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To know where you’re going, it often helps to understand where you’ve come from. For many family businesses in the Islands, the ability to trace back through the generations to humble roots and pure entrepreneurial spirit is both a source of inspiration and responsibility. And in Hawaii, family businesses play a central role in our economy, as those with five or more employees account for as many as 2,000 companies.

Here are just a few family businesses that continue to meet the needs of island…

When Columbia and Umpqua banks merged, Baruffi prioritized inclusion.

About 1,300 nurses are calling for Providence, the state's largest health care provider, to commit to ensuring adequate staffing at the Everett hospital.

The funds went toward adding a new, specialized area to the hospital.

Morgan Everett, vice chair of Coca-Cola Consolidated, said what drew her to the clinics was their story of a family building a legacy.

Arevalo is a board member for the Autism Society of Maryland and also co-leads a Latino parent support group.

McGee says a lot of his time outside of work is spent watching or coaching his three children in various sports.

Nolin also volunteers as board chairperson of Neighborhood Housing Services of Baltimore.

Barbo came to Baltimore for a summer internship and says he fell in love with the city.

Henker hopes to expand her company into three new countries next year.