The Partridge Family
Inspired by the “12 Days of Christmas,” we look at common office concerns that arise during the holidays.
Hawaii Business Magazine - December 2019
Inspiring a Love for the Arts
Manoa School of Music and the Arts: Providing youngsters "with a refreshed brain for life" Tim Stanton says the Manoa School of Music & the Arts is unique: It’s “the only school in America that has a liquor license and…
Before Going Back to School
Thinking of going back to school? Jennifer E. Walsh of Hawai‘i Pacific University suggests five things to consider before taking that big step.
Top Hawaii Executives Discuss Leading Now and in the Future
The conversation was part of Hawaii Business Magazine’s annual CEO of the Year event “I think as a leader you are constantly learning and you’re never at the end of the road. There’s always room for improvement,” says Bettina Mehnert,…
Support for Native Hawaiians
Kiley Adolpho, 39, says she tried for years to become a carpenter, but found there was a lot of competition and the field was male-dominated. “I tried to apply for part-time jobs, or full-time jobs when I was between jobs,…
Nonprofit Turns Local Students into Global-Minded Leaders
"It’s very easy for us to feel isolated here in Hawai‘i and not care about what else is going on in the rest of the world,” says Niki Shishido, executive director of the Pacific and Asian Affairs Council. But there…
Want A Healthier, Happier Pregnancy?
Congratulations, you’re expecting! Pregnancy brings countless changes, including a few to your gums and teeth. With HMSA Dental, expecting moms get enhanced dental benefits, so be sure to talk to your dentist about health risks during pregnancy. Safe dental…
Picking a Franchise
Sean Uezu helps you decide whether to buy a franchise and which one to choose. THIS MONTH'S EXPERT: Sean Uezu is president of the Popeyes Hawaii franchise and owner of Papa Murphy’s and T-Mobile franchises in Hawai‘i. Should I…
Picking the Right Fish
Name: Robert Fram VII Age: 26 Job: Fish buyer, Garden & Valley Isle Seafood Inc. Beginnings: Fram graduated from Hawai‘i Pacific University in 2016 with a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice and a minor in business management. His father started…
New Small Business Health Plan Options For 2020
The new year is right around the corner, and now's the time to explore our new benefits packages that will help you to attract and retain the best employees for your business. Call us today and take advantage of everything…
Staffing Solutions for Shortages in Healthcare
Six of the ten fastest growing occupations from 2018 to 2028 are healthcare and social assistance related, according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics projections. Combine an expected rise in demand for employment in the healthcare sector, with non-competitive…
Ahead of the HR Game: Tanioka's Seafoods
Jasmine Tanioka remembers her parents, Mel and Lynn Tanioka, working seven days a week when they started Tanioka’s Seafoods and Catering. It’s a big job for any organization, let alone a family business, where long working hours can often spill…
Here Comes Gen Z
About 72 million people in America have been born since 1995, with the oldest in their early 20s and entering the workforce. Here are four important things that supervisors and colleagues should know about the growing wave of post-Millennial young…
What Will Happen If the Minimum Wage Goes Up?
We asked that question and others in two statewide surveys: the BOSS Survey of 405 local business leaders and the 808 Poll of 547 members of the general public Business leaders and the general public responded in almost exactly the…
Is Personality Testing Done at Your Workplace?
We asked that question and others in two statewide surveys: the BOSS Survey of 405 local business leaders and the 808 Poll of 547 members of the general public There are many kinds of personality tests, the most famous being…
East Oʻahu Magazine: 2019
C O N T E N T S Welcome Smart Investment in our Future Going Beyond Retail East Oʻahu Fishponds A Kailua Landmark Community Faith Excellence in Health Care Company Profiles A L O H A Kailua Chamber of…
100 Years of Style
Happy 100th birthday, Bauhaus! If you’re an architect, interior designer or art enthusiast, you’ve undoubtedly heard of the Bauhaus School. Launched in Germany 1919, it’s become one of the most influential cultural movements of the 20th century. Still relevant 100…
2019 CEO of the Year: Bettina Mehnert of AHL
Leading with Passion and Innovation While Planning for a Sustainable Future The remote building was old, unoccupied for years and in disrepair when Bettina Mehnert first saw it three years ago. A coalition centered on the nonprofit Ho‘ōla Nā Pua…
Cybersecurity Tips to Protect Your Money
Cyberattacks on consumers have become all too familiar news, and bank accounts are often targeted. We encourage consumers to follow the tips below to keep their bank accounts cyber-secure: 1. Keep contact information current. When transactions appear suspicious, banks can…
How to Evolve in the Modern Media World
We could spend hours discussing which industry has been disrupted the most over the past few decades, but certainly the media ranks near the top. Remember, media is a plural noun and it encompasses millions of different businesses, nonprofits, platforms…
Local Restaurateur Reveals a Key Ingredient for Growth & Expansion
Rick Nakashima knows the restaurant business. As a partner in Ruby Tuesday Hawaii, Gyu-Kaku Hawaii, and Rainbow Drive-In Hawaii, he has operations all over the islands and employs nearly 700 people across the state. This is no small feat when…
2019 Black Book: 339 Executives to Know
Now in its 22nd year, this directory features honorees from every major recognition program of Hawaii Business Magazine.
IIDA Hoʻohuli Awards 2019
Honoring commercial interior design excellence in Hawaiʻi Aloha! On behalf of the International Interior Design Association (IIDA) Hawaii Pacific Chapter, I’d like to thank you for taking this moment to celebrate our inaugural Ho‘ohuli Awards with us. We have…
Year In Review: 2019
Highlights from some of Hawai‘i’s top executives, professionals and companies. BEST PLACES TO WORK Pacxa Pacxa – Hawai‘i’s leading IT solutions provider – has been named one of the “Best Places To Work” for the sixth year in a row.…