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Hawaii’s Tech Sector Is Suffering From A Lack Of Top Business Execs Stewart Yerton/Civil Beat

Hawaii’s Tech Sector Is Suffering From A Lack Of Top Business Execs

There is marketable technology聽in the islands, but commercial success requires聽talented entrepreneurs who are hard to find.

Kauai Councilman Fails To Disclose His Medical Marijuana Venture Flickr.com: Sharon Har

Kauai Councilman Fails To Disclose His Medical Marijuana Venture

In county documents, former legislator聽Derek Kawakami didn’t mention聽his involvement in a聽company challenging the dispensary license awards.

How UH Hopes To Turn Research Into Business Startups Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2017

How UH Hopes To Turn Research Into Business Startups

A new innovation program approved by the Legislature is aimed at encouraging faculty and staff to act as entrepreneurs.

Resort Fees: A Hidden Pain For Tourists, A Windfall For Hotels Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Resort Fees: A Hidden Pain For Tourists, A Windfall For Hotels

While consumer advocates decry costs聽for amenities like swimming pool access and in-room safes, the fees bring in an estimated $2.6 billion annually for hotels.

Opposition To Foreign Condo Sales Raises Legal Questions Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Opposition To Foreign Condo Sales Raises Legal Questions

Did a City Council member create legal risks by suggesting the council might deny a development permit if the condos were sold to聽Chinese buyers?

How This Hawaii Business Is Using A New Law To Raise Money Hawaii Cider Co./Wefunder

How This Hawaii Business Is Using A New Law To Raise Money

A recent change in securities law allows companies to offer stocks and bonds through Kickstarter-like websites.

Immigrant Investor Project Gets Rocky Reception From City Council Hawaii City Plaza

Immigrant Investor Project Gets Rocky Reception From City Council

A developer is using a federal cash-for-green card investment program designed for economically distressed areas to finance a condominium project near Ala Moana Center.