisis simulation platform, which immerses teams in realistic, high-pressure reputational crisis scenarios to strengthen response strategies. And as visibility for local businesses becomes less about clicks alone and more about trusted citations, our Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) and Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) strategies evaluate businesses across their entire digital ecosystem, not just their website.
Finding signals in the noise. Shaping stories that stand out and stand for something. Building attention that drives meaningful outcomes. That’s our purpose across every one of our disciplines.
Anthology FINN Partners fosters a values-driven culture that champions integrity, collaboration and innovation. United by a shared vision and high standards, we are committed to driving positive change for our people, our clients and our Islands.
Anthology FINN Partners
1003 Bishop Street, Suite 900
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 544-3000
anthologyfinnpartners.com
Hawaii State Federal Credit Union
For 90 years, Hawaii State Federal Credit Union (Hawaii State FCU) has held onto the belief that “always right by you” is not just a tagline, but a commitment and promise. It means doing right by our members, our teammates, and our community, and continuing to empower a lifetime of financial wellness for all Hawaii residents.
Credit unions were originally established to provide financial services and support to communities that were unserved and underserved by traditional banks. This idea of people helping people was the foundation on which Hawaii State FCU began. Since our humble beginnings serving Hawaii’s territorial government workers, to becoming one of the largest credit unions in the state, with 14 branches across Oahu and Maui, we’ve remained dedicated to a member-focused way of doing business.
We invest significant time and resources toward continually improving our member experience and providing value-added products, innovative technology, and educational tools to set people on the right path to better financial health. Our members are an essential part of our financial cooperative, and our commitment to building and strengthening those relationships ensure that we can continue to provide vital financial services to support their well-being for many years to come.
Hawaii State Federal Credit Union
www.HawaiiStateFCU.com
Par Hawaii
Creating a Cleaner, More Resilient Future
More than 50 years ago, Hawai‘i’s visionary government and business leaders saw the need to make energy security a priority for our state. They built a refinery to ensure Hawai‘i residents and businesses have easier access to fuels that power our lives and support our economy.
Threats to Our Energy Security
Today, Hawai‘i faces ongoing threats to energy security. Geopolitical events, global supply chain disruptions, and natural disasters all remind us how important it is to maintain resilient local energy infrastructure.
We’re Just Getting Started
Par Hawaii is already replacing foreign oil with plant-based oils and recycled cooking oil to produce renewable fuels that have just as much power as conventional fuels. We’re working with local partners to evaluate locally grown feedstocks that one day will support sustainable aviation fuel, renewable diesel, and other opportunities in Hawaii agriculture.
Investing in Hawai‘i
These milestones are the result of years of planning, substantial investments, and global strategic partnerships to move Hawai‘i forward. We are proud to be operating the state’s largest renewable fuels manufacturing facility. This is creating opportunities for hundreds of employees to apply their experience and knowledge in refining and logistics in new, exciting ways to help support Hawaii’s transition to a more sustainable and resilient energy future.
There’s More to Come
Par Hawaii is reinventing itself and staying the course to lead the way in renewable fuels production to complement solar and battery, wind, and other renewable energy sources. With ongoing investments in processing units, our refinery will eventually produce 100 percent renewable fuels. Together, we can create a cleaner, more resilient future, now and for the next generation.
Par Hawaii
91-325 Komohana Street
Kapolei, Hawaii 96707
(808) 547-3111
parhawaii.com
Island Energy Services (IES)
Powering Hawai‘i: Ten Years of Local Leadership and Energy Reliability
Island Energy Services (IES), a locally headquartered energy company, has proudly served the state of Hawai‘i for the past decade delivering the fuels that keep our communities, businesses, and economy moving.
From our statewide distribution network to our neighborhood Texaco stations, IES provides the critical energy infrastructure that supports daily life across the islands. Every day, our team safely supplies transportation fuels including aviation fuel, marine fuel, and other essential energy products that power homes, businesses, hospitals, first responders, airports, harbors, and military operations throughout Hawai‘i.
As a locally based company, our decisions are made here in Hawai‘i by people who live and work in the communities we serve. That local perspective strengthens our commitment to operational excellence, environmental stewardship, and long-term investment in the state’s energy resilience.
Safety remains our highest priority. Our employees work around the clock to ensure a safe, reliable, and uninterrupted fuel supply, preparing for everything from severe weather events to changing market conditions. Their expertise, dedication, and commitment to excellence are the foundation of our success.
IES is equally committed to strengthening our communities beyond supplying energy. Through employee volunteerism, charitable giving, educational partnerships, and support for nonprofit organizations across the state, we invest in initiatives that help build stronger, healthier communities. We believe that being a good neighbor means creating lasting value and trust for the people and places we call home.
As Hawai‘i’s energy landscape continues to evolve, IES is helping responsibly navigate the transition by supporting solutions that balance sustainability, affordability, reliability, and energy security. We recognize that today’s communities depend on resilient and reliable energy systems while tomorrow’s future requires continued innovation and collaboration.
This year marks an important milestone—ten years of serving Hawai‘i as Island Energy Services. While much has changed over the past decade, our purpose remains constant: delivering safe, reliable energy while serving as a trusted local partner dedicated to Hawai‘i’s future.
Powered by local people. Guided by local values. Committed to powering Hawai‘i for generations to come.
Island Energy Services
91-480 Malakole Street,
Kapolei, HI 96707
(808) 682-5711
islandenergyservices.com
