Thursday, July 25, 2019 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Hilton Hawaiian Village – Coral Ballrooms ABOUT THE CONFERENCE Join Hawaii Business magazine for the 6th Annual Leadership Conference, Hawaii's largest professional development conference. Develop valuable new relationships, build influence…
Recognizing excellence in Hawaiʻi's commercial real estate industry Welcome to NAIOP Hawaii’s 22nd Annual Kukulu Hale Awards NAIOP Hawaii has served as the state’s foremost association of development industry leaders and decision-makers since 1988. Our annual Kukulu Hale Awards program…
Profiles of five great local companies that you should know about.
What does it take to succeed in Hawaii? Here are stories from local companies that are celebrating important milestones. Each has its own unique recipe for achievement and accomplishment. ALTRES, INC. Making Business Simple It’s 6:00 in the morning…
Asato Family Store creative director and co-owner Neale Asato mixes ingredients for li hing sour belts. He began the family business in 2017 and now operates a snack shop at 1306 Pali Highway near the Pali Longs store. The shop…
Employees have spoken in the 2019 Best Places to Work Survey. Read on to find out where they work and why they love their jobs.
Each year, Hawaii Business recognizes 20 people who we believe will have a major impact on Hawaii over the next two decades. They have already proven themselves by their accomplishments, intelligence, charisma, leadership and passion, but we expect even more…
28 profiles of entrepreneurs, startups and organizations that were nominated or won awards from the Hawaii Venture Capital Association. HVCA…
Daniel Lankford opened the first store of his Ohana Greenhouse chain when he was just 23. Thirteen years later he has four locations. Daniel Lankford is compelled to succeed. “I’ve worked a full-time job since I was 14 and I…
This story explores the power of local in business ownership, corporate leadership and consumer preferences. Attorney Jeff Watanabe, who has served on the boards of several large local companies, has spoken often about the subtleties of Hawaii’s culture. He says…
Happy 2019! Ready for a new way to do business? Here are three human resources resolutions that will have your business humming. Make a habit to check in with employees more often Employees today require ongoing feedback, support, and coaching.…
Welcome to the 21st annual Black Book from Hawaii Business Magazine – a valuable insight into who are the decision makers, movers and shakers of the state's business world.
The CEO of Servco Pacific grew the family business by selling off sideline companies, focusing on core competencies and excelling on both customer service and employee satisfaction, all while constantly reinventing the company. When he returned home for what he…
Jams World has been producing aloha wear in Honolulu for 54 years. The second-generation family business creates shirts, dresses and shorts that are known for unique and vibrant color patterns, which are sourced from artists globally. Jams World often finds…
We Are Wahine The Wahine Forum is Hawaii’s largest leadership and career development conference for women. Hawaii's top female executives, entrepreneurs, up-and-coming leaders and others intent on advancing their careers come together for a full-date event featuring national speakers and local…
ABOUT THE CONFERENCE Join Hawaii Business magazine for the 5th Annual Leadership Conference, Hawaii's largest professional development conference. This year's theme is RESILIENCE. Develop valuable new relationships, build influence in your space, challenge yourself to think differently and push yourself to grow…
One of the biggest challenges that family businesses face is transitioning leadership from one generation to the next. Here’s some advice on how to do it right, plus profiles of three companies and families that succeeded. Laurie Foster remembers her…
The third generation is taking the family business in new directions while preserving traditional favorites Longtime Customer Sherman Tom enthusiastically sums up Young’s Fish Market in four words: “The great culture of their business; the delicious food; wonderful customer service;…
Iris Huynh organizes piping hot aburage as it drops from the frying machine. Aloha Tofu Factory in Iwilei is the only local business producing the deep-fried tofu pouches, says company president Paul Uyehara. Six of the company’s 35 employees work…
Meet the 27 winners and finalists of the Hawaii Venture Capital Association awards. The entrepreneurial spirit is alive and flourishing in Hawaii, aka Startup Paradise. A total of 27 companies and individuals were honored at the Hawaii Venture Capital Association’s annual…
FOR A FULL RECAP OF THE EVENT CLICK HERE Hawaii Business magazine's SmallBiz Academy returns to Windward Oahu! Hawaii's family businesses will face a powerful storm in the next 10 years. According to a survey of over 150 family businesses, the…
We Are Wahine The Wahine Forum is Hawaii’s largest leadership and career development conference for women. Hawaii's top female executives, entrepreneurs, up-and-coming leaders and others intent on advancing their careers come together for a full-date event featuring national speakers and local…
To diversify this list, we have included top honorees and executives from three major Hawaii Business programs.
Past or present, people remain the soul of Kakaʻako Ewa-uplifting its concrete facade, splashing color and character across sullen streets, and creating new spaces for communions and opportunities.