Bypassing the Bitcoin Blockade
How one state worker helped open the door to Cryptocurrency in Hawai‘i
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Talk Story Interview with Mike Wysocki
Maui-based Mike Wysocki never thought his undergraduate degree in sociology would lead him to a long and successful career in tech security sales.
Nalu Scientific Measures the Universe from Hawai‘i
The local startup founded by UH researchers develops cutting-edge technology for use around the world, underwater and in space.
Maui Varieties LTD. / House Mart Inducted into Hawaiʻi Small Business Hall of Fame
Maui Varieties is the parent company of 14 Ace Hardware and six Ben Franklin stores in Hawai‘i, as well as five stores in Seattle and Oregon, and two in Las Vegas. Maui Varieties also owns two Daiso discount stores on Oʻahu, which specialize in Japanese products.
Inter-Island Solar Supply: Small Biz Editor’s Choice Award winner for Green Business
Inter-Island Solar Supply started 46 years ago as a supplier of solar hot water equipment but has since expanded to also sell solar PV panels, residential gas water heaters, water filtration systems and other equipment to Hawaiʻi contractors and builders.
Accumulus: Small Biz Editor’s Choice Award winner for New Business
Last March, when the first CARES Act became law, Stacey Katakura says Accumulus held financial webinars that taught business owners how to access federal aid and keep their doors open.
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.
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.