Named Salesperson of the Year, the CEO of the Hawai‘i Lodging and Tourism Association discusses collaboration, diversification in tourism, building tomorrow’s workforce and much more. Mufi Hannemann was named Salesperson of the Year by the Honolulu Chapter of Sales and…
Six local leaders in health care discuss coronavirus, health disparities, tomorrow’s doctors and nurses, and more at Hawaii Business Magazine CHANGE event “Whenever you look at an emergency, the more we collaborate, the more we communicate, the more we’re going…
Smart strategy and effective execution in social media are the difference between results and Just about every business uses social media for marketing. But how you use social media makes all the difference. “Every business should be marketing via social…
The mission of Hawaii Business Magazine is holding steady. What changes is how we keep adding to the ways we fulfill that mission. Throughout our six decades, our role in driving positive change in Hawai‘i has been to provide important…
The 2020 forecast is clear and glassy for Blue Pacific Window Cleaning. Located on the North Shore of Oahu, the small-but-growing company specializes in window cleaning, power washing, and water spot restoration done by skilled professionals. Owner Austin Allgood is…
Mahalo for 30 years of your voices. It all started in 1989. After congress mandated the creation of public access programming for cable television, the non-profit ʻŌlelo Community Media became the public, education, and government (PEG) access provider for Oʻahu.…
Profiles of the 25 winners and finalists of the 2020 Hawaii Venture Capital Association's Awards.
Y. Hata & Co., Ltd. Corporate Executive Chef, Matthew Small, steps into the ChefZone test kitchen to cook up some delicious Crispy Thai Calamari with a Chili Lime Dipping Sauce and reveals his secret ingredient that makes the delicious difference.…
These institutions can expand your education and help develop new skills. This special section provides information about advanced degrees, special certifications, and mentorship programs to provide you with the opportunity to advance your career. Dr.…
Whether considering a new position in the same company or pivoting to a new career, consider the lessons learned from these local leaders. Here are edited and condensed excerpts from a session held at Hawaii Business Magazine’s Wahine Forum in…
Since taking the helm in 2005, Godsey has overseen exponential growth, brought in corporate investors and acquired a rival HR services firm. His boldest move may be January’s introduction of a technology platform that will help add more HR consultative…
Name: Samuel K. Peck Age: 57 Job: Heavy equipment operator foreman, Goodfellow Bros. Inc., Waikoloa office, Hawai‘i Island Beginnings: Peck grew up and lives in Waimea, where his father owned a trucking and heavy equipment company. “My dad was my…
How two brothers are going beyond food service expectations For years, The Alley Restaurant at Aiea Bowl has provided Hawaii with a unique combination of delicious food in a fun-filled atmosphere locals have come to know and love. When brothers…
It was also a major theme at the East Meets West conference, which brought together investors, entrepreneurs and professionals from around the Pacific Venture capital’s investments in startups will focus more on sustainability in the coming decade, according to a…
Elisia Flores took over as CEO in August 2019 from her father, Eddie Flores Jr. The new CEO starts 2020 with a record 200 L&L franchises and the launch of a new concept – L&L Hawaiian Mixplate – at three…
BOSS Survey interviewed 433 business representatives statewide; 808 Poll reached 473 adult members of the general public statewide Asked for their personal opinion on whether the state should raise the minimum wage, the separate surveys of business leaders and the…
he lab’s studies into the human mind open many possibilities, including helping paralyzed people to speak and improving traffic safety There were 68 wires protruding from the cap on my head, which allowed a whole team of researchers to look…
A full count in the 2020 census is key to Hawai‘i getting its rightful share of federal funding, and the state is working to make that happen. Here’s how you and your company can help. The U.S. Census is much…
Ethel and Joe Murphy launched a business magazine in 1955 called Hawaii Engineer, which eventually morphed into Hawaii Business. That founding 65 years ago makes us the first and oldest regional business magazine in the country.
Y. Hata & Co., Ltd. has a long history of supporting education in Hawai‘i, and an even longer history of delivering high quality food products and restaurant supplies to Hawai‘i businesses. The company began as a mom-and-pop operation in Hilo…
A&B has evolved over its 150 years, starting in sugar, adding shipping, then tourism and now focusing on Hawai‘i real estate. Benjamin attributes the company’s longevity to being able to morph into relevant businesses that provide value and long-term stability.…
$88 Billion is the estimated liabilities for state and local governments over the next 30 years on infrastructure, pensions and climate change. We explore three broad options to pay these liabilities: increase government revenues, reduce government spending and grow the…
Authors say Hawai‘i can help build a vibrant and diverse economy in the 21st century with a coordinated effort by business and government. Visitor numbers keep setting records year after year, but core questions about tourism and the Hawai‘i economy…
A BOSS survey of 433 business leaders shows continuing strong performance by local companies, but those leaders are now more wary of Hawai‘i’s economic future We surveyed leaders at 433 Hawai‘i companies and got 433 different sets of answers. When…