Hawai‘i News Now — At Chamber of Commerce Hawai‘i’s second annual “State of Business” event, attendees took a hard look at the state of the economy in Hawai‘i—and what companies and the government can do to make things better.

Pacific Inno — Mana Up recently wrapped its Cohort 8, held a Hawai‘i-themed pop-up retail shop at Tokyo's Haneda Airport, and announced that it is seeking applicants for its next cohort.

USA Today – Hawai‘i pledged to be “Coal free by ’23,” and state law requires 100% clean energy in just 21 years. Attaining that goal came closer last month when an enormous 185-megawatt battery near Honolulu hummed into full operation.

Fast Casual — On this episode of the Restaurant Operator Podcast, host Mandy Wolf Detwiler talks to L&L Hawaiian Barbecue CEO Elisia Flores about the brand's diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives that Flores says are built into her staff as a whole.

Island News — Hundreds of people in the community came to the State Capitol on Wednesday morning. For some, it was a real-life lesson in government. For others, it was a way to show support for the Legislature on this opening day. And for many, it was a chance to meet lawmakers who will be voting on bills that impact various industries. 

Maui Now — Over 100 teams of student entrepreneurs submitted game-changing ideas, developed valuable business skills and received a chance to win up to $25,000 for their school.