David M. Lundstrom
I want to thank my many clients for choosing me as their real estate agent and broker. None of my professional experiences have been as rewarding as being a part of an elite group of Brokers in Hawaii and a…
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Noël Pietsch Shaw
Thank you, Hawai‘i Business Magazine, for this incredible honor. I’m deeply humbled to be recognized among the top real estate professionals in the state. This recognition reflects the trust my clients place in me, the strength and support of…
Kim Wong Balisacan
While 2020 was an unusual year for all of us, I’d like to thank my family, friends, colleagues, clients, and everyone at Better Homes & Gardens (from Myron & Ambur to our admin, escrow trackers, marketing peeps, & our managers)…
Itoko Leciejewski
Itoko was born & raised in Tokyo and graduated from Peninsula College with a degree in Business in the State of Washington. She has been a Top producing awardee each year that she has been in real estate since 2009.…
Daniel Ulu
I was born and raised here in O‘ahu and I am deeply rooted in the communities to which I serve. I served in the U.S. Coast Guard from 2009-2012 and thereafter attended the University of Hawai‘i – West O‘ahu majoring…
Sue Brown
Formerly from Australia, Sue moved to Kona in 1982. After 20 fulfilling and rewarding years as a preschool Director/Teacher in the North and South Kona Districts, Sue transitioned to a real estate career in 2003, with the same enthusiasm to…
Nicholaas Schenk
Nic was born in Honolulu and raised on the Big Island where he graduated from Hawai‘i Preparatory Academy. He went on to complete his bachelor’s degree in Business at the University of the Pacific and while there, was captain of…
Dana Asis
Dana Asis brings a unique perspective to her real estate business – she was born and raised in Southern California, went to college and had a career in Silicon Valley but never lost the strong family ties to Hawai‘i that…
Jana Kaholoaʻa
Coming from a family of entrepreneurs, real estate broker Jana Kaholoa‘a learned from an early age the importance of a good work ethic. Her great-grandfather started local favorite Holy’s Bakery and great-granduncle the historic Nanbu Hotel in the 1930s in…
Brett K. Aka
Brett Aka approaches real estate differently. As a former Manager within Ernst & Young’s Honolulu Advisory Services practice, he brings a unique combination of analytical thinking, financial expertise, and strategic negotiation skills to every transaction. Rather than focusing solely…
3 Factors Shift Hawai‘i's Real Estate into Overdrive
The pandemic has shifted Hawaiʻi's already expensive house prices into overdrive. Five, ten or more buyers sometimes compete for the same homes, turning sales into bidding wars — with cash buyers holding the edge.
Monthly Index Tracks Robust Rebound in Sales at Hawai‘i Restaurants
Food Gurus Hawaii Restaurant Index tracks over 125,000 daily transactions at more than 130 restaurant units statewide.
Adding New Skills to Open More Doors
Part 8 of a series of stories about resilience during the pandemic
Nalu Scientific Measures the Universe from Hawai‘i
The local startup founded by UH researchers develops cutting-edge technology for use around the world, underwater and in space.
Pawniolo Pets Offers Raw Pet Food from Hawai‘i Island
The company is part of Mana Up’s sixth cohort
How to Resolve Community Conflicts
Community opposition to proposed projects is nothing new, but it seems to be more common nowadays. And more effective. To get moving on such projects, and others, Hawai‘i must work with communities that are demanding a voice in their future.
Pacxa: Small Biz Editor’s Choice Award winner for Tech
Pacxa was formed in 2010 when several local tech businesses united into a single company offering a range of IT services, including support, outsourcing and consulting.
Better with ʻUlu
‘Ulu Mana started in 2017 after Hawai‘i Island native Loren Shoop merged his favorite hummus recipes with ‘ulu.
Big Island Coffee Roasters: Small Biz Editor’s Choice Award winner for Hawaiʻi Island
A listing for a Hawaiʻi coffee farm caught the eyes of two Oregon natives as they surfed through Craigslist in 2010 during the aftermath of the Great Recession.
Koʻolau Distillery: Small Biz Editor’s Choice Award winner for Veteran-owned
In the early days of the pandemic, Ko‘olau Distillery pivoted from making whiskey to creating hand sanitizer, which it donated to first responders, hospitals and others in need.
My Job: Cleaning Up After Disasters and Tragedies
Adam Ah Sue had been working as a hotel concierge, but says he got tired of the mundane work he did every day.
The Resilient City Emerging
The pandemic is leaving its mark on cities, impacting urban design, transportation and governance. Five experts reflect on developing trends and future possibilities for resilience in Honolulu.
Health & Wellness 2021
This discussion included change-makers in Health & Wellness from across the Islands – from Kaua‘i to Hawai‘i Island.
