The pandemic will likely have different impacts on the markets for three types of commercial real estate: retail/restaurants, office and industrial spaces The aftereffects of the pandemic seem likely to reduce the demand for retail and office space on O‘ahu,…
What has been your company’s latest pivot or innovation? Our projects cover a wide geographic range, from Waikīkī and the Neighbor Islands to Asia. We were fortunately prepared to work remotely, but we had to fine tune those systems. Internally,…
First in a series of profiles of new small businesses in Hawai‘i that have launched since the pandemic shutdown Blane Nishizawa’s secret to success is adaptability. Nishizawa’s newly opened Noods Ramen Bar began as a pop-up out of his McCully…
What is the Business Succession Group? Based on the "State of Owner Readiness Survey" conducted by the Exit Planning Institute in 2013 76% of business owners state they would like to transition in the next 10 years, while 48% indicated…
The coronavirus pandemic has forced many local restaurants to pivot their business models or risk closing for good. Here’s a look at how restaurants have changed and how they are preparing for their new normal. It was common to see…
Many people inside and outside the tourism sector want a reinvention of Hawai‘i’s No. 1 industry so that it welcomes tourists while enhancing sustainability of nature and culture here.
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the face of dentistry in Hawaii. People will notice changes as dentists work diligently to provide safer environments for their patients. “HDS and our participating dentists are focused on taking care of your smile while…
The closing of schools across the Hawaiian Islands affected all students, parents and teachers, but seniors felt it the most. Everything they had built toward during their school years had been ruined by a virus: prom, spring sports seasons, senior…
Please describe how and when you are conducting your return to your offices, stores, warehouses or other physical locations. Global Village originally targeted June 1 as an opening date based on government proclamations in April; however once given the go…
A commencement speech is a huge responsibility. The celebration part of the speech is easy. You congratulate the perseverance and hard work that earned graduates a vital piece of paper, whether it is a high school diploma or a college…
Virtual interview with: Marjie Carroll, Head of School, Montessori Community School What changes did you make to finish this school year, and have you made plans for summer school? Since March 30, teachers at Montessori Community School (MCS) have been…
It is a bittersweet May for UH-Hilo seniors. They will graduate this month with a hard-earned bachelor’s degree, but without the emotional triumph of a commencement ceremony and with their post-graduation plans on hold. Bethany Anderson, a psychology major from…
We stood in the door of our hotel room in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, mouths agape, legs numb. Our coach had just told us that our swim meet had been canceled because of the coronavirus. We were in Wisconsin in March…
Our separate surveys of business leaders and the general public reveal opinions on voting by mail and the Jones Act, and how they use social media When Hawai‘i lawmakers mandated this year’s election would be conducted mostly by mail, a…
BOSS Mini Survey of 88 local retail executives asks about revenue, profit and staffing; e-commerce and competition; and retailers’ biggest worries going forward. Part IV in a series that concludes Monday. Hawaii Business Magazine and the research team at Anthology…
What has been your company’s latest pivot or innovation? IP Xpert of Honolulu (IPX) is bringing building infrastructure into the 21st century by helping organizations implement digital building technology. Networks have evolved from the simple data networks of the 1990s and the convergence…
BOSS Survey of 404 local executives asks about Hawai‘i’s economic recovery, expected changes within their companies, the challenges of working from home, how they’ve adjusted their personal habits and more. Part III in a five-part series. Hawaii Business Magazine and…
Poll conducted March 30 to April 17 reveals pessimism unmatched among Hawai‘i’s business leaders since the depths of the Great Recession. First quarter numbers on revenue, employment and profit hint at second quarter devastation to come. Hawaii Business Magazine and…
What has been your company’s latest pivot or innovation? eMortgage Hawaii was founded in 2011 with the idea to make the entire mortgage process electronic and virtual. The last step in our development process occurred in 2019 when we released…
A scientific survey of 482 people asks: What happened to your job and what are some consequences of working remotely? Hawaii Business Magazine and the research team at Anthology Marketing Group collaborated on this scientific survey of 482 Hawai‘i residents…
Virtual Interview: Katherine Don, Executive Director, Honolulu Biennial Foundation How has your organization been able to continue its core mission(s)? This crisis has brought our board together to reflect on our mission to empower the arts in Hawai‘i; to articulate…
Virtual Interview: Katie Chang, Executive Director, Center for Tomorrow’s Leaders How has your organization been able to continue its core mission(s)? Our first priority was to continue leadership development for the 600 students in our leadership programs in high schools…
COVID-19 is accelerating many changes in health care beyond telemedicine, including how doctors, nurses and other health care professionals are trained; new rules on vaccinations and testing; and how we handle future pandemics.
The COVID-19 crisis has forced thousands of local companies to move more of their business online. That means now is a great time to take advantage of all the data being generated and grow your company with business intelligence and…