Monday, March 10, 2014
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Hawaii hotel sales reached a record $1.97 billion last year, and the blistering pace has continued into 2014, with another half-billion in estimated transactions in the first two months alone. Story »
The state tax credit has contributed to Hawaii becoming the leading state in the nation for solar on a per capita basis. Fully 10 percent of electric utility customers on Oahu now have solar photovoltaic systems, compared with just 1.4 percent in California, the next-highest state. Story »
The world's biggest hamburger chain began a "build-your-own burger" concept last year at a location in Laguna Niguel, Calif. The restaurant offers computer tablets on which diners tap out the bun, patty, cheese and toppings they want. Story »
Christine Coleman, her business and life partner, Manny Ochoa, and her son Justin Olson are marking the 10th anniversary of their Kona and Hilo-side coffee-growing operations this year. Story »
About $3.6 trillion is what the United States spent on health care in 2013, 3.7 percent more than 2012. Projections for 2014 anticipate a further increase of 6.1 percent. This expanded insurance coverage is made possible by the Affordable Care Act. Story »
One advantage I have as a columnist for the paper is the interaction I have with my readers. Story »
Many folks, especially those who work for large businesses or government agencies, are familiar with sometimes infuriating password policies. While such policies may seem onerous, overbearing or even nonsensical, a good policy significantly improves an organization's information security. Story »
Hawaii News Now has created a management position in its newsroom operation and hired veteran broadcast journalist Daryl Huff to fill it. Huff will be the special projects producer, General Manager Rick Blangiardi told TheBuzz on Friday. Story »
“Akamai Money” seeks out local experts to answer questions about business in Hawaii. If you have an issue you would like us to tackle, please email it to business@star-
advertiser.com and put “Akamai Money” in the subject line. Story »
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