Hawaii Business Magazine - June 2026

Hard-Won Lessons on Rejection from 39 Years in Sales

Nobody likes rejection, but it is an inevitable part of any career. Here is what a 39-year sales veteran taught me about how to pick yourself back up after being turned down, refine your pitch and find the courage to try again.

Top Attorneys 2026

Hawaii Business Magazine is proud to present Top Attorneys for Business 2026, recognizing the top attorneys making an impact in Hawai‘i’s business community.

Beyond the Cards: Pokémon's Growing Fan Base in Hawaiʻi

On Pokémon's 30th anniversary, what was once a childhood pastime has become a global phenomenon and big business. In Hawaiʻi, collectors, players and small business owners are building something more lasting than a card collection.

Hawaiʻi Credit Union Report 2026

While traditional banks operate as for-profit institutions owned by shareholders, credit unions, at their core, are nonprofits built for their members. And in Hawaiʻi, that distinction carries real weight. "Our structure is fundamentally different: We're member-owned, which means our success…

The Disappearing Affordable Condos of Honolulu

Escalating maintenance fees, aging buildings, strict occupancy rules, and high mortgage rates are squeezing middle-income buyers out of Honolulu's condo market. Can the city build its way out?