Hawaii Business - March 2009

March 2009

Features
	Optimism Despite Tough Times on Molokai When the ranch announced it would shut down April 5, many knew they would be out of work. Jason Ubay, Photographs by David Croxford
	Arrested Development How the islands are being effected. Dennis Hollier, Photos by Olivier Koning

When the ranch announced it would shut down April 5, many knew they would be out of work.

Jason Ubay, Photographs by David Croxford

How the islands are being effected.

Dennis Hollier, Photos by Olivier Koning

Departments
	Letters to the Editor Feedback From our readers.
	Spin Zone Should Hawaii use Nuclear Power for its Energy Needs? Two Hawaii leaders say why and why not.
	Talk Story Dean Okimoto, Owner/President, Nalo Farms Talking story with Dean Okimoto, Owner/President, Nalo Farms. Shara Enay
	Innovation Little Green Rooms Three years ago, Orion Stanbro made high-end Japanese-style pole houses. Today, he builds something less expensive and more environmentally friendly. Jason Ubay
	This Month's Parting Shot: Egg-Cellent Machinery Ka Lei Eggs, Kalihi

From our readers.

Two Hawaii leaders say why and why not.

Talking story with Dean Okimoto, Owner/President, Nalo Farms.

Shara Enay

Three years ago, Orion Stanbro made high-end Japanese-style pole houses. Today, he builds something less expensive and more environmentally friendly.

Jason Ubay

Ka Lei Eggs, Kalihi

	5 Steps to a Painless Tax Return A little planning goes a long way toward reducing the tax-season sting. We offer the following tax tips to prepare this year, and keep you organized moving into 2009. by Jacy L. Youn March 2009
	Startup Lessons Robert Stehlik of Blue Planet Surf Gear explains how he created a business plan for a surfing distribution company as part of a course requirement and ran with the idea. by Jacy L. Youn March 2009
	The Pitch: Self-help Unleashed Unleashed Technologies markets self-help products via infomercials. The faith-based product provides motivational and applicable advice paired with real-life stories. by Jason Ubay March 2009
	A New Cash Crop Some Hawaii farmers hope 'agtourism' will be their key to survival by Shara Enay March 2009
	Ask SmallBiz: Skills to start a business What kinds of questions should I be asking myself now to make sure I have the right skills to own/manage a small business? by Kay Lorraine - Hawaii Women's Business Center March 2009