Hawai‘i Business Magazine identified the leading real estate companies and invited them to submit their Top Performers. This section profiles many of these Top Performers in real estate. Consider these agents and companies when preparing to make your next real estate transaction.
People are divided: Some say the state’s political status quo needs an overhaul that only a Constitutional Convention can provide. Others fear a new ConCon could be hijacked by outside interests and valuable rights and institutions damaged.
Meet sixteen attorneys who are redefining excellence early in their careers.
AI is transforming industries and creating wealth opportunities – but can investors separate lasting value from market hype?
Hawaii Dental Service (HDS) is the leading not-for-profit dental benefits provider in Hawaiʻi, serving the state for over 60 years. HDS partners with over 95% of Hawaiʻi's licensed, practicing dentists and serves more than one million residents in Hawaiʻi, Guam…
In today’s rapidly changing workplace, leadership is no longer defined by authority alone. People-Centered Leadership focuses on leading with aloha, emotional intelligence, authenticity, and connection while still driving performance and results. As technology and AI continue to reshape the way we work, the need for human-centered leadership has never been more important. This year’s conference explores how strong leaders build trust, navigate difficult conversations, foster belonging, and create cultures where people feel valued, motivated, and empowered to thrive. Through practical workshops and candid conversations, attendees will gain tools to lead with greater humanity, resilience, and impact in an increasingly complex world.
Applications are open for WE by CPB Rising Tide, a 10-week program offering mentorship, education, and a community of support for women business owners in Hawaii.
The Hawai‘i P3 Summit brings together leaders from the public and private sectors to collaborate on solutions for Hawai‘i’s most pressing challenges. Through open dialogue and shared insight, the summit explores how partnerships can unlock innovative approaches to public sector projects, strengthen communities, and create long-term impact.
Employee responses in the 2026 Best Places to Work Survey show what matters most in the workplace.
Summer Shelverton graduated third in her law school class while raising a newborn, and now leads trusts and estates at Hawai‘i's largest law firm.
At 35, Kaloa Robinson is already the lead manager of a $4 billion, 20-year project, one of the largest public infrastructure efforts in Hawai‘i's history.
Nearly 20 years into a career spanning McKinsey, the Biden Administration, and multiple companies built and sold, Richard Matsui is just getting started at home.
A former bakery owner turned tech economy builder, Trung Lam is positioning Hawai‘i's ocean and space industries as its next competitive advantage.
From policy work to startup COO to EV strategy at Hawaiian Electric, Jamila Jarmon thrives in roles that didn't exist until she filled them.
The Women Entrepreneurs Conference is focused on helping women entrepreneurs grow their business by providing information on access to capital, revenue growth opportunities, financial management, networking and connecting, and inspiration by learning from successful women business owners.
After recruiting on Wall Street and in Seattle, Zack Hernandez came home to build the tech talent pipeline Hawai‘i has always needed.
A first-generation college graduate who broke into a male-dominated field, Elaine Gascon now oversees condo policies topping $200 million in replacement value.
Once a client of the organization she now leads, Chelsie Evans has grown HCA from $1.5 million to a $10 million agency serving Hawai‘i families.
Kapua Chandler came home with a PhD and a mission, founding Kaua‘i's first tuition-free public middle school rooted in 'āina-based education.
Editor-in-Chief Jennifer Ablan reflects on what it meant to select this year's HB20 honorees and why the most meaningful kind of leadership in Hawai‘i rarely makes headlines.
Three Hawai‘i athletes brought home medals and shattered records at the IDFPA World Championships proving that grit, community and aloha spirit can overcome any obstacle.
Hawaii’s largest young professionals mentorship program accepts applications through Jan. 31.
Construction is expected to be strong, driven in part by large infrastructure projects, but tourism is slipping and the safety net fraying.
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