July 2009

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Features
	Building a New Girls' Network Something major is happening. Women everywhere are mobilizing — themselves and each other — to get into the community, grow their contact lists and build meaningful relationships to advance... Shara Enay
	Negotiate Your Way to a Better Job Attorney Ellen Carson recommends that if one needs to bargain with a boss or even a spouse for a lifestyle change, there are steps to follow. Beverly Creamer, Photos by David Croxford
	Island-Style Dress for Success How to look the part - even if you're faking it. Shara Enay
	New Direction for Nonprofits At a time when Hawaii’s 7,000-plus nonprofits wonder how they will keep providing for the needy, we cannot afford to ignore new thinking on how to meet their challenges. Dan Pallotta’s book... Dawn Morais Webster

Departments
Innovation: Hibiscus Lady Creates Scents	Archive »
The hibiscus has incredible colors, textures and blossoms, but usually lacks a scent. Enter the Hibiscus Lady, Jill Coryell, who has created gigantic, colorful AND sweet-smelling hibiscus that are... Beverly Creamer
Spin Zone: Does the Glass Ceiling for Professional Women Still Exist?	Archive »
Professionals Dr. Virginia S. Hinshaw and Michelle Shin offer their insight.
Talk Story: Frances T. Gendrano	Archive »
As Hawaii approaches August’s 50th anniversary of statehood, we have asked local leaders to reflect on the next 50 years for Hawaii. This month: real estate executive Fran Gendrano. Jerry Burris
Parting Shot: Wall Artistry	Archive »

Editor's Note: An Annual Exodus	Archive »
Steven Petranik