The time is now because the need is urgent! I am starting this monthly column on Leadership because Hawaii must help the next generation of local leaders step up and guide our state’s future. I’ve heard time and time again…
Sonny Bhagowalia has a plan to fix the state’s archaic IT system in June 2011, Bhagowalia became the state of Hawaii’s first chief information officer and the point man in Gov. Neil Abercrombie’s ambitious plan to “reinvent government.” Bhagowalia and…
Eye-opener on state investments Just wanted to commend you on your article about the state of Hawaii investments (May). It was quite the eye-opener and, as I’m currently working on creating an investment policy for a local nonprofit, you couldn’t…
The name of our magazine is Hawaii Business, but the reality has often been very different. At times, a more accurate title would have been Honolulu Business or, even, Downtown Honolulu Business. I am not blaming my predecessors; I have…
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Many places in the U.S. manufacture chocolate, but only Hawai‘i cultivates its main ingredient, cacao, on a commercial level. Efforts to establish Hawai‘i as a globally recognized gourmet chocolate producer are gaining momentum.
Kaiser Permanente and its many community partners are committed to Maui's continued path to recovery.
Through its Smile Makers initiative, the HDS Foundation is helping local students pursue dental careers and serve their island communities.
People Strategies Hawaiʻi offers off-site retreats that build trust, clarity, and connection.
The valuation of agricultural lands is more than an academic exercise: It is an important factor governing land and power in Hawai‘i.
Two years after the fire, its core historic and commercial center is still in ruins. But residents are rebuilding their businesses, homes and lives around the edges of town.
In today’s distracted world, businesses that design for focus will outperform. Here's how Systemcenter creates environments where people thrive.
Momentum Grows for HNN as Content Floods Streaming
Two local leaders argue that an effective combination of human capital, infrastructure and policy can create a growth economy that benefits everyone.
A recently launched program offers inmates carpentry and drywall training to “break the cycle of reincarceration while meeting workforce needs.”
Six influencers describe how they gain followings and make money. It’s riches for a few and much harder for the rest.
While sometimes demonized, local leaders say the underlying values of diversity, equity and inclusion still play an important role in the Islands.
The HANO Fellows Program offers knowledge, skills, and support to new nonprofit leaders throughout the Islands.
Six essays from U.S. Sen. Mazie Hirono, Randy Soriano, Peter Tui Silva, Walter Kinoshita, Dean Hamer and Joe Wilson, and Camaron Miyamoto on countering attacks on LGBTQ+ rights.
Hawaii Business’ new editor in chief had an impressive career in the national business media. Now she’s back in Hawai‘i, in her dream job.
After years on the mainland, these locals are coming home – and bringing their thriving careers with them.
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Zippy's, the popular Hawaiian restaurant chain which expanded into the mainland last year in Las Vegas, has released new digital ordering programs. On Wednesday, Zippy's launched a new digital experience update focused on pre-ordering on its app and order.zippys.com. When…
Good listening skills lead to more empathy and willingness to reevaluate positions.