Hawaii Business Magazine - August 2018

About Kaiser Permanente Hawaii [Sponsored]

For 60 years, Kaiser Permanente Hawaii has been recognized as one of America’s leading health care providers and not-for-profit health plans. We currently serve more than 250,000 members across Hawaii. Care for members and patients is focused on their total…

Nurture the Child and the Lāhui Thrives [Sponsored]

Hānai i ke keiki, ola ka lāhui – nurture the child and the lāhui thrives. Founded in 1887 by the legacy of Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop, Kamehameha Schools (KS) is a private, educational, charitable trust committed to improving the capability…

Merging Visions: A Night of Connecting Hawaii’s Leaders

  Merging visions. It’s not as easy as it sounds because Hawaii’s leaders have their own businesses and nonprofits to focus on, said Cindy Adams, president and CEO of Aloha United Way. But when you bring hundreds of leaders…

Four Questions with Astronaut Scott Kelly

Retired Navy Capt. Scott Kelly, who has spent more time in space than any other American, sat down briefly with Hawaii Business Editor Steve Petranik after Kelly’s keynote speech to the annual Leadership Conference. His comments have been lightly edited.…

Grow Your Small Business with simplicityHR

Logistics in fresh food distribution—think eggs, berries, local beef, baked goods—is an incredibly complex business, but it’s one in which Chad Buck has excelled. His company, Hawaii Foodservice Alliance, operates 24/7, 365 days a year, distributing highly perishable products across…

Going to College Before College

Many local high school students can now take courses that give them high school and college credits at the same time. If they stick to it, they will eventually graduate from college in less time and at less cost. Leanne…

Is Customer Service Dead?

In some places, yes, but in others it is thriving and evolving to meet the expectations of customers who want all the options, from online shopping to friendly face-to-face service.  When you arrive at Big Island Candies in Hilo, you…

Southwest Airlines Promises Cheaper Fares to the Mainland

Get ready, Hawaii: A new airline is preparing to enter the market and that means new local jobs, more options for travelers and additional support for local charities. All that plus cheaper fares, said Andrew Watterson, Southwest’s executive VP and…

Two New MBA Tracks at Chaminade University [Sponsored]

The MBA program at Chaminade University isn’t just highly regarded, it’s growing. To meet fast-emerging needs in Hawaii’s economy, the university has announced two new Master of Business Administration tracks: Healthcare Administration and Science and Technology Innovation. The concentrations were developed…

High Seas Entrepreneur

Local sailor charts a unique course in sailing’s toughest challenge – a dangerous round-the-world race. Mark Towill gripped the helm of the 65-foot Volvo Ocean Racing boat in the inky blackness of an Antarctic Ocean night, pushing the boat to…

Providing New Life for Trafficking’s Victims

When Jessica Munoz took a job as a pediatric crisis and trauma nurse at Kapiolani Medical Center for Women & Children in 2006, she noticed patients who were victims of sex trafficking. “I started seeing kids and young women coming…

Corporate Anniversaries 2018

What does it take to succeed in Hawaii?   See stories from local companies that are celebrating important milestones. Each has its own unique recipe for achievement and accomplishment. Nordic PCL Construction, Inc. N&K CPAs, inc. Aloha Air Cargo

Hawaii's Top 250 Companies 2018

A Guide to Hawaii’s Biggest Companies and Nonprofits   7 Fascinating Highlights from the Top 250 We have new looks from longtime leading companies, big growth from many of them, and some fresh faces and businesses on this year’s list.…

Top 250 Profiles 2018

Learn more about what makes Hawaii's Top 250 companies successful in these select profiles. Featuring: Hawaiian Telecom Swinerton Hawaii Gas Kahala Nui Hawaii Pacific Health Maryknoll School HawaiiUSA Federal Credit Union Fresh Island Fish Par Hawaii Dorvin D. Leis Co.,…

Hello Legal World, Here Comes Hawaii

Local law firm Alston Hunt Floyd & Ing joins the largest partnership of attorneys on the planet Honolulu has joined the world of global law firms with the finalized affiliation between one of Hawaii’s most prestigious law firms – Alston…

The Business of Saving the Reef

Changing laws and attitudes are creating opportunities for Hawaii’s natural sunscreen startups It was the squirt and slather heard ‘round the world. Senate Bill 2571, passed by the state Legislature and signed into law by Gov. David Ige, will by Jan.…

Investment & Succession Planning

You worked hard for your money. Succession planning is of vital importance, usually requires a complex planning process, and is too often left until too late. These professionals have the expertise to guide you through a process critical to protecting…

Designing for Suspension of Disbelief

Marc Marcos, a graduate student in costume design, repairs a Cinderella dress at UH Manoa’s Kennedy Theatre workshop. The theater owns thousands of costumes and prides itself on an extensive collection of authentic Asian theater costumes, some dating to 1913.…