“This is about the past, the present and ... the future,” said Chris Hause, VP of marketing, sales and business development at Kaiser Permanente. “Tonight we are united by a cause of creating a bright future for all of Hawaii.…
Hanau ka aina, hanau ke alii, hanau ke kanaka. Born is the land, born were the chiefs, born were the people. That’s the Hawaiian proverb that guided Wednesday night’s celebration of Hawaii Business’ “20 For the Next 20” class of…
A major quandary faced by journalists is balancing our opposing responsibilities to expose and to celebrate. Society expects journalists to report on injustice, inefficiency, corruption and other problems, and when we don't, the news media are rightly derided for the…
Hokulea apprentice navigator Austin Kino has turned his passion into a business by launching Holokino Hawaii, a sailing-canoe tour based out of the Kahala Hotel and Resort. The goal is a cultural experience,…
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…
Running a business requires a lot from entrepreneurs, and first on the list just might be a passionate commitment to Hawaii—because everything we do is for this place and its people.
You're going to fail. The question is: will you show up the next day? Hawaii's top women leaders delivered unfiltered wisdom on resilience and success at the state's largest business conference.
Hawai‘i companies and nonprofits reported revenue gains in 2024 – a stable year before tariffs and federal funding cuts created a more volatile economic situation
To meet its goal as a vibrant community for longevity and healthy aging, One Kalākaua Senior Living has lush grounds, engaging social opportunities and a mission that aligns with Blue Zone values – places in the world where people regularly live healthy lives into their 100s.
Their jobs are difficult, stressful and sometimes dangerous but Hawai‘i depends on these women to step up when lives are on the line. We tell their stories and honor their courage, resilience and compassion.
Many Hawaiʻi workplaces are rigid, unwelcoming or downright awful for women and caregivers. Four companies show a better way.
Ahead of the 2025 Wahine Forum with 1,000 women attendees, this October issue explores workplace challenges, the 'motherhood penalty,' and celebrates trailblazing leaders.
A state-of-the-art educational hub blends culture, innovation and sustainability to prepare Hawai‘i’s next generation of leaders.
Smart negotiation isn’t about lowballing; it’s about finding mutual wins that give your brand greater visibility without breaking the bank.
"It is the best job in the world," Ho says about his role as CEO of Bank of Hawaii. In a far-ranging interview, he told Hawaii Business about his thoughts on the growth trajectory of Hawaii's economy, the future of Bank of Hawaii and the role of technology and AI.
BEHawai‘i and the Lei Poinaʻole Project hope to boost local lei flower production and strengthen the art of lei making in the Islands. Despite origins linked to Hawaiian culture, lei sold here now often come from foreign sources.
Japanese companies are introducing responsible tourism activities to lure first-time and younger visitors to Hawaiʻi.
It’s not just the tariffs – the Trump administration’s annexation threats, insulting rhetoric and heightened border security are driving a widespread Canadian boycott on U.S. travel and goods. While some Canadians consider Hawai‘i a special case, others aren’t willing to make an exception.
In the BOSS Survey and 808 Poll, Hawaiʻi business owners and executives revealed some surprising opinions on a range of topics
Hawai‘i led the nation in outlawing chlorpyrifos, but Dr. Lee Evslin says pending legislation in the U.S. Congress might prevent EPA review of new scientific evidence, which opponents say could limit states’ roles in the future
Honolulu former deputy chief of police John McCarthy describes the stresses, and rewards, of police work in Hawai`i. Some days, "it's zero to 60" with a single call.