Innovation

Entrepreneurship

Hawaii Entrepreneur Awards 2026

Ryann Noelani Coules, Jennifer Ablan, Kiani Vidaurri,

25 years of honoring outstanding local startups and innovation.

Entrepreneurship

Readers pick The Local General Store for People’s Choice Award, Hawaii Entrepreneurs Award

Jennifer Ablan,

Both born and raised in Honolulu, Harley and Jason took different paths before returning to food. Harley began in the sciences before discovering a passion for pastry in San Francisco, where she trained in top bakeries and developed her signature…

Community & Economy

Meli James Is Rewriting the Rules for Hawai‘i's Entrepreneurs

Jennifer Ablan,

As co-founder of Mana Up and president of the Hawai‘i Venture Capital Association, Meli James has spent a decade proving that building a world-class company doesn't mean leaving the Islands behind.

Biz Expert Advice

How to Grow Your Business? Waste Money

Ken Wills,

Management guru Luke Williams says companies need to rethink everything about their businesses to stay competitive, including staying in the game by investing in "wasteful" learning.

Business & Industry

A Roadmap to Revive Hawai‘i’s Economy and Future

Paul Brewbaker, Patrick Sullivan,

Two local leaders argue that an effective combination of human capital, infrastructure and policy can create a growth economy that benefits everyone.

Innovation

“Internet for All”: Inside the Rapid Expansion of Hawai‘i’s Broadband Infrastructure

Maria Torres-Kitamura,

Thanks to $400 million in federal money and public-private partnerships, Connect Kākou is opening access to telehealth, remote work and online learning.