Valley Isle Startup Packs a Big Punch
Maui Chili Chili Oil is a part of Mana Up’s eighth cohort
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Kaua‘i Entrepreneur Turns A Childhood Hobby Into a Career
Brianne & Co. is part of Mana Up’s eighth cohort.
Purple Yam Company’s Name, UBAE, Means Ube Before Anything Else
UBAE, pronounced like its main ingredient, is one of the 11 businesses in Mana Up’s eighth cohort
Footwear Company Wants You to Slip into Sustainability
Kaka‘ako Kasuals is one of the 11 companies in Mana Up’s eighth cohort
Mana Up’s 8th Cohort: 11 Companies Founded in Hawai‘i and Aiming for the World
Hawaii Business Magazine is publishing profiles of each company this week on our website.
Fujikami Florist Has 104 Years of Experience Expressing Emotions Through Flowers
SmallBiz Editor’s Choice Awards Hall of Fame: Eileen Miura continues a proud family legacy at Hawai‘i’s oldest florist in Downtown Honolulu.
Aloha Revolution Turns a Small Online Store into a Major Shirt Brand
2023 SmallBiz Editor’s Choice Award winner: Owner Ed hopes to spread his aloha with unique designs and special fundraiser shirts.
The Transformed World of Tipping: What You Should Know
Digital payment systems, inflation and pandemic challenges can make tips more crucial for Hawai‘i workers – and more confusing for customers.
Islander Sake Brewery Produces Traditional Sake with Some Local Flavors
2023 SmallBiz Editor’s Choice Award winner: Chiaki Takahashi and Tama Hirose operate Hawai‘i’s only licensed sake brewery and a new sushi restaurant.
Island Pet Movers Is Happy to Transport Your Aardvark
2023 SmallBiz Editor’s Choice Award winner: Owner Kari Mendoza’s company moves 5,000 pets a year, and sometimes more exotic creatures.
Your Hawaii Home Insurance Rates Have Probably Gone Up. Here’s Why.
The reasons are numerous, including rising construction costs, leaking pipes and Florida’s Hurricane Ian. But there are ways to reduce your premiums.
For Women Entrepreneurs: Expert Advice, Original Data and a New Conference
This one-stop package helps Hawai‘i women overcome the challenges of launching and sustaining their businesses.
Keaau Filipino Food Store Offers Specialty Products and Freshly Made Desserts
2023 SmallBiz Editor’s Choice Award winner: Maria Tereza Gacula and Mitchell Gacula expand the small-town grocery started by their parents in Puna.
Wasabi Tours Hawaii Introduces Visitors to the Big Island’s Natural Beauty
2023 SmallBiz Editor’s Choice Award winner: This top-ranked company focuses on small-group tours and low-impact experiences, says co-founder Jay Geng.
John De Fries Reflects on His Calling With Hawai‘i’s Visitor Industry, S2E4
The president and CEO of the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority discusses the Islands’ potential as a model for regenerative living and the results the agency is already seeing from its destination management plans.
This Nonprofit Helps Kaua‘i’s Farmers Start Up and Grow
Mālama Kaua‘i’s network increased sales by almost 6% in a year, with one farmer reaching six figures.
My Job Is Preparing Students for Careers in the Music Industry
At Honolulu Community College, Eric Lagrimas draws on his experience in the music business to show how it’s done.
Bettina Mehnert on Designing with a Purpose and Planning for a Sustainable Future, S2E3
The president and CEO of architectural firm AHL is driven by the impacts her work will have on the next generation.
Like Airbnb But on Wheels
Locals use web-based services like Turo to rent their cars to strangers for extra income. One host couple say they now offer 75 cars owned by themselves and others.
Five Tips for a Healthy Divorce
Family Mediation Hawaii provides professional mediation, parenting coordination, and support to those struggling with family conflict.
Hawaiʻi’s Top Employers Profiles 2023
Employees have spoken in the 2023 Best Places to Work Survey. Read to find out where they work and why they love their jobs.
Hawai‘i’s Best Places to Work 2023
These 76 companies and nonprofits score an average of 90% on employee engagement. The national average is just 32%.
How Three Small Companies Use Unusual Benefits to Build Loyal Teams
These Best Places to Work in Hawai‘i prioritize well-being, and they offer employee programs that prove it.
$20 Million to Reform Youth Incarceration
Opportunity Youth Action Hawai‘i works to replace prison time with Hawaiian-based restorative justice.