Local Trees Can Help Solve Our Housing Crisis
A UH graduate’s relentless three-year quest proves even invasive trees can be turned into useful, even beautiful, dwellings.
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Coworking Spaces Do Much More Than You Think
We found almost two dozen coworking locations on four Hawaiian Islands and each is unique To cope with her mother’s disappearance when she was 11, Lauren Hana Chai started painting. She created dramatic portraits of San Francisco, Los Angeles, Honolulu, Las…
Do Drop In to the Dew Drop Inn
Cooking runs deep in the Tsai family. From grandfather to father to Charlie, and now to son Jimmy, culinary skills are like a family heirloom. Charlie is the chef, owner and manager of Dew Drop Inn. The dumplings, drunken chicken…
ABC Stores Takes its Next Step into the Restaurant World with Lineage on Maui
"Sorry, I have work,” says Basalt chef Keith Kong, jokingly excusing himself from the conversation. He takes a thoughtful taste from a delicately plated cremeux-stuffed chocolate cake, adorned with artful smears of filling and drippings of raspberry coulis. It’s a…
Should You Vote Yes or No on Property Tax Measure?
The state Legislature is asking voters to approve a major restructuring of our tax system The state Legislature is trying to muscle into the counties’ main area of taxation, property taxes, and voters will choose Nov. 6 whether to let…
How to Bridge the Skills Gap When Qualified Workers are Scarce
Employers seeking qualified workers are facing unprecedented skills shortages among potential employees. Here are five proactive strategies companies can take to help ensure a stronger workforce. 1. Tap into employee referrals Many companies are finding success with personal referrals. “These…
Sizzling Parties by Accel Event Rentals
Accel Event Rentals has staged events for Rihanna, Kanye West and Donald Trump, and can do yours too "I may seem relatively young, but I’m actually a veteran in this industry,” says Scott Rabe, 36, president of Accel Event Rentals…
Hawaii's Groundbreaking Leaders
Here is a convenient guide to the industry leaders featured in this month’s issue. Bacon Universal Co., Inc. Corporate Headquarters 918 Ahua Street, Honolulu, HI 96819 (808)839-7202 | baconuniversal.com Kaikor Construction 94-1388 Moaniani Street #401 Waipahu, HI 96797 (808)841-3110…
Climate Change Story is Our Most Important of the Year
If you are going to die in, say, the next 30 years and have no children or grandchildren and don’t care about the future of Hawaii, you can probably ignore our story on “The Cost of Climate Change.” For everyone…
Merging Visions: A Night of Connecting Hawaii’s Leaders
Thursday, January 1, 1970, 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm By Noelle Fujii Merging visions. It’s not as easy as it sounds because Hawaii’s leaders have their own businesses and nonprofits to focus on, said Cindy Adams, president and CEO…
Ride Along with Hawaii's Longest Commuters
Four people describe their lengthy commutes and the ways they’ve made them tolerable. Plus we offer tips to make your commute more enjoyable. Waialua to Nanakuli, 33 miles one way Start: 6:00 a.m. Good days: 40-45 minutes to work; 50-55…
Merging Visions: A Night of Connecting Hawaii’s Leaders
Merging visions. It’s not as easy as it sounds because Hawaii’s leaders have their own businesses and nonprofits to focus on, said Cindy Adams, president and CEO of Aloha United Way. But when you bring hundreds of leaders…
Today’s Shidler Students: Different Experiences, Difficult Choices, Distinct Expectations
Business is now the leading college major in America, with more than 300,000 bachelor’s degrees in business conferred in 2015-16, according to the National Center for Education Statistics. Students at the Shidler College of Business comprise 8.5 percent of the…
Going to College Before College
Many local high school students can now take courses that give them high school and college credits at the same time. If they stick to it, they will eventually graduate from college in less time and at less cost. Leanne…
60 Second C-Suite: Emily Reber Porter
On April 5th, the Hawaii Business 20 for the Next 20 2018 cohort was honored at the Alii Awards ceremony at Vintage Cave Cafe. At the event, honorees were asked questions about leadership and community service. Emily Reber Porter, COO of…
High Seas Entrepreneur
Local sailor charts a unique course in sailing’s toughest challenge – a dangerous round-the-world race. Mark Towill gripped the helm of the 65-foot Volvo Ocean Racing boat in the inky blackness of an Antarctic Ocean night, pushing the boat to…
Providing New Life for Trafficking’s Victims
When Jessica Munoz took a job as a pediatric crisis and trauma nurse at Kapiolani Medical Center for Women & Children in 2006, she noticed patients who were victims of sex trafficking. “I started seeing kids and young women coming…
Corporate Anniversaries 2018
What does it take to succeed in Hawaii? See stories from local companies that are celebrating important milestones. Each has its own unique recipe for achievement and accomplishment. Nordic PCL Construction, Inc. N&K CPAs, inc. Aloha Air Cargo
Michael Stollar, President and CEO, Hawaii Medical Service Association (HMSA)
Taking bold steps with a can-do, collaborative attitude is at the heart of Stollar’s mindset, resulting in a transformative payment model for doctors and innovative ways to connect with young consumers. The goal: reining in health care costs and fostering…
Ahead of Her Time
Among her many achievements, Liliuokalani helped create a bank for women Queen Liliuokalani is well known as a courageous advocate for Hawaiians. Less known are some of her efforts to improve the lives of women and children when she was…
The Sky Is Not the Limit at Leadership Conference
Thursday, January 1, 1970, 8:00 am - 6:00 pm Hawaii Business Magazine’s annual Leadership Conference is the biggest and best leadership development event in the state Video produced by RKT Media No one in the audience had ever…
The Sky Is Not the Limit at Leadership Conference
Hawaii Business Magazine’s annual Leadership Conference is the biggest and best leadership development event in the state Video produced by RKT Media No one in the audience had ever been in space, but astronaut Scott Kelly took them…
60 Second C-Suite: Emily Reber Porter [Sponsored]
On April 5th, the Hawaii Business 20 for the Next 20 2018 cohort was honored at the Alii Awards ceremony at Vintage Cave Cafe. At the event, honorees were asked questions about leadership and community service. https://vimeo.com/281553113 Video shot by Storylite…
No Beds at the Highway Inn, but Plenty of Ono Grinds
Highway Inn is on the ground floor of a four-story building on Ala Moana Boulevard, where it might look like an inn to tourists, says owner Monica Toguchi Ryan. But most locals know that despite the word “Inn,” there are…