How Do We Adapt Together? Now and Beyond
As a COVID-19 culture emerges around the world, we are all trying to figure out how to deal with fear of the unknown, restrictions on our daily lives, and the negative effects of isolation.
Hawaii Business Magazine - November 2020
Black Girls Surf
Several groups organize camps to introduce more young women of color to surfing. The long-term goal: more diversity in women’s pro surfing.
5 Steps to Biki Commutes
Biki, Honolulu's bike-share program, offers a healthy way to commute, says Todd Boulanger, executive director of Bikeshare Hawaii.
Hawai‘i's Most Charitable Companies 2020
The annual overview shows local philanthropy remained strong in 2019 – an important foundation for local charities considering the difficult challenges they face this year.
ScoopUSA Seeks Hawaii Commercial Real Estate & Businesses to Satisfy Japanese Demand
Japanese investors are eager to diversify their investment and assets into Hawaii and the US mainland markets which promise better long-term performance rather than the stagnant domestic market.
Your Office is Changing
It may look a lot different when – or if – you come back. Furniture and accessory suppliers offer advice on how to plan for those changes, and companies discuss how they are evolving operations.
Wahine Forum Recap with Dr. Nadine Tenn Salle of the Queen's Medical Center
Cheryl Oncea, publisher of Hawaii Business Magazine, sat down with Dr. Nadine Tenn Salle, chief of pediatrics at the Queen's Medical Center.
6 Tips for a Smooth Home Construction Project
With many of us spending more time at home, homeowners across the island are contemplating major home construction projects.
Going, Going, But Not Yet Gone: Gender Bias in Family Businesses
Gender bias still exists within the leadership of many local family businesses, but its hold slips as new generations take over.
Risk Transfer in the Construction Business
Got subcontractors? What you need to know about contractual risk transfer.
Reduce COVID-19 Risk with Our Complimentary Wellness Tracker
For Hawaii, there’s nothing more important than reducing the spread of COVID-19, and for employers, it starts in the workplace.
Hawai‘i Business Community Joins Alumni to Keep Shidler Strong
As Hawai‘i’s economy rebounds from the COVID-19 pandemic, preparing future leaders with a solid business education at our local university remains as important as ever.
Family Business Forum: Own Your Worth
How local family businesses can take full advantage of the talents of everyone in the family – regardless of gender or age.
Most Popular Baby Names In Hawai‘i Change
Emma and Liam have lost their No. 1 spots to Olivia and Noah.
State of the Unions
Hawai‘i’s workforce is more unionized than any in the country and it’s facing challenges as the pandemic disrupts tourism, government, shipping and other unionized sectors.
Planning for a Bright, Secure Future
The world has changed faster than we could have imagined, and for many, the future is full of uncertainty. See how these companies have transformed their businesses — anticipating trends and embracing innovation — to better serve their customers in…
Today's Lesson: No Wi-Fi = No Learning
Disparities in internet access have long made learning more difficult for some students, from kindergarten to college. And with students learning from home now more than ever, that digital divide has widened. Educators, nonprofits, companies and families are working on…
Hawaiʻi's Geckos Play a Positive Role in Your Home
Many eat cockroaches and ants, while others dine on spiders and centipedes. Though you may see your home as yours, geckos see it otherwise. They are often highly territorial and usually claim a part of your house as their own.
Talk Story: John Leong, CEO of Kupu and Pono Pacific and an Obama Foundation Fellow
Leong leads two organizations: Pono Pacific, a company that helps manage natural resources for landowners and conservation managers, with a focus on sustainability; and Kupu, a youth-empowerment nonprofit with conservation, culinary and other programs. He believes Hawai‘i is an ideal…
Russell Hata Discusses Y. Hata's Commitment to CHANGE
Hawaii Business Magazine's events director Anthony Bagnoli sat down with Russell J. Hata, chairman, president and CEO of Y. Hata & Co. Ltd. to discuss the company's commitment to the CHANGE Event Series.
Dr. Mark Mugiishi of HMSA Discusses the Importance of CHANGE
Dr. Mark Mugiishi, president and CEO of HMSA sat down with Hawaii Business Magazine's events director Anthony Bagnoli to discuss the importance of the CHANGE initiative as the state faces unprecedented challenges and uncertainty.
Editor's Note: My Cynicism Has Been Silenced
What was your reaction when you heard another report had been released on how to create a better future for Hawai‘i and its people? Was it the same as my initial reaction: a sigh and an eye roll? But as…
"Talent Roadmap" Declares: Now is the Time to Reinvent Hawaiʻi's Economy
The coronavirus has put tens of thousands of local people out of work. Enhancing workforce development is the starting point, according to a report from the Hawaiʻi Executive Collaborative, which is based on input from almost 200 people. The economic impact…
Building Hawaiʻi's Technology Sector
TRUE stands for Technology Readiness User Evaluation. The initiative started with a hypothesis: Technology-enabled, higher-wage jobs will be created if Hawai‘i can get more companies to adopt more technology. Paul Yonamine, CHANGE Economy Committee co-chair and member of the TRUE…