20 for the Next 20: Spencer Dung, Westpac Wealth Partners
This “methodical” managing director and wealth management advisor is dedicated to helping people make better financial decisions.
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Private Equity Owns a Big Chunk of Hawai‘i’s Hotels. Here’s Why That Matters.
Private equity companies own almost 30% of Hawai‘i’s hotel rooms, a huge increase in the past two decades. We investigate the pros and cons.
Food Delivery’s Fast-Paced World
DoorDash and similar apps are more popular than ever. Here’s what Hawai‘i customers, restaurateurs and an indefatigable driver say about the benefits and costs.
New(ish) Kid on the Block
A Special Event Industry pro returns, bringing his passion and expertise back to the islands
How Servco Prepares the Next Generation of Leaders
Two long-time executives explain their multi-year succession strategy, as they prepare to exit on Oct. 1.
My Job Is Making Ice Cream with Local Ingredients
Sage Creamery favorites include vanilla, chocolate, honey, fruit, coffee and tea.
Island Maid: 2022 SmallBiz Editor’s Choice Award Winner – Long-term Success
The 41-year-old company keeps alive the flavors that Hawai‘i’s people grew up with.
Read About Past CEOs of the Year
Recent honorees include Micah Kāne, Bettina Mehnert, Mark Fukunaga, and Bob Harrison. Earlier CEOs successfully led Hawaiian Airlines, Hawaiian Telcom and Central Pacific Bank out of bankruptcies.
The 2021 Guide to Hawaiʻi's Shipping, Air and Transportation
Industry leaders share new challenges and what they look forward to in the future.
Kahuku Farms Offers Handcrafted Products, Tours and a Farm-to-Table Café
Part of Mana Up’s sixth cohort of Hawai‘i companies
Kalapawai Market: Small Biz Editor’s Choice Award winner for Retail
The emerald green plantation-style store is an eye-catching landmark on the edge of Kailua Beach Park.
Three Generations in Plastics
“We hired two new people and invested in equipment to help with the creative side and faster turnaround,” says Andrew Min, GM of the 70-year-old family business in Iwilei. His grandparents, Frank and Elaine Min, launched Min’s Workshop after Frank…
Corporate Anniversaries 2021
What does it take to succeed in Hawaiʻi? Business longevity and growth is a testament to solid management, exceptional products and incomparable service. Be inspired by these local companies who are celebrating important milestones in 2021.
Planning for a Bright, Secure Future
The world has changed faster than we could have imagined, and for many, the future is full of uncertainty. See how these companies have transformed their businesses — anticipating trends and embracing innovation — to better serve their customers in…
Partnering to Grow Hawaii’s Future Workforce
In Hawaii we know that it takes more than a village to raise our young; a concept that John Leong, CEO of KUPU, built upon when launching his nonprofit. This commitment to a village was modeled by his grandfather as…
Catherine A. Taschner
Catherine A. Taschner has been named to the Best Lawyers in America©: 2021 Ones to Watch list in the practice areas of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships); Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law; and Land Use and Zoning…
Retired CEO of HPM Building Supply, Robert “Bobby” Fujimoto, Dies
Robert "Bobby" Fujimoto, retired chairman and CEO of HPM Building Supply, died Thursday in Hilo, according to a news release from the company. He was 93. Fujimoto was the grandson of Kametaro Fujimoto, founder of HPM, which was established in…
The Best of Startup Paradise
Profiles of the 25 winners and finalists of the 2020 Hawaii Venture Capital Association's Awards.
20 for the Next 20: Lina Le, Y. Hata & Co. Ltd.
Lina Le Enterprise Director of Human Resources Y. Hata & Co. Ltd. Age 29 "My parents are boat people from Vietnam,” says Lina Le simply. After escaping that country following the war, her parents took three years to reach the…
Ahead of the HR Game: Tanioka's Seafoods
Jasmine Tanioka remembers her parents, Mel and Lynn Tanioka, working seven days a week when they started Tanioka’s Seafoods and Catering. It’s a big job for any organization, let alone a family business, where long working hours can often spill…
Here Comes Gen Z
About 72 million people in America have been born since 1995, with the oldest in their early 20s and entering the workforce. Here are four important things that supervisors and colleagues should know about the growing wave of post-Millennial young…
2019 Black Book: 339 Executives to Know
Now in its 22nd year, this directory features honorees from every major recognition program of Hawaii Business Magazine.
Year In Review: 2019
Highlights from some of Hawai‘i’s top executives, professionals and companies. BEST PLACES TO WORK Pacxa Pacxa – Hawai‘i’s leading IT solutions provider – has been named one of the “Best Places To Work” for the sixth year in a row.…
The Many Ways Local Companies Give Back
76 organizations in the latest list of Hawai‘i's Most Charitable Companies gave a total of $162 million in cash and in-kind donations in 2018.