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Hawai‘i Construction Companies Say Revenues and Profits Are Up
Our biannual BOSS Survey found the construction industry is doing better than other industries, but leaders are less positive about the permitting process.
“Living Paycheck to Paycheck Can Be Scary”: How Nonprofits Help Hawai‘i’s Struggling Middle Class Gain Financial Stability
In America’s most costly state, 44% of people can’t afford basic expenses and many more barely stay afloat. But there’s help for the wide spectrum of ALICE residents, including highly educated yet underpaid professionals.
Luxury Condos for Sale in Waikīkī Top Out at $16.8 Million
Japanese buyers have been mostly absent from the high-end market since the pandemic started, but many mainlanders, and some locals, are showing interest.
Bob Harrison Reflects on His 27-Year Career with First Hawaiian Bank, S2E9
The bank’s chairman, president and CEO says clients can expect upgraded online and mobile offerings this year.
Here’s How David Matlin Took UH Athletics to New Heights, S2E8
During his tenure as UH’s athletic director, he hired a record 16 head coaches, helped student athlete graduation rates and grade point averages hit all-time highs, and oversaw $103 million in facility upgrades.
Book Excerpt: “Our Beaches Were Empty, Our Hospitals Full”
Authors Kirk Caldwell and Georgette Deemer interviewed local leaders for an inside view of what it was like to navigate the pandemic.
CEO Says New Investment Gives ProService Hawaii a Chance to Be Major Mainland HR Provider
Ben Godsey believes technology investor Silver Lake provides ProService with the expertise to expand its HR outsourcing into key national markets while staying based in Hawai‘i
Growing Up in an Age of Anxiety
Hawai‘i’s young people are struggling with mental health issues. Nearly half of high school girls and 60% of LGBTQ+ students experience depression. And help can be hard to find.
Home Sales are Down, But the Drop in New Mortgages is Far Greater
Both O‘ahu and national numbers show 56% declines in new residential home mortgages during the first quarter of 2023 compared to the same period last year.
Micah Kāne on Leadership and Influence, S2E7
For the Hawaii Community Foundation president and CEO, it's all about being relevant, humble and helping the next generation of leaders.
Mana Up’s 8th Cohort: 11 Companies Founded in Hawai‘i and Aiming for the World
Hawaii Business Magazine is publishing profiles of each company this week on our website.
Happy Anniversary – Here’s Our Gift to You
Aloha Air Cargo is celebrating 15 years of timely and dependent air cargo service into and throughout the Hawaiian Islands.
Tip Top Motel, Café & Bakery Preserves a No-frills, Family Atmosphere on Kaua‘i
SmallBiz Editor’s Choice Awards Hall of Fame: Fourth-generation owner Jonathan Ota maintains the spirit of the original Līhu‘e breakfast spot started in 1916.
Islander Sake Brewery Produces Traditional Sake with Some Local Flavors
2023 SmallBiz Editor’s Choice Award winner: Chiaki Takahashi and Tama Hirose operate Hawai‘i’s only licensed sake brewery and a new sushi restaurant.
For Women Entrepreneurs: Expert Advice, Original Data and a New Conference
This one-stop package helps Hawai‘i women overcome the challenges of launching and sustaining their businesses.
Inspired by the Past, Kōloa Rum Co. Is Innovating for Modern Tastes
2023 SmallBiz Editor’s Choice Award winner: President and CEO Bob Gunter says the premium Kaua‘i-made rum is sold in 32 states and internationally.
Bill Might Require Training for Volunteers Who Serve on Condo Boards
But it’s already hard to recruit people to the boards, says one critic, and such a requirement would make it even harder.
Bettina Mehnert on Designing with a Purpose and Planning for a Sustainable Future, S2E3
The president and CEO of architectural firm AHL is driven by the impacts her work will have on the next generation.
Bringing New Life to Hawai‘i Island’s “Hele-On” Service
The county’s mass transit system, which includes its buses, ride-share taxi program, bike-share services and paratransit services, is going through a major revamp.
New Wheels for TheBus
Some buses have passed the million-mile mark. Now the fleet is getting an overhaul, including new EV and clean-diesel models.
Paying it Forward
See-Ming Yim worked hard to build a career in electrical engineering— with the support of many others. Now, he's finding ways to give back.