Businesses in Hawaii should trademark their names on a federal level, two local lawyers say. “If Hawaii businesses want to protect the word “Aloha” in connection with their particular products, they need to register it,” says patent attorney and Cades…
Hawaii Business Magazine’s annual Leadership Conference is the biggest and best leadership development event in the state Video produced by RKT Media No one in the audience had ever been in space, but astronaut Scott Kelly took them…
Highway Inn is on the ground floor of a four-story building on Ala Moana Boulevard, where it might look like an inn to tourists, says owner Monica Toguchi Ryan. But most locals know that despite the word “Inn,” there are…
Local and international forces have kept Chinese investment below what was predicted a few years ago, local experts say. But China’s elite love buying luxury condos in the Islands and real estate agents say those sales keep increasing. After Stephanie…
On April 5th, the Hawaii Business 20 for the Next 20 2018 cohort was honored at the Alii Awards ceremony at Vintage Cave Cafe. At the event, honorees were asked questions about leadership and community service. Video shot…
Keizo Gates, left, and his crew remove a red and white one-man outrigger canoe from a black mold at Kamanu Composites in Kailua. The molds are sprayed with wax before carbon hull material is laid in, compressed to shape and…
Kombucha’s reputation for healing has spawned local startups and added a popular product to many stores’ lineups Kombucha’s appearance, smell and flavor may resemble apple cider vinegar but don’t let that fool you. People around the world have a thirst…
New equipment helps farmers battle the dreaded coffee beetle borer, but despite a labor shortage, farmers still rely on hand-picking rather than mechanical pickers. That may change for some growers as technology improves. Kealakekua, Hawaii Island – Coffee beans come…
Traditional fundraising techniques sometimes have a poor return on investment and don’t speak to a modern audience. Here’s how local nonprofits are innovating to reach new donors and funding. 1. Ditch the Banquet Today’s donors can tire of what…
“I wanted to bring back the spirituality of Hawaiian design. We have so much to share with the world.” — Manaola As fashion designer Manaola and partner/CEO Zachary Pang recall, “The MANAOLA brand started with a thousand dollars and the…
The talent management and outsourcing veteran speaks candidly on how local companies excel – and fall short – at recruiting, retaining and inspiring workers. Q: Why is recruiting such a headache? Guss: Businesses are doing what you think should be…
These cyclists buck conventional commutes in favor of bikes. Their varied stories may inspire you to try it too. https://vimeo.com/279161571 A Bicycle Built for Two Tennessee Idol is as seasoned a bike commuter as they come. He’s been making the…
The architects at Ferraro Choi have always been drawn to innovative projects, whether in Hawaii or as far away as the South Pole “We strive to go after really complex design projects – the more complex the better,” says Joseph…
If you have a white-collar job and a smartphone, you are always on your email. This constant connectivity is great for fast responses, but etiquette and best practices can be lost. Preston Sims suggests these rules for professional communication. 1.…
How a small Hawaii business made a big difference halfway around the world Back in 2012 Tanna and Bryson Dang, owners of the Eden in Love boutique, committed to make a difference for 250 families in a remote village halfway…
I have been reading a lot of U.S. and world history as I try to understand a way out of our nation’s political divisiveness. What I reaffirmed is that capitalist democracy is the best economic and political system ever created…
The HIplan business plan competition provides a $25,000 grand prize while helping to build an islandwide entrepreneurial network. It was a morning in the fall of 2017, and Dr. Shallon Craddock was catching a few precious minutes of sleep in…
Name: Cynthia Low Age: 50 Job: Director of collections and exhibitions registrar, Honolulu Museum of Art Start: Low was born in Los Angeles and raised on Maui. She got her bachelor’s degree in art history at UH Manoa, her master’s in architecture from…
Q: I’m going stir-crazy working out of my bedroom and am considering using a collaborative workspace. Am I too old for this? Is this just for hipsters drinking flat whites? A: Coworking spaces – which have monthly memberships or drop-in…
One day, Aaron Kamau and his wife, Michele, were sitting in their living room discussing how they could help at-risk youth in their community. “I had been a Boy Scouts counselor for 18 years, working with kids in the classroom using…
Have you considered taking your education to the next level? This Fall, take the plunge and work towards your next degree at Argosy University, Hawaii’s downtown location. Join us for our Fall Open House on August 7th, to learn about…
Increasingly reports of harassment in the entertainment, news and political spheres are being brought to light. Victims are coming forward. Perpetrators are losing their jobs. Companies are being sued in court and heavily scrutinized by the media, as well as…
Part I: The High Cost and Shortages Child care is too costly for many working families and there are too few openings for all the children who need proper care. We examine the problem and the responses, including efforts by…
Hawaii Business magazine’s Leaders in Technology features businesses that provide services and solutions that your company needs to operate in today’s “Age of Disruption.” These services include process improvement, support with mergers and acquisitions, expertise in intellectual property rights and…