Kukulu Hale Awards 2024
Recognizing excellence in Hawaiʻi's commercial real estate industry with NAIOP Hawaii's 27th annual Kukulu Hale Awards.
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Top Performers in Real Estate 2024
Hawaii Business Magazine identified the leading real estate companies and invited them to submit their Top Performers. This page profiles many of these Top Performers in real estate. Consider these agents and companies when preparing to make your next real estate transaction.
Hawaiʻi’s Top Employers Profiles 2024
Employees have spoken in the 2024 Best Places to Work Survey. Read to find out where they work and why they love their jobs.
IIDA Hoʻohuli Awards 2023
The awards’ mission is to promote the value of Hawai‘i designers and perpetuate the interior design profession. This year’s competition was an inspiring showcase of the best and brightest in local interior design. We invite you to read on and learn more about each award winning project and recipient.
Hawai‘i’s National Philanthropy Day 2023
Celebrating those who make Hawai'i a better place.
Kukulu Hale Awards 2023
Recognizing excellence in Hawaiʻi's commercial real estate industry with NAIOP Hawaii's 26th annual Kukulu Hale Awards.
Top Performers in Real Estate 2023
Hawaii Business Magazine identified the leading real estate companies and invited them to submit their Top Performers. This section profiles these Top Performers in real estate, as well as Top Mortgage Companies.
Here’s How David Matlin Took UH Athletics to New Heights, S2E8
During his tenure as UH’s athletic director, he hired a record 16 head coaches, helped student athlete graduation rates and grade point averages hit all-time highs, and oversaw $103 million in facility upgrades.
Say “Yes” to Celebrating Small Businesses with First Hawaiian Bank
Christina Rudolph, First Hawaiian Bank Business Banking Officer, Main Branch Honolulu, says it’s important for her team to form strong and close relationships with their customers.
Say “Yes” to Celebrating Small Businesses with First Hawaiian Bank
Long-time customer Kathy Keller credits First Hawaiian with helping her to grow her two boutiques in Kamuela and Honokaʻa
Keeping Hawai‘i Healthy
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Hawai‘i Island Business Report 2023
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Say “Yes” to Celebrating Small Businesses with First Hawaiian Bank
Vice President and Team Leader Lara Sonoda shares the wide range of services and supports that bankers can provide to small business owners, whether they are just starting up or looking to expand an established brand.
Say “Yes” to Celebrating Small Businesses with First Hawaiian Bank
“To help drive success, surround yourself with a trusted team of professionals: a CPA, an attorney, and a banker. They have key areas of expertise that can fill gaps and keep you on track.”
Say “Yes” to Celebrating Small Businesses with First Hawaiian Bank
First Hawaiian Bank Assistant Vice President & Business Banking Officer Doug Okamura shares some advice as well as his experience helping small business owners evolve as their needs expand.
NAIOP Hawaii’s Kukulu Hale Awards Put the Spotlight on Hawaii’s CRE Industry, May 5
Hawaii’s leading association for the commercial real estate industry honors those who have contributed to the state’s economic growth and community enrichment.
Hawaiʻi’s Top Employers Profiles 2023
Employees have spoken in the 2023 Best Places to Work Survey. Read to find out where they work and why they love their jobs.
5 Ways in Which Machine Learning Improved Cybersecurity
Machine learning has revolutionized the field of cybersecurity by enabling a new generation of automated tools and techniques that can help detect and prevent cyber threats.
Doug Rogers of Moss Construction Recognized as 2023 Outstanding Union Builder of the Year
In less than a decade, under Rogers’ leadership, Moss Construction built partnerships with local companies that are addressing affordable housing and climate change.
Tanioka’s: “Catering” to Oahu’s Every Event Need Since 1978
If your business is looking for an over-the-top food presentation and catering experience at affordable prices, then look no further than Tanioka’s.
Ben Godsey Explains How to Build a Culturally Focused Business, S1E20
The president and CEO of ProService Hawaii says creating a culture of collaboration and employee ownership has been key to the HR services provider’s success.
Paddy Kauhane Aims to Help Hawai‘i’s Youth Reach Their Full Potential, S1E19
Under her leadership, the Boys and Girls Club of Hawaii launched a new cohort-based mentoring program focused on on-time graduation from high school and career exploration.
HDS Celebrates a Year of Accomplishments to Wrap Up its 60th Anniversary
Hawaii Dental Service (HDS) commemorates 60 years of healthy smiles and local roots by continuing efforts to improve oral health across the state.
Paul Yonamine Leads Central Pacific Bank To Become A Digital Contender
Hawaii Business Magazine's CEO of the Year spearheaded a massive campaign to revamp the bank's brand and bring life to its flagship location in Downtown Honolulu.
Hawai‘i’s National Philanthropy Day 2022
Celebrating those who make Hawai'i a better place.
Hawaiian Host Group’s Ed Schultz is on a Mission to Rebrand the Macadamia Nut, S1E17
The East Coast native shares how the company’s pandemic survival strategy resulted in a new product – macadamia nut ice cream.
Hawaiian Culture and Connection to Community Guide Kūha‘o Zane’s Impact at Sig Zane Designs and Hawai‘i, S1E16
The incoming CEO of Sig Zane Designs discusses how to merge the western business perspective with the Hawaiian principle of reciprocity.
Kitty Yannone’s Tenacious Perseverance is the Perfect Fit for Hawaiʻi’s Oldest PR Firm, S1E15
CommPac CEO Kitty Yannone shares her incredible journey from quitting her job as a single mom to a heroic battle with cancer to asking to buy a company as a job prerequisite.
Elisia Flores Continues Her Family’s Legacy and Helps Others to Achieve their American Dream, S1E14
CEO of L&L Hawaiian Barbecue shares her family's success story, her plans to continue growing that legacy and how she is giving back to the community.
Chris Benjamin’s Non-Linear Journey Leads to a Career Filled with Community Impact, S1E13
The President and CEO of Alexander & Baldwin says the real estate company’s priority is focusing on the local market.
Suzanne Vares-Lum’s New Mission: Bolster Global Dialogue and Equity Through East-West Center, S1E12
As the East-West Center president, Vares-Lum hopes her servant leader lens will help her create good governance across the Pacific and mentor the next generation of leaders.
Need to Know: Commercial Real Estate
On Friday, September 23, panelists and attendees discussed the impact that commercial real estate will have on our local economy and community.
Mark Fukunaga Puts Trust and Humility at the Center of Servco Pacific’s Ethos, S1E11
The Chairman and CEO of Hawai‘i’s largest privately-owned company grew the family business by focusing on core values and excelling on customer service and employee enablement.
Dave Moss Breathes New Life into Hawai‘i Symphony Orchestra with Symphonic Experience, S1E10
The President and CEO of the nonprofit aims to break boundaries and rebuild a community through the arts.
Dr. Patrick Sullivan Decodes The Impossible Through Global Collaboration, S1E9
Publisher of Intellectual Anarchy, the founder and CEO of Oceanit generates disruptive solutions to seemingly unsolvable problems, taking complex ideas to markets beyond Hawaiʻi's shores.
Deena Dray Continues To Honor Diamond Head Theatre Legacy, S1E8
For more than 25 years, the executive director has encouraged younger generations to pursue careers in the art and theatre industry because it teaches them valuable life skills.
The Future is Here
Leaders can come from anywhere in an organization and developing a successful modern workforce begins with the CEO. Their commitment to live the organization's values encourages others to become effective leaders.
Colbert Matsumoto’s Zen-Like Leadership Style Comes From Japanese Heritage, S1E7
For over 20 years, the Island Holdings chairman has guided the organization with influence from his Japanese culture and obsession for problem solving to make a difference in Hawai‘i.
Meet the Local Artists Featured at ʻAʻaliʻi Ward Village
Offering a contemporary island lifestyle surrounded by the natural beauty of Hawai‘i, ‘A‘ali‘i at Ward Village is home to over 200 distinct works of art created by local painters, sculptors, photographers and craftspeople.
First Hawaiian Bank and the Hawaii Foodbank Celebrate a 30-year Partnership
Leading the way in corporate giving, First Hawaiian Bank commemorates a 30 year partnership with The Hawaii Foodbank.
Reviving Hawaiʻi’s Communities with Residential Investments
If you are a local investor in Hawaii or considering tapping into Hawaii's investor market, you have probably heard about Team Sato.
In The Mix at Palette
In The Mix at Palette, a celebration of food, drinks, and art on August 27th.
John Fink on Why ALICE Numbers Are Expected to Rise, S1E6
On this episode of The Hawaii Business Podcast, the president and CEO of Aloha United Way says up to 700,000 residents are now living on the edge, why the minimum wage hike was long overdue, and how it’s time to stop talking and start creating new job opportunities.
Ward Village: The Perfect Place to Find Your Perfect Place
Striking a balance between urban energy and island serenity, Ward Village is truly a special neighborhood.
Wake Up 2Day With KHON2
News you need to know so you can get down to business.
Grounded in Culture
Creating authentic spaces grounded in cultural identity, connected by shared histories, and invested in an abundant future.
‘Ohana And Community Fuels John Leong’s Journey To Highlight Hawai‘i’s Natural Resources, S1E5
As a serial green entrepreneur, John Leong aims to empower youth through environmental stewardship opportunities and spread awareness on the importance of ʻāina.
Kō‘ula, an Exceptional Urban-Island Lifestyle
Experience contemporary indoor-outdoor island living at Kōʻula, debuting Fall 2022. Kōʻula draws inspiration from nature through the use of organic shapes, repeating patterns and rich textures of the uniquely breathtaking backdrop that is Hawai‘i.
Hawai‘i’s Best Places to Work 2024: 78 Companies That Made the Cut
Find out who led the way in 14 categories, and how two organizations attract and keep employees despite serious challenges.
Handmade on Moloka‘i
Each of the garments made at Kealopiko’s screen-printing workshop are one-of-a-kind and tell a story.
