My Job: Cleaning Up After Disasters and Tragedies
Adam Ah Sue had been working as a hotel concierge, but says he got tired of the mundane work he did every day.
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The Resilient City Emerging
The pandemic is leaving its mark on cities, impacting urban design, transportation and governance. Five experts reflect on developing trends and future possibilities for resilience in Honolulu.
Secrets of Success After Prison
It starts with a willingness by former inmates to change and includes supportive programs and caring employers.
Celebrating Women in Leadership: G70 Associate Principals on their Foundation for Success
In March, Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day is recognized around the world. In honor of this, we share some thoughts and advice from our G70 Associate Principals.
New Family Friendly Hours at HoMA
As our community began to cautiously reopen at the end of 2020, local families sought out safe and engaging activities to spark their creativity and connection after months of being homebound.
Episode 4 – Health & Wellness, Part 2, CHANGE Event Series
You know, I have a side gig. I teach at UH Mānoa. And what’s different from my generation is kids are talking a lot more about mental health and mental illness and suicide.
Episode 3 – Health & Wellness, CHANGE Event Series, Part 1
The Hawaii Business Podcast · Episode 3 - CHANGE - Health & Wellness Part 1 (01:21) Steve Petranik: Mark, I’m going to start with you. Some people with tickets to today’s event did not come. We were almost sold out. So you…
Episode 2 – Community & Economy, CHANGE Event Series, Part 2
The Hawaii Business Podcast · Episode 2 - CHANGE - Community & Economy - Part 2 (1:13) Steve: I’m gonna stick for a while with these questions from the students because they are really good. Here’s a question about the cost of living. Christine and the others…
Are You Worried About Leading a Virtual Team? Just Stick with These Basics
Have you been scrambling to read everything you can on leading a distributed team? Take a deep breath and get back to basics.
Cultivating Authenticity in Design
What makes the places in which we live, work and play here in Hawaii irreplicable anywhere else in the world?
The Transformation of Hawai‘i
An oral history tells the behind-the-scenes stories of broken color barriers, big land and financing deals, and other colorful incidents that helped create modern Hawai‘i
Construction Industry Still a Bright Spot for Hawaiʻi Economy During Pandemic
Diverse projects are keeping Hawai‘i’s construction industry busy and offering much-needed support for the state’s fractured economy.
Editor’s Note: Why We Write
There were many days in 2020 when even I was reluctant to read the news. The pandemic, human tragedy, political battles, conspiracy theories and plenty more made it hard to take another daily dose.
Investing in People, Companies and the ʻĀina
The pandemic accelerates new ways of lending, financing and investment in the Islands.
Black Girls Surf
Several groups organize camps to introduce more young women of color to surfing. The long-term goal: more diversity in women’s pro surfing.
2 Local Surveys Ask About Today and Tomorrow
You already know the big picture.These two surveys fill in some of the details about what happened to businesses and people during the first eight months of the pandemic, and what the new normal looks like to them.
5 Steps to Biki Commutes
Biki, Honolulu's bike-share program, offers a healthy way to commute, says Todd Boulanger, executive director of Bikeshare Hawaii.
Going, Going, But Not Yet Gone: Gender Bias in Family Businesses
Gender bias still exists within the leadership of many local family businesses, but its hold slips as new generations take over.
Family Business Forum: Own Your Worth
How local family businesses can take full advantage of the talents of everyone in the family – regardless of gender or age.
Planning for a Bright, Secure Future
The world has changed faster than we could have imagined, and for many, the future is full of uncertainty. See how these companies have transformed their businesses — anticipating trends and embracing innovation — to better serve their customers in…
Today's Lesson: No Wi-Fi = No Learning
Disparities in internet access have long made learning more difficult for some students, from kindergarten to college. And with students learning from home now more than ever, that digital divide has widened. Educators, nonprofits, companies and families are working on…
Hawaiʻi's Geckos Play a Positive Role in Your Home
Many eat cockroaches and ants, while others dine on spiders and centipedes. Though you may see your home as yours, geckos see it otherwise. They are often highly territorial and usually claim a part of your house as their own.
Talk Story: John Leong, CEO of Kupu and Pono Pacific and an Obama Foundation Fellow
Leong leads two organizations: Pono Pacific, a company that helps manage natural resources for landowners and conservation managers, with a focus on sustainability; and Kupu, a youth-empowerment nonprofit with conservation, culinary and other programs. He believes Hawai‘i is an ideal…
"Talent Roadmap" Declares: Now is the Time to Reinvent Hawaiʻi's Economy
The coronavirus has put tens of thousands of local people out of work. Enhancing workforce development is the starting point, according to a report from the Hawaiʻi Executive Collaborative, which is based on input from almost 200 people. The economic impact…