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Hawai‘i's Cannabis Industry Is Arrested In Development
Advocates want marijuana legalized for all adults, not just for those with qualifying medical conditions. But opponents fear legalization could hurt tourism, create enforcement challenges and damage public health.
Peter Ho to Retire as Bank of Hawai‘i CEO
He will be succeeded by bank President James Polk. Ray Vara to take leading role on the bank's board.
Hey Bartender! Serve Me Another Craft Beer!
Hawaiʻi's craft beer market is bucking a national trend in declining sales, for now at least. Local breweries say island drinking habits, creative new flavors and the steady demand among tourists for local brews has made the difference.
Shaped By Motherhood, Groomed for the Workplace
How raising children strengthened their resilience and redefined the way these women show up in their careers. Profiles of two women in Hawaiʻi who found that parenting and family life were the superpower skills on their resumes
Lawyers for Ex-Hawai‘i Resident Sae Joon Park Seek NY Pardon
The attorney for Purple Heart veteran Sae Joon Park has asked New York State Governor Kathy Hochul to pardon the former Hawaiʻi resident for decades-old drug and bail jumping convictions that caused Park to lose his legal U.S. residency status. Park, who was featured in Hawaii Business Magazine (From Purple Heart To…
Horses Do the Healing
By offering specialized riding programs for individuals with physical, developmental and learning challenges, Therapeutic Horsemanship of Hawaii helps riders build strength, improve coordination and feel empowered.
Four Paths to Consider Before Exiting A Business
Hawaiʻi is known for, and is rightly proud of, its entrepreneurial spirit. But like so many other parts of the country, Hawaiʻi is facing economic headwinds that could cause significant change. These include rising insurance costs, affordable housing, a shortage…
Living and Dining with a Silver Twist at One Kalākaua Senior Living
At One Kalākaua Senior Living, plated local favorites and value-packed pricing turn every meal into a celebration for kūpuna and their ʻohana.
Rewriting My Life: Why I Left the Workforce for My Family
I didn’t want to look back in 20 years and wish I were a better mother.
How The Art Source Became a Manufacturing Powerhouse in Hawai‘i
The diversified company performs upwards of 80% of its production on O‘ahu. Here’s how they grew their business while keeping production local.
Turning Passion Into Profit: How Hawai‘i Entrepreneurs Are Building Businesses at Local Markets
Whether a side hustle or full-time pursuit, these ventures are vital in coping with Hawai‘i’s steep cost of living.
Matson in Motion, "Ship-to-Shelf" in Photos and Text
Hawaii Business Magazine takes you down on the docks when the Matsonia container ship arrives at the company's Honolulu port. A precision-timed symphony of giant machinery and semi-trailer trucks work in concert with crane operators to unload hundreds of huge containers, packed with goods headed to stores near you.
Money talks at the table: navigating family finances during the holidays
Make room for leftovers and honest money talks this holiday season
This holiday season, give the gift of possibility.
The Catalyst Fund is the heartbeat of the Hawai‘i Community Foundation. It powers everything we do and allows us to move at the speed of our community’s needs. These flexible dollars let us address our state’s greatest challenges in the…
Artificial Intelligence in Hawai‘i K-12 Education - Part 2
Even those educators excited about the benefits of using AI in the classroom understand the challenges and obstacles. Here’s how they plan to deal with them.
Building Hawai‘i's Health Care Future
Through internships, mentorships, and youth development programs, Kaiser Permanente is working with community partners to. build a stronger health care workforce in Hawai‘i.
Hawai‘i's Young Pragmatists Are Choosing Trades Over Four-Year Colleges and Making Six Figures
Gen Z is flocking to trade careers in Hawai‘i, earning six-figure salaries while avoiding student debt. With only 43% of four-year college graduates finding jobs requiring degrees, the state's young workers are taking a more practical path to financial success.
Kim Scott Brings Radical Candor to Hawaiʻi
The author of Radical Candor, a best-selling book on management, says, “Kindness is an asset. It’s the one thing we can do for each other that AI will never be able to do: have a real human relationship.”
A Culture of Giving At First Hawaiian Bank Touches Everyone, Including Tellers and Even Retirees
First Hawaiian Bank's employee giving culture stands out with 98% participation. In 2024, employees contributed $874,000 of their own money, the highest among Hawai‘i companies, while volunteering 11,211 hours. Even retirees continue to give back.
HMSA celebrates its legacy and wahine making a difference
In 1938, a nurse named Margaret Catton proposed the creation of a nonprofit community-based organization to help pay for medical care. That organization became the Hawaii Medical Service Association or HMSA, which is now Hawaii’s most experienced health plan. Today,…
A Bank that Knows What it Takes
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.
Picking Through Pearls of Wisdom Offered at Hawaii Business’s Wahine Forum
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.
A Year of Calm, With Uncertainty Ahead
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