Can Waikīkī’s Business Improvement District Be a Model for Downtown?
Businesses agreed to increase property taxes for hospitality, cleaning and landscaping, and more security. Many say the extra cost is worth it.
Leadership
Seeking a Way Forward on Ceded Lands
The standoff at Maunakea helped spur a new effort at finding solutions after more than a century of mismanagement of the Hawaiian Kingdom’s ceded lands, often called Kingdom Lands.
2024 CEO of the Year: Christine Camp of Avalon Group
She came to Honolulu from South Korea as a child with limited English and modest means. Her company now owns or manages 1,100 residential units and 2.3 million square feet of gross leasable floor space across Hawai‘i.
Chozen-ji: Where Hawai‘i Leaders Find Courage and Calm
The Zen temple and martial arts dojo in the back of Kalihi Valley has become a sought-after place to practice the art of leadership.
How Hawai‘i Connects the Many Pacific Nations
Our melting pot of Hawaiian, Polynesian, Asian and Western influences helps unite Oceania’s diverse islands and serves as a bridge to the world beyond.
Nonprofit Leader of the Year 2024: John Leong, CEO of Kupu
His extensive leadership experience and unwavering vision has built Kupu into a powerhouse environmental nonprofit.
Hawai‘i Data Collaborative Helps Nonprofits Make Better Decisions
Hawai‘i’s large nonprofits generate a ton of data but struggle to make sense of it all. Enter the experts at HDC.
How a Small Real-Estate Developer Is Building a Big Portfolio
MacNaughton has bought three local hotels, adding to its investments in residential projects, retail and more.
Helping More Women Sit on Public and Private Boards in Hawai‘i
The local chapter of Women Corporate Directors is creating a pipeline of talent.
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