Government Archive

An open letter to Governor Neil Abercrombie

The editor asks the governor to bring integrity to state government.

Steven Petranik

The Coming China Wave

It could take three to seven years, but the world’s next superpower will play a much bigger role in local tourism, real estate, energy, schools and exports

Greg Wiles

The High Cost of Affordable Housing

Why so little of it gets built in Hawaii

Dennis Hollier

Seeking the Business Vote

Gubernatorial candidates Neil Abercrombie, James "Duke" Aiona and Mufi Hannemann compete for your vote.

Jerry Burris

Pro-Business Legislators

Some Republicans and Democrats stand out as best, but when we tried to ID the worst, business leaders were reluctant to name names.

Jerry Burris

Restoring Common Sense

Three ways to revitalize our economy

Steven Petranik
stevep@hawaiibusiness.com

How to Revitalize Hawaii’s Economy

The Hawaii Business Forum on revitalizing the economy. Speakers include: Kirk Belsby, Kamehameha Schools; Kyle Chock, Pacific Resource Partnership; State Sen. Carol Fukunaga; Ernest Nishizaki, Kyo-ya; Dean Okimoto, Nalo Farms; Patrick Sullivan, Oceanit; and Steven Petranik, Hawaii Business.

Steven Petranik
stevep@hawaiibusiness.com

Steering Growth - Extended Version

The Hawaii Business Forum on development. Speakers include: developer D.G. "Andy" Anderson; W. Allen Doane, A&B; Micah Kane, Kamehameha Schools; former Big Island mayor Harry Kim; Jan Yokota, HRPT; and former Kauai mayor JoAnn Yukimura. Moderated by Jerry Burris.

Honest Harry

Can Harry Kim's Plantation Pragmatism Save Hawaii?

David K. Choo

Editor’s Note

Many people are unrealistic about what it will take to balance the federal budget.

Steven Petranik