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Lessons Learned: Overseas Lessons

James Freeman of FSC Architecture + Planning talks about size, technology and what it takes to succeed abroad.

Ask SmallBiz: Recruiting

I need to hire a general manager, but no one working for me now has the right stuff. How do I find the best person?

Hawaii’s Vertically Integrated Small Businesses

Despite the challenges, some Hawaii companies create their own raw materials, process them in-house and sell the finished products directly to the public.

Features

Hawaii’s Buy and Sell Entrepreneurs

Meet the resourceful entrepreneurs who snap up other people’s castoffs, clean them and then resell to you and me

Akamai Finance Academy Gives Kids Wall Street Experience

Local kids get hands-on experience and visit Wall Street

Not Happy at Nonprofits

A recent survey shows Hawaii nonprofit executive directors are just as unhappy with their jobs as their mainland counterparts

Hawaii Business CEO of the Year: Eric Yeaman

The head of Hawaiian Telcom has led the company out of bankruptcy and into profitability

Did APEC change the Hawaii Convention Center’s Future?

The convention center hasn't always lived up to its billing. But after a signature event like the international APEC 2011, it can go after other big meetings.

Departments

Letters to the Editor

Feedback on things not made in Hawaii and OTEC

Innovation

There aren't enough qualified teachers to help autistic children, but a local company is filling the need with practical, online training.

Talk Story

The VP and general manager of Xerox Hawaii discusses keeping up with today's technology and lessons learned from tragedy.

Parting Shot

Il Gelato Hawaii concocts cool Italian treats in flavors from lychee to beer

Editor's Note

Despite an ongoing labor dispute, Hawaii Business stands by its CEO of the Year pick, Eric Yeaman of Hawaiian Telcom

HB Life

Elements of Extravagance Cocktail Costs $800

An exclusive cocktail featuring 140-year-old cognac will set you back a few hundred dollars.

Alicia's Market a Kalihi Institution

Family-run business focuses on fish

Ocean and sea inspire Pua Jewelry

Jewelry line inspired by handpicked shells

First Insurance CFO's need for speed

Jeffrey Shonka rips on a speedboat

Hawaii Island Gourmet Makes Breadfruit Chips

Breadfruit chips from the Big Island are available from September through the holiday season.

Chef Mavro’s Sustainable Caviars

A Trio of Sustainable Caviars will set you back $190 at Chef Mavro's

Mele Kalikimaka Ornaments from Santa’s Pen

Get a Hawaii-themed Christmas ornament at one of Santa's Pen's year-round or seasonal stores.

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NOW

Local startup Sprout bought by India-based InMobi

More than 5 years after we first covered the startup, ChipIn/Sprout is bought by an Indian company with global reach

Navy’s ‘Auntie’ JEMS Makes Connections

JEMS helps recently relocated military families and retirees connect with Hawaii employers.

Hibiscus Interactive Translates Websites to Japanese without Cultural Blunders

This webmaster is your Japanese business partner

My Job as a Bike Messenger

Kendall Sexton of Crosstown Couriers faces the ridiculously fun streets of Honolulu on bicycle.

Advice from the Top with Donna Vuchinich

Donna Vuchinich, president and CEO of the University of Hawaii Foundation, gives advice on finding mentors and lessons from her first job

State of Hawaii Speeds Up Check Cashing

The state tax department says it now cashes excise tax payments much faster than it did a year earlier

A Lively Career in the Casket Business

Ruby Alvarez of Batesville Logistics sells caskets for a living.

Advice from the Top with Bruce Johnson

The CEO of Fresh Island Fish discusses finding mentors, work-life balance and realizing a greater purpose.

Part-time Santa Job, Full-time Rewards

The man who has played Santa at Ala Moana for 18 years has heard all sorts of requests from kids of every age.

Joe Volcano offers Alternative to Cigarettes

Volcano E-cigs, one of the country's largest sellers of electronic cigarettes online, now has two vapor cafes on Oahu.

Calendar

Keep up with business events and check out what's going on in Hawaii's business community.

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Zumba Gold

2011.01.05

Join us for Zumba Gold, the lower impact, easy to follow Latin-inspired dance fitness-party that keeps you in the groove of life.  This class...

Ben Vereen in Concert

2012.01.28

  UHMānoa's Outreach College and Leeward Community College welcome the legendary Ben Vereen for an evening of song. A consummate...

Coldwell Banker Pacific Properties Hosts Free Career Night

2012.02.08

Coldwell Banker Pacific Properties’ New Agent Training Office (NATO) will host a free Career Night on Wednesday, February 8 from 6:00 to...

ETHEL Quartet

2012.02.17

  Feb 17 • Fri • 7:30pm • Orvis Auditorium • Ticket prices range from $10 to $30. • Tickets are available,...

5th annual International Aloha Koi Society Show

2012.02.18

WHAT: Waikiki Aquarium will host the 5th annual International Aloha Koi Society Show on February 18 & 19, 2012. This event will...

Soyeon Quartet

2012.02.25

Info: Feb 25 • Sat • 7:30pm • Orvis Auditorium • Ticket prices range from $10 to $30. • Tickets are available,...

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  3. Hawaii 2011: The Way We Live
  4. Local Grocers Battle Mainland Chains
  5. Where Power Brokers Meet

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