Christina O'Connor

Food bank leaders work to meet growing demand as food insecurity increases and federal support dwindles.

Tina Yamaki is taking the reins at a statewide trade organization representing more than 300 businesses in an industry that touches everything from restaurant deliveries to tourism transportation.

The Pearlridge Center location marks the brand’s latest Hawaii gym.

Joyce Harris launched Hawaii Commercial Foods from her home kitchen and has grown the company to include a range of items that can be found at retailers statewide. Now, it’s expanding to the Mainland.

Founded in Hawaii in 1977, Fun Factory now has several locations throughout the state, as well as in Florida, Georgia and California.

The new owner has since received their food establishment permit.

Zabrina Zablan-Duvauchelle founded The Gay Agenda Collective for inclusive wedding planning and is now expanding her LGBTQ+-friendly business.

Zabrina Zablan-Duvauchelle founded The Gay Agenda Collective for inclusive wedding planning and is now expanding her LGBTQ+-friendly business.

Zabrina Zablan-Duvauchelle founded The Gay Agenda Collective for inclusive wedding planning and is now expanding her LGBTQ+-friendly business.

The company now has a staff of 12 and last year hosted 120 events that include a wider array of gatherings — including corporate conferences, birthday parties and fundraising galas — in addition to weddings.