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 | Small Local Companies Versus Mainland-Based GiantsCity Mill, Leather Soul, Mobi PCS and Title Guaranty share how their small companies take on bigger competitors. |
 | Ask SmallBiz: Engaging EmployeesIt seems like a paycheck isn't enough to keep my employees fully engaged in customer service and efficiency. What can I do? |
 | 5 Steps to a More Civil WorkplacePenelope Paik of Civility International offers a few tips on creating a better work environment with your colleagues. |
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Electric Car Range AnxietyIt may not run on fossil fuels, but electric cars present its own new sets of challenges. |
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 | Should a Hawaii High School Graduate Go to a Local or Mainland College?Many say a UH business or law degree is a better ticket to success in Hawaii than a prestigious mainland degree |
 | Career ChangeFour Hawaii residents share life experiences leading them to new careers |
Departments
 | InnovationTiffiny Taylor created Standing Fit as an inexpensive alternative to traditional standup desks. |
 | Talk StoryCastle President and CEO Kathryn Raethel discusses hospital renovations, green efforts and open-heart surgery program. |
 | Parting ShotCentral Pacific Bank's mascot Alex the Loyalty Dog returns, and here he is behind the scenes. |
HB Life
 | What’s It Worth? $140 an Ounce for La Mer Moisturizing CreamConsidered the face cream of the stars, Creme de la Mer is a moisturizing cream containing biofermented sea kelp and a slew of vitamins and minerals. |
 | Wahine Toa Designs Clothes for a Woman WarriorNita Pilago creates Polynesian-styled designs often named after animals and plants. |
 | Pau Hana with Evan FujimotoEven Fujimoto, president of Graham Builders, likes to surf. |
 | Our Favorite ThingsHawaii Business staff describes cherished foods, activities, entertainment and more |
 | Train to be a Yoga Master at Yoga Oasis in PunaBecome Yoga Alliance certified by taking a monthlong program at Yoga Oasis. |
 | Cake Works Custom Cakes Cost $3,000Cake Works makes pretty elaborate cakes, including a 1959 pink Cadillac. |
 | Pau Hana with Barron GussBarron Guss, president and CEO of the human resources agency Altres, enjoys flying remote-controlled helicopters and airplanes. |
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 | Tech Essentials: Web Content to Keep People Coming BackEncouraging dialogue, staying on topic and engaging readers are just some of the ways to keep people coming back to your website. |
 | It’s All About Kids Sparks Enthusiasm for Learning with TechnologyIAAK brings new learning technology to students. The latest is a Promethean ActivBoard, which is like an 87-inch iPad. |
 | Hawaii Pacific University’s College of Business Administration Dean Wants to Give Students Real World ExperienceDeborah Crown is HPU's newest dean of the College of Business Administration. She wants the school to "develop profession-ready global leaders." |
 | Flooding and Nationwide Popularity Boost Lei PricesLei will be pricey because of the shortage of Thailand-grown orchids and the thousands of lei that are now shipped to the mainland for graduations. |
 | Honolulu EMS Chief Patty Dukes Studies for Business Management DegreePatty Dukes worker her way up from paramedic to become chief of Honolulu's Emergency Medical Services. She went back to school to adapt to her new position. |
 | My Job: Steve Looney of Pacific Soul TattooTattoo artist Steve Looney specializes in Polynesian-style tattooing and large-scale custom-design work. |
Women's Fund of Hawaii supports unique programsIn 2011, the Women's Fund of Hawaii awarded 18 nonprofits with grants totaling $80,000. |
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 | SpeediShuttle changes travelers' habitsSpeediShuttle offers rides to and from Honolulu, Lihue, Kahului and Kona airports |
 | Earl's Garage Nurtures Wonder in KidsA Waimea nonprofit gives children and youth a fun place to explore technology and solve problems |
 | Store brings Hawaii's flowers, foods and music to Pacific NorthwestHawaii General Store brings touches of Paradise to Seattle |
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ARMA Hawai'i Chapter FUTURE WORLD: THE FUSING OF RIM AND IT2012.05.16Sign up today for this fun and exciting seminar presented by R. Scott Murchison, CRM and Norm Weiner,both Senior Vice Presidents for Kaizen... |
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Leadership Works Experience Workshop2012.04.12The Leadership Works Experience is our signature leadership workshop. Held over eight amazing days, attendees will: uncover the personal... |
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Social Media Primer: All You Need to Know2012.02.18Social Media Primer: All You Need to Know With: Neenz Faleafine Info: Feb 18-Apr 28 • Sat • 9:00am-12:00pm • 6... |
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The Leadership Works Experience: Honolulu-Spring2012.04.12Register by February 29, 2012 and use the code HS2012 to receive a 10% discount Dates: April 12, 13, 26, 27 and May 10, 11, 24, 25... |
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50th Hawaii State Farm Fair2012.07.07Kualoa will host a family fun weekend featuring educational activities, locally grown food samples and more! Walk around the beautiful... |
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