20 for the Next 20: David Sun-Miyashiro, HawaiiKidsCAN
He started HawaiiKidsCAN in 2017 to advocate for equitable learning environments for all students.
Author: Krista Rados
20 for the Next 20: Kimo Carvalho, Lydia House
The executive director of Lydia House wants to spend the next two decades helping establish a system that stabilizes Native Hawaiian youth so that they can thrive.
Sport of Climbing Continues to Rise in Hawai‘i
Climbing has gained popularity in Hawai‘i and around the world in recent years, culminating in the sport’s debut at the delayed 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
How Nine Women Broke Through Tech’s Glass Ceiling
These female tech leaders in Hawai‘i describe how they navigated through what has been a male-dominated industry and how other women can take advantage of the greater opportunities today.
Sages Over 70 (2021)
Six kūpuna whose passion, drive and wisdom have made a lasting difference in Hawai‘i for many decades.
Four Programs That Inspire and Teach Kidpreneurs
Local programs use various hands-on approaches so children in grades K-12 better understand business – and life.
Sages Over 70: Lloyd Sueda
He was the inspiration behind Kahauiki Village, an affordable housing community for formerly homeless families
8 Things Hawaiʻi Companies Should Know About Hiring Interns
How to start a program, paid vs. unpaid interns, college students vs. high schoolers, and more. Plus five tips for students.
Simple Fire Safety Steps Can Save Your Business
Even when there is no fire, a safety inspection that reveals serious issues could close a business until those problems are fixed.
My Job: Why Olive Oil? “It’s Liquid Gold”
After Angèl Foster and her husband, Brian, opened Island Olive Oil Co. in 2012, they discovered their company was a lot like an onion, with far more layers than they could have ever imagined.
My Job: Your Junk is My Mission
Aloha Junk Man removes clutter that people no longer want, from their property or business, and also responds to calls from insurance and remediation companies and real estate agents trying to sell houses that are unpresentable.
Talk Story Interview with Mike Wysocki
Maui-based Mike Wysocki never thought his undergraduate degree in sociology would lead him to a long and successful career in tech security sales.
Lanikai Bath and Body LLC: Small Biz Editor’s Choice Award winner for Women-owned Business
The pandemic made hand sanitizer a necessity in March 2020 and Lanikai Bath and Body continued to have a supply when many other stores on Oʻahu ran out, says Brook Gramann, co-owner of Lanikai Bath and Body.
Inter-Island Solar Supply: Small Biz Editor’s Choice Award winner for Green Business
Inter-Island Solar Supply started 46 years ago as a supplier of solar hot water equipment but has since expanded to also sell solar PV panels, residential gas water heaters, water filtration systems and other equipment to Hawaiʻi contractors and builders.
Nalu Health Bar LLC: Small Biz Editor’s Choice Award winner for Food
"I describe Nalu as the power of friendship, how four friends made it happen against all odds,” says Tomas Kloosterboer, co-owner of Nalu Health Bar.
Accumulus: Small Biz Editor’s Choice Award winner for New Business
Last March, when the first CARES Act became law, Stacey Katakura says Accumulus held financial webinars that taught business owners how to access federal aid and keep their doors open.
My Job: Cleaning Up After Disasters and Tragedies
Adam Ah Sue had been working as a hotel concierge, but says he got tired of the mundane work he did every day.
Kalapawai Market: Small Biz Editor’s Choice Award winner for Retail
The emerald green plantation-style store is an eye-catching landmark on the edge of Kailua Beach Park.
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.
