Entrepreneurship is a state of being that does not end with the sale or transfer or end of a business; it's the end of one experiment. As we experience our current situation, one senses a growing appreciation of and call for entrepreneurship and innovation as the way out of this mess.
Hurricane Douglas was yet another 2020 wake-up call for Hawaii businesses to maintain strong protocols for seamless operation and worry-free continuity. Our HR teams continually provide first line defense for COVID-19 risks, natural disasters and potential business interruptions, because the…
Aging condo buildings need large, complex projects to keep them safe and functional. But many condo associations have not budgeted for these expensive, time-consuming repairs, says Dana Bergeman, CEO of local construction management company Bergeman Group.
A 40-year-old Honolulu condominium can show its age in many ways: brittle, leaking pipes; cracks in its concrete walls and decks; rusted rebar; and corroded railings and window frames.
What’s better than a delicious meal prepared by an amazing chef? Enjoying that meal in the safety and comfort of your own home! That’s exactly what da CHEFS box provides to you and your ‘ohana. Each week brings a gourmet…
Creating safe and agile work spaces — whether in the office or remote — will be key to maintaining company culture and keeping employees healthy and productive. See how these companies rethink work spaces in Hawaiʻi. CEI Hawaii (Corporate…
One in a series of profiles of Black-owned businesses across the Islands Hawaiʻi offers more than just great local and Asian foods. Le Crêpe Café is an excellent example. Soufiane Bouharkat grew up in Paris, where he had memorable experiences…
TheBus never shut down during the early months of the pandemic, and back then its few riders often had plenty of room to social distance – and faster commutes, too.
Projects big and small, public and private, keep construction as the major economic sector with the fewest layoffs.
One in a series of profiles of new small businesses in Hawai‘i that have launched since the pandemic shutdown. COVID-19 raised stress levels as uncertainty spread across the world, and the stay-at-home orders that followed left people restless. Rare Cannabinoid…
Richard Matsui has moved back home and thinks others will do the same Richard Matsui, the founder and CEO of kWh Analytics, has moved back to Hawai‘i and thinks many others in the tech world will consider doing the same…
The pandemic so far has not had a major impact nationally on the residential real estate market but there are interesting trends worth watching, says real estate expert Stefan Swanepoel.
How the market for Hawaiʻi homes has been transformed by the pandemic, tech, customer preferences and other changes.
The latest in a series of profiles of new small businesses in Hawai‘i that have launched since the pandemic shutdown This story was first published in HONOLULU Magazine. Miro Kaimukī At a time when they had been planning on…
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…