Hawaii Business - January 2011

January 2011

Features
	Legalizing Civil Unions – Boon or Bane for Hawaii’s Economy? With a civil union bill most certainly in the works for the 2011 legislative session, what will it mean for the economy? Jerry Burris
	Hawaii’s Tech Industry After Act 221 The tax credit nurturing Hawaii’s tech industry is dead, but here are five ways to keep the momentum going Shara Enay
	How the Hawaii Tourism Authority Markets Paradise to the World Promoting Hawaii in a changing world Dennis Hollier

With a civil union bill most certainly in the works for the 2011 legislative session, what will it mean for the economy?

Jerry Burris

The tax credit nurturing Hawaii’s tech industry is dead, but here are five ways to keep the momentum going

Shara Enay

Promoting Hawaii in a changing world

Dennis Hollier

Departments
	Talk Story Chris Tatum, Marriott Resorts Hawaii Executive and Hawaii Hotel and Lodging Association Chair The hospitality executive talks APEC, beach erosion, marketing on the mainland and visa waivers Beverly Creamer
	Editor's Note An open letter to Governor Neil Abercrombie The editor asks the governor to bring integrity to state government. Steven Petranik
	Innovation ATCO Software’s Kiosk Makes Restaurant Reservations Easy ATCO Software’s kiosk makes restaurant reservations easy Shara Enay
	This Month's Parting Shot: Inside the Aloha Tofu Company Factory Inside the Aloha Tofu Company Factory

The hospitality executive talks APEC, beach erosion, marketing on the mainland and visa waivers

Beverly Creamer

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

Steven Petranik

ATCO Software’s kiosk makes restaurant reservations easy

Shara Enay

	Operating a Lunch Wagon in Honolulu Not As Easy As It Looks Inside the business of lunchwagons by Catherine E. Toth January 2011
	Ask SmallBiz: Creating a Succession Plan My wife and I plan to retire in about 10 years. What should we do to get ready to turn over our business to our children? by Ken Gilbert, Family Business Expert January 2011
	Connectivity Lessons Architects Pacific bought all its employees iPhones, and now the team is more efficient, says the CEO by Jason Ubay January 2011
	5 Steps to Getting a Liquor License in Honolulu Read our how-to guide and avoid repeat visits by Mariah Mellor January 2011