Hawaii Business Magazine

09/26/2025

Do you know a rising star who is making a lasting impact on Hawaiʻi? 🌟

Nominate them for our annual "20 for the Next 20" list! We're searching for Hawaiʻi's next generation of leaders in every field — from business and nonprofits to education, public service, law, and tech.

Help us honor the people who are shaping the future of our Islands by nominating someone by November 22 using the link in our bio.

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Each year, Hawaii Business Magazine honors 20 individuals whose accomplishments, leadership and potential set them apart as rising stars in our community. We call them “20 for the Next 20: Hawai‘i’s People to Watch.” now we’re looking for the class of 2026, and we’d love your help.

09/25/2025

"It is the best job in the world," Ho says about his role as CEO of Bank of Hawaii. In a far-ranging interview, he told Hawaii Business about his thoughts on the growth trajectory of Hawaii's economy, the future of Bank of Hawaii and the role of technology and AI.

"What keeps me up at night is the fact that there is a lot of change happening right now."

Read More: https://www.hawaiibusiness.com/peter-ho-ceo-of-bank-of-hawaii/
Bank of Hawaii

09/25/2025

Y. Hata & Co. distributes food, ingredients, supplies and other necessities from its warehouses to restaurants 🍽️, hotels 🏨, schools 🏫 and military bases🎖️ statewide. Founded in Hilo in 1913, the family-owned company uses barges and trucks to supply businesses throughout Hawai‘i, including Maui, Molokaʻi, and Lānaʻi.

“Making sure Hawai‘i is fed, as a local, gives me a sense of pride,” says Preston Keliihoomalu, the company’s senior transportation manager.

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Y. Hata & Co. is a locally owned and operated company that uses trucks and barges to transport food, ingredients, supples and other necessities from their warehouses to businesses statewide.

09/24/2025

September is Sustainability Month, and we're revisiting an evergreen story for anyone ready to start their composting journey! 🌱

Meet Mindy Jaffe, aka "The Waikīkī Worm Lady." A former Oʻahu official, Mindy left her government career in the early 2000s when she learned the island would build another landfill. Her mission? Teaching others to compost with worms.

Here's the reality: Hawaiʻi wastes tons of food with no system beyond tossing it in the trash. Jaffe made it her life mission to reduce Oʻahu's waste one bin at a time.

Learn how to compost from home with worms from Jaffe herself at one of her monthly workshops. 🪱 Learn more at wormohana.org

Read More: https://www.hawaiibusiness.com/worming-toward-a-greener-future/

09/24/2025

NFL Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa will make $50 million this year, returning as the highest-paid pro athlete on our annual list. He signed a four-year, $214.4 million contract with the Miami Dolphins.

Find out what 31 other professional athletes with Hawai‘i ties are earning, along with MLB and UFL players.

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NFL Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa will make $50 million this year, returning as the highest-paid pro athlete on our annual list.

09/24/2025

Read More: https://www.hawaiibusiness.com/matson-tops-our-most-profitable-list-but-hawaiian-electric-posted-outsized-loss/

09/23/2025

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From inspiring keynotes to hands-on workshops, connect with 1,000+ women ready to elevate their careers and make meaningful connections across industries.

Presented by HCF Hawaii & hosted by Hawaii Business Magazine.
Don't miss out on this transformative day of learning and networking!

Register Here: https://www.hawaiibusiness.com/events/wahine-forum-2025/

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La Pietra - Hawaii School For Girls

09/23/2025

Join us for a beautiful night of music, culture, and community at the inaugural Wednesdays in the Park — happening this Wednesday, September 24 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Dr. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Park in the heart of Honolulu’s Chinatown Arts District.

This free outdoor event features a performance by Arara de Vento, an acclaimed Brazilian jazz ensemble known for blending traditional bossa nova, samba, and jazz fusion into a rich, melodic experience. Also taking the stage is Dominic Carlos, an HKF On the Rise artist whose soulful vocals and heartfelt island storytelling are capturing hearts across Hawaiʻi.

Wednesdays in the Park is presented in collaboration with The Creative City, the Hawai‘i Theatre Center, the Mayor’s Office of Culture and the Arts, and the Henry Kapono Foundation. As a signature event of the Home in the Islands Music Festival, this special evening also marks the launch of a new monthly music series designed to celebrate Oʻahu’s vibrant arts scene and offer free cultural programming for all.

Guests are invited to relax into their Pau Hana surrounded by great music, good company, and the unique urban charm of Chinatown. Enjoy the mellow grooves and connect with the creative energy that defines our island home.

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Sep 24, 2025 - Honolulu, HI

09/23/2025

141 million tons of plastic packaging are produced globally each year. Amidst the global plastic pollution crisis, Hawai‘i’s sustainably driven business entrepreneurs are finding creative ways to reduce the amount of plastics that end up in garbage piles on land or among floating islands at sea.

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141 million tons of plastic packaging are produced globally each year. These local refill storefronts offer a low-waste solution.

09/23/2025

Management guru Luke Williams has advice for companies: Rethink everything

Read More: https://www.hawaiibusiness.com/how-to-grow-your-business-waste-money/
By Ken Wills

09/22/2025

How do the state's leaders measure up?

Our BOSS Survey of business owners and executives and the 808 Poll of the general population asked respondents to assess the performance of Gov. Josh Green and their county mayors on four critical issues: meeting the housing needs of Hawaiʻi’s people, protecting our environment, managing tourism, and taking care of infrastructure. Find out how they scored! 🗳️

Read More: https://www.hawaiibusiness.com/whats-your-assessment-of-the-governor-and-your-mayor/

09/19/2025

Y. Hata & Co. is a locally owned and operated company that uses trucks and barges to transport food, ingredients, supples and other necessities from their warehouses to businesses statewide.

Read More: https://www.hawaiibusiness.com/helping-to-feed-hawaii-since-1913/
✍️ Ryann Coules