October 2000

Leaving for Las Vegas

It's about upscale dining and entertainment, shopping and attractions, and the japanese are loving it.

David K. Choo

Mission: Profitable!

Ever-shrinking electronic equipment, and a new appetite for voyeurism has fueled steady sales for electronic suveillance equipment store SpyWorld Electronics

Revolution or Evolution?

The Internet has come to your wireless phone. Are you ready? Is phone ready?

Genevieve A. Ancog

Coming Out to Play

The PlayStation2 promises to solidify Sonny's hold on the $70 billion video game industry. Will it also be the centerpiece for the compan's foray into the Internet

David K. Choo

Full-Service Finance

Financial institutions are expanding upon their traditional offering to provide a surprisingly wide range of financial services.

Jacy L. Youn

X-pedited Investing

With the Internet and plenty of time, Gen Xers are jumping into the investment game with the goal of early retirement ... at 40?

Genevieve A. Ancog

All In The Ohana

Maui small business owners have banded together to help compete with the big boys.

Genevieve A. Ancog

Insurance that Clicks

Selling insurance on-line is the wave of the future. But some in the industry think there will still be a need for traditional agents.

Genevieve A. Ancog

Getting the Bigger Picture

Holistica Hawaii and the Hilton Hawaiian Village unveil a new use of technology that saves lives and attracts tourists.

David K. Choo

Editor's Note

Editor's Notebook

Hawaii Business’ growth over the past year hasn’t been limited to our fast-growing circulation, which is now over 12,000 issues a month.

Floyd Takeuchi