Written by: Maggie Murphy Business Goes Everywhere What does it take to build a career that blends creativity with strategy? I had the chance to sit down with Ashley Wold, a Senior Marketing Strategist, who works across two companies in the business travel and property technology space — Reside, a Wyndham Residences and a company called 3Sixty. Her role sits at the intersection of brand identity, client relations, and creative direction, making her an ideal person to learn fr

A Hawaii Small Business Spotlight by Treehouse Coworking Somewhere in the middle of a venture-competition finals round, their product quietly secured second place before they could even share their pitch. From sharing samples in the moment, the room was already sold. Two University of Hawaii friends walked into that competition with a tallow-based skincare line they'd been building for seven months. They walked out with second place out of forty teams, also competing as the o

If you're forming an LLC in Hawaii, there's one decision most new business owners get wrong on day one: the address they put on their formation paperwork. It seems like a small thing. It isn't. Your business address shows up on your Articles of Organization. It's public. It's tied to your LLC forever — or at least until you pay to change it. And in Hawaii, where the cost of leasing real office space starts well into the four figures per month, most founders pick from three ba

What does it really take to start and scale a business in Hawaiʻi? In this conversation with the co-founder of Elevate, we go beyond the highlight reel and into the real story. From locking in the right space to navigating partnerships, this is an honest look at what it takes to build something meaningful in Kailua. “There were moments where we didn’t know if the deal was actually going to close.” “You don’t see the behind-the-scenes—the stress, the pressure, the risk.” “At

In today's flexible work environment, hybrid meetings—blending in-person collaboration with remote participation—are essential for teams spread across Oahu or beyond. Whether you're a local entrepreneur in Kailua or a Honolulu-based business looking for versatile space rentals, mastering hybrid setups can boost productivity, foster inclusivity, and make your gatherings more effective. At Treehouse Coworking in Kailua, our tech-equipped conference rooms, complete with interact