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The Chamber View: Replace apathy with action to stop bills that harm businesses
April 20, 2013 The biggest plague on businesses is the regulatory burdens our state continues to heap on them, the weight and cost of which makes Hawaii one of the worst states in the nation to do business in. more »»
Business / In Brief • Apr. 17, 2013
April 17, 2013 Dicus to be speaker at potluck To celebrate the end of tax season, Maui Business Brainstormers and Maui Native Hawaiian Chamber of Commerce are hosting a potluck dinner featuring music, entertainmen... more »»
Business / In Brief • Apr. 13, 2013
April 13, 2013 ‘Queen K WiFi’ network up and running Queen Ka‘ahumanu Center has begun offering free Wi-Fi Internet access to its patrons, according to an announcement. more »»
The Chamber View: Legislators move ‘anti-business,’ ‘anti-investment’ bill forward
April 13, 2013 Despite our state’s long-standing reputation as one of the most difficult states in the union to do business in, lawmakers are moving HB 634 forward to make things wors. more »»
Business / In Brief • Apr. 12, 2013
April 12, 2013 Hong Kong visa waiver proposed HONOLULU — U.S. Sen. Mazie Hirono is pushing a plan to add Hong Kong to a list of places where tourists can qualify for visa waivers when visiting the United States. more »»
Gabbard, Hirono wary of $3.8 trillion budget
April 11, 2013 HONOLULU (AP) — Two members of Hawaii’s delegation in Washington are expressing reservations about parts of President Barack Obama’s budget proposal. U.S. Rep. more »»
Business / In Brief • Apr. 11, 2013
April 11, 2013 Hawaiian plans to fly to China HONOLULU — Hawaiian Airlines plans to start nonstop service from Honolulu to China beginning next year and will eliminate service to Manila over the summe. more »»
Business / In Brief • Apr. 10, 2013
April 10, 2013 Big Island says no to high-stakes bingo HILO, Hawaii — The Big Island’s County Council has rejected a proposal to use high-stakes bingo to raise revenue. more »»
Business / In Brief • Apr. 9, 2013
April 9, 2013 Oahu home sales, prices increase HONOLULU — New monthly figures show that Oahu real estate sales and prices increased last month. more »»
Business / In Brief • April 6, 2013
April 6, 2013 Nominations sought for business award Nominations are being sought for the 2013 Maui Matsuri Business Award, according to an announcement. more »»
The Chamber View: At times, even motherhood and apple pie need to be scrutinized
April 6, 2013 They say there are some things you just do not touch, like motherhood and apple pie, which we hold sacred and dea. more »»
Business / In Brief • Mar. 29, 2013
March 29, 2013 Ship-repair facility fined $710,000 HONOLULU — The Environmental Protection Agency says a ship-repair facility has been fined $710,000 for water pollution control violations as part of a settlement... more »»
Business / In Brief • Mar. 26, 2013
March 26, 2013 Planners seek input on research park road KAILUA-KONA — Planners are seeking input on future transportation improvements at a Big Island ocean science and technology park. more »»
Hawaii tower once on FAA cut list to stay open
March 23, 2013 HONOLULU (AP) — An Oahu air traffic control tower once slated for closure under automatic budget cuts for the Federal Aviation Administration will now remain ope. more »»
Business / In Brief • Mar. 21, 2013
March 21, 2013 HONOLULU — A federal judge in Honolulu has ruled a retired Hawaii car dealer not guilty of tax fraud and lying on his income tax returns. U.S. more »»
Business / In Brief • Mar. 19, 2013
March 19, 2013 LIHUE — The Kauai Chamber of Commerce is celebrating its 100th anniversary today. The Garden Island said that the chamber began in 1913 with a meeting of 17 people. It now has 450 members. more »»
The Chamber View: Balancing the debate on a minimum wage increase
March 16, 2013 Laws to increase Hawaii’s minimum wage are moving forward this legislative session despite small businesses, business organizations, and industry groups opposing them. more »»
Business / In Brief • Mar. 15, 2013
March 15, 2013 Panel advances solar tax credit bill HONOLULU — The House Committee on Energy and Environmental Protection has moved forward a bill to amend Hawaii’s renewable energy tax credit. more »»
Business / In Brief • Mar. 14, 2013
March 14, 2013 Down to Earth stores to require GMO food labels Down to Earth Organic & Natural will begin requiring store products with ingredients containing genetically modified organisms to be labeled by 2018. more »»
Residents say no to Anahola green energy project
March 12, 2013 LIHUE, Hawaii (AP) — Local residents are pushing back against a renewable energy project planned for Kauai. The Garden Island says residents want to stop the Anahola Renewable Energy Project. more »» |
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