BOSS Survey: From Bad to Even Worse
The latest BOSS Survey of 412 local business owners and executives reveals what’s on their minds.
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Gov. Green Neutral on One Health Hawaiʻi Plan But Says Reforms Needed
Gov. Josh Green held to a neutral stance on the proposed combination of Hawaiʻi’s largest medical insurer and the second-largest hospital system, but he urged local leaders and medical professionals to proactively reform the state’s healthcare landscape before outside forces…
Dead Last. Now What?
Hawai‘i has just been named the worst state in America to do business in CNBC's 2026 "America's Top States for Business" rankings. Hawaii Business Magazine's BOSS Survey backs up what the CNBC ranking suggests: a majority – 57% – told researchers that Hawai‘i is now a worse place to run a business than it was five years ago.
FHB Foundation Awards $25,000 Grant to Center for Marine Debris Research
Funds come at crucial time for the Honolulu center that aims to recycle tons of fishing nets and other debris removed from oceans around Hawaiʻi. Center was a victim of slashed federal funding for science programs.
Yōkoso! Hawai‘i Brands, With Yen on Their Side, Seek Opportunities in Japan
Tapping long cultural ties and a favorable exchange rate, some Hawaiʻi businesses see new promise in Japan's home market.
This Wai‘anae Community Had a Home but Not Housing. Soon They’ll Have Both.
Carrying on the mission of their late matriarch, Puʻuhonua O Waiʻanae is relocating its community from tents on state land to housing on purchased property. They have until Oct. 16 to complete the move and clean up their former site.
Big Island Artist Gary Ackerman Inspired by Creative Muses Over 5 Decades
Still going strong at 85, Ackerman has built a global following but remains anchored in his North Kohala community. He continues to see the world with fresh eyes and paints every single day.
Hard-Won Lessons on Rejection from 39 Years in Sales
Nobody likes rejection, but it is an inevitable part of any career. Here is what a 39-year sales veteran taught me about how to pick yourself back up after being turned down, refine your pitch and find the courage to try again.
From Black Sheep to Model of Success, Waipahu High School’s Amazing Transformation
The school’s “six schools in one” robust career academies are transforming the way education helps students prepare for the workforce.
