One in a series of profiles of Black-owned businesses across the Islands At Raquel Noriko Curl Studio, owner Raquel Noriko brings her passion for hair and people to the Pacific. Noriko was trained as a DevaCurl stylist with experience in…
One in a series of profiles of new small businesses in Hawai‘i that have launched since the pandemic shutdown began Crisis can open a window of opportunity. Panda General Store is a grocery delivery service formed by three friends whose…
Many kamaʻāina want to support local businesses, especially now during the pandemic, and a new portal aims to make that easier.
One in a series of profiles of Black-owned businesses across the Islands Elite Prep Hawaii founder Seleena M. Harkness-Lee aspires to provide the guidance she wishes she had as a teen. Harkness-Lee describes herself as an educational consultant, coach, teacher…
One in a series of profiles of Black-owned businesses across the Islands Hawaiʻi offers more than just great local and Asian foods. Le Crêpe Café is an excellent example. Soufiane Bouharkat grew up in Paris, where he had memorable experiences…
Flower shops and other floral businesses have been hit hard by the pandemic, but they’re innovating to serve customers – and hoping that flowers remain an important part of local celebrations and people's lives Parts of Hawai‘i’s flower industry were…
One in a series of profiles of new small businesses in Hawai‘i that have launched since the pandemic shutdown. Since graduating from UH Mānoa in 2014, Tina Wang says, she has dreamed of bringing her favorite ramen to Hawaiʻi’s rich…
One in a series of profiles of new small businesses in Hawai‘i that have launched since the pandemic shutdown. COVID-19 raised stress levels as uncertainty spread across the world, and the stay-at-home orders that followed left people restless. Rare Cannabinoid…
One in a series of profiles of new small businesses in Hawai‘i that have launched since the pandemic shutdown. An international pandemic hitting just as you launch an independent business may seem like an insurmountable barrier. Noelani Yoshino is ready…
