Figs are Hawaiʻi's Most Lucrative Crop
A report by UH’s College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources compared 12 newly introduced crops in Hawaiʻi and found figs way ahead of the pack.
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Tracking Hawai‘i Paychecks Versus Living Costs Since 1969
To see if people are better off than their grandparents, we compared wages after inflation, debt loads, where people spent their money and more.
How a Small Real-Estate Developer Is Building a Big Portfolio
MacNaughton has bought three local hotels, adding to its investments in residential projects, retail and more.
20 for the Next 20: Jen Lau, Finance Enterprises
As executive VP of the family business, she is working to “evolve our leadership styles,” with an eye on locating and cultivating local talent.
Two Hawaiʻi Founders Score Major Deals in Breakout Quarter for Island Tech
kWh Analytics and Vinovest acquired by global and mainland companies, respectively
The Trash on Hawai‘i's Beaches Tells a Global Story
Tons of plastic trash wash up on Hawaiʻi beaches every day. Forensic scientists using chemical analysis and other means to trace the sources say 80% is abandoned fishing gear from global fleets in the Pacific. Here's what comes next.
Hawaii Business Magazine Names Ann Teranishi 2025 CEO of the Year
Hawaii Business Magazine is proud to announce Ann Teranishi, President and Chief Executive Officer of American Savings Bank (ASB), as our 2025 CEO of the Year.
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.
More Than an Anime Convention
Kawaii Kon brings fans, creators and businesses together in a vibrant celebration of pop culture that’s been a launchpad for local creative entrepreneurs.
Lahaina Is Rising, Slowly
Two years after the fire, its core historic and commercial center is still in ruins. But residents are rebuilding their businesses, homes and lives around the edges of town.
Reviving Hawaiʻi’s Lei Industry One Flower at a Time
BEHawai‘i and the Lei Poinaʻole Project hope to boost local lei flower production and strengthen the art of lei making in the Islands. Despite origins linked to Hawaiian culture, lei sold here now often come from foreign sources.
Hawai‘i’s 10 Oldest Organizations Started 175 Years Ago or More
The oldest continuously operated ranches, churches, schools and other institutions include many familiar names.