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So much happened last year that Hawai‘i’s economic picture for 2026 is especially murky, with the aftershocks of 2025 actions still reverberating in the local economy.

Read our analyses and projections for 2026.
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Hawai‘i’s Economic Outlook 2026 - Hawaii Business Magazine
Construction is expected to be strong, driven in part by large infrastructure projects, but tourism is slipping and the safety net fraying.
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January 19, 2026 at 11:50 PM
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In 2020, Amy Benson founded Afro Aloha, a cultural hub and media outlet amplifying Black voices across the islands. 🎙️🌺 Learn how Afro Aloha has become a "launching pad" for black-owned local businesses and a safe haven for bicultural identities.

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Her Mission Is to Uplift Hawai‘i’s Black Community - Hawaii Business Magazine
Amy Benson founded Afro Aloha as a multifaceted cultural hub for Black people in Hawaiʻi – sharing their stories and helping them connect. "Blackness is
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January 19, 2026 at 10:27 AM
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Two careers, two families, and the hard-earned wisdom of knowing when to say 'yes' and when to go home. Siana Hunt and Yunji de Nies discuss the reality of navigating professional success while being a mom.

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Shaped By Motherhood, Groomed for the Workplace - Hawaii Business Magazine
How raising children strengthened their resilience and redefined the way these women show up in their careers. Profiles of two women in Hawaiʻi who found that parenting and family life were the superp...
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January 16, 2026 at 6:28 PM
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This is the CHANGE Framework in action, and it’s happening across every island.

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Change Starts Now - Hawaii Business Magazine
This is the CHANGE Framework in action, and it’s happening across every island.
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January 15, 2026 at 6:09 PM
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Purple Heart Veteran Was Forced to Self-Deport Last June Amid Pressure from I.C.E. After Nearly Half-Century in the U.S.

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Lawyers for Ex-Hawai‘i Resident Sae Joon Park Seek NY Pardon - Hawaii Business Magazine
The attorney for Purple Heart veteran Sae Joon Park has asked New York  State Governor Kathy Hochul to pardon the former Hawaiʻi resident for decades-old
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January 14, 2026 at 10:53 PM
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Beyond the arena, Therapeutic Horsemanship of Hawaii also brings the healing power of their two miniature horses into hospitals, schools and private homes free of charge.

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Horses Do the Healing - Hawaii Business Magazine
By offering specialized riding programs for individuals with physical, developmental and learning challenges, Therapeutic Horsemanship of Hawaii helps riders build strength, improve coordination and f...
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January 13, 2026 at 2:18 AM
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Hawai‘i's aging population is growing faster than the national average—and that means more business owners are thinking about succession planning.

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Four Paths to Consider Before Exiting A Business - Hawaii Business Magazine
Hawaiʻi is known for, and is rightly proud of, its entrepreneurial spirit. But like so many other parts of the country, Hawaiʻi is facing economic
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January 7, 2026 at 9:38 PM
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College degrees don’t map careers the way we expect them to. This essay looks at early jobs, unexpected pivots, burnout, and the transferable skills that quietly shape real career paths after graduation.

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Zigzagging From Degree to Jobs While Finding the Right Career Path - Hawaii Business Magazine
Many young professionals in Hawai‘i find their careers look nothing like the degrees they earned. Here’s how I found my way.
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January 6, 2026 at 8:58 AM
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For her December column, staff writer Ryann Noelani Coules challenged herself to face her fear of public speaking by moderating a panel for the first time. Hereʻs what she took away from the experience.

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Trial and Error: A Young Professional Looks at Work and Life - Hawaii Business Magazine
"Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable"
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December 23, 2025 at 6:04 PM
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The nonprofit helped more than 11,000 families with housing assistance and supported over 5,500 kūpuna last year, guided by core values of dignity, compassion, and social justice.

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Catholic Charities Hawai‘i Helps People in Need, Regardless of Faith - Hawaii Business Magazine
The nonprofit helped more than 11,000 families with housing assistance and supported over 5,500 kūpuna last year, guided by core values of dignity, compassion, and social justice.
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December 22, 2025 at 7:38 AM
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High costs and limited infrastructure mean most local businesses design products here but have them made overseas. Yet The Art Source has bucked that trend, scaling dramatically while keeping production at its 43,000-square-foot facility since 1998.

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How The Art Source Became A Manufacturing Powerhouse in Hawai‘i - Hawaii Business Magazine
The diversified company performs upwards of 80% of its production on O‘ahu. Here’s how they grew their business while keeping production local.
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December 19, 2025 at 7:37 PM
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What sets Hawaiʻi's vendor community apart? The spirit of camaraderie. Veterans mentor newcomers, vendors support each other through challenges, and everyone celebrates when someone lands a retail opportunity.

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Turning Passion Into Profit: How Hawai‘i Entrepreneurs Are Building Businesses at Local Markets - Hawaii Business Magazine
Whether a side hustle or full-time pursuit, these ventures are vital in coping with Hawai‘i’s steep cost of living.
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December 17, 2025 at 6:07 PM
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Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem testified this week that she would review the case of Purple Heart Veteran Sae Joon Park who was forced to self-deport from Hawai‘i to South Korea in June.

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Noem Vows to Review Case of Deported Hawai‘i Purple Heart Veteran - Hawaii Business Magazine
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem testified this week that she would review the case of Purple Heart Veteran Sae Joon Park who was forced to self-deport from Hawai‘i to South Korea in June.
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December 12, 2025 at 7:38 PM
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Matson's Unique "Ship-to-Shelf" Delivery System Keeps Hawaiʻi Well-Stocked

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Matson in Motion, "Ship-to-Shelf" in Photos and Text - Hawaii Business Magazine
Hawaii Business Magazine takes you down on the docks when the Matsonia container ship arrives at the company's Honolulu port. A precision-timed symphony of giant machinery and semi-trailer trucks work...
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December 12, 2025 at 11:17 AM
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How do you successfully pass a family business to the next generation? Small business advisor Mike Miyahira has been helping Hawaiʻi families navigate these tough transitions for 23 years. Read his story at the link in bio.

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His Business Is Helping Families With Their Business - Hawaii Business Magazine
After 15 years at Bank of Hawaiʻi, Mike Miyahira launched Business Strategies to help family-owned companies tackle their toughest challenges, from succession planning to deciding who gets ownership s...
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December 10, 2025 at 8:31 AM
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This holiday season, give the gift of possibility.

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This holiday season, give the gift of possibility. - Hawaii Business Magazine
The Catalyst Fund is the heartbeat of the Hawai‘i Community Foundation. It powers everything we do and allows us to move at the speed of our community’s
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December 9, 2025 at 11:19 PM
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Teranishi played a defining leadership role in steering American Savings Bank through the COVID-19 crisis and its landmark 2024 transition from Hawaiian Electric Industries to an independent, investor-owned institution.

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Exclusive Interview with Hawaii Business Magazine's CEO of the Year: Ann Teranishi of American Savings Bank - Hawaii Business Magazine
Teranishi helped steer American Savings Bank through the COVID-19 crisis and its landmark 2024 transition from Hawaiian Electric Industries to an independent, investor-owned bank.
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December 3, 2025 at 11:27 AM
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From pandemic resilience to independence, Teranishi played a central role in shaping American Savings Bank’s most transformative era.

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Ann Teranishi at the Helm of American Savings Bank’s Most Pivotal Era - Hawaii Business Magazine
Hawaii Business Magazineʻs CEO of the Year: From pandemic resilience to independence, Teranishi played a central role in shaping American Savings Bank’s most transformative era.
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December 3, 2025 at 1:37 AM
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The Wahine Forum attracted more than 1,000 people with precious advice for surviving and thriving in a business world still dominated by men. Check out their pearls of wisdom.

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Picking Through Pearls of Wisdom Offered at Hawaii Business’s Wahine Forum - Hawaii Business Magazine
You're going to fail. The question is: will you show up the next day? Hawaii's top women leaders delivered unfiltered wisdom on resilience and success at the state's largest business conference.
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December 2, 2025 at 11:09 AM
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Even educators excited about the benefits of using AI in the classroom are concerned about the risks. Here's how they plan to deal with them.

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Artificial Intelligence in Hawai‘i K-12 Education - Part 2 - Hawaii Business Magazine
Even those educators excited about the benefits of using AI in the classroom understand the challenges and obstacles. Here’s how they plan to deal with them.
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November 26, 2025 at 2:54 PM
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Some educators believe that with proper guardrails, artificial intelligence is already enhancing education, and students are benefiting. Learn how early adopters are using AI as an educational tool and how they plan on dealing with the drawbacks.

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Artificial Intelligence in Hawai‘i K-12 Education - Part 1 - Hawaii Business Magazine
They recognize AI’s challenges and long-term unknowns, but they also believe that with proper guardrails, AI is already enhancing education, and students are benefiting. These early adopters are ridin...
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November 25, 2025 at 10:27 AM
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Child & Family Service is one of Hawai‘i’s oldest, largest and most impactful nonprofits. During the 2025 fiscal year, it says it directly served 16,402 individuals and reached an additional 117,000 through phone calls, referrals and walk-in visits.

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126 Years of Serving Hawai‘i’s Families  - Hawaii Business Magazine
The mission of Child & Family Service is to offer a wide range of family services and to support everyone from keiki to kūpuna
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November 24, 2025 at 7:50 PM
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Hawai‘i's Gen Z is choosing trade careers over college, and many are earning six figures with zero student debt.

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Hawai‘i's Young Pragmatists Are Choosing Trades Over College and Making Six Figures - Hawaii Business Magazine
Gen Z is flocking to trade careers in Hawai‘i, earning six-figure salaries while avoiding student debt. With only 43% of four-year college graduates finding jobs requiring degrees, the state's young w...
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November 24, 2025 at 7:40 PM
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Help us recognize exceptional local companies in our annual best of small business issue! The deadline for nominations is Dec. 31.

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Nominate an Outstanding Small Business - Hawaii Business Magazine
We’re now accepting nominations for our 2026 SmallBiz Editor’s Choice Awards
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November 20, 2025 at 5:46 PM
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Trial and Error columnist Ryann Coules shares her struggles living paycheck-to-paycheck in the state with the highest cost of living. Find out the practical wisdom financial expert Jean Chatzky imparted on her to build savings and break the cycle.

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Living Within My Means - Hawaii Business Magazine
In Hawaiʻi, where the cost of living far outpaces the national average, many residents are finding creative ways to make ends meet.
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November 19, 2025 at 8:52 PM