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Business Report: Aquaponics

Mon, 20 May 2013 15:41:00 EDT

(HawaiiNewsNow) - The Aquaponics Conference is slated for May 25 at Windward Community College...

Business Report: College Focus

Fri, 17 May 2013 15:50:00 EDT

(HawaiiNewsNow) - Brigham Young University-Hawaii, located in Laie, is a private university with an enrollment of 2,700...

Business Report: Waikiki Hotel Walk

Thu, 16 May 2013 16:10:00 EDT

(HawaiiNewsNow) - The Waikiki Hotel Walk, a charity walk for hotels and businesses, will be held this Saturday at 7 a.m....

Business Report: Noelle Kahanu, Director of Community Affairs for Bishop Museum

Wed, 15 May 2013 16:05:00 EDT

(Hawaii News Now) - Museum Week is coming up and The Honolulu Museum of Art, The Iolani Palace and Bishop Museum are working together to offer you a 3 for 1 deal next weekend...

Business Report: Dan Buettner, Author, 'The Island Where People Forget To Die'

Thu, 9 May 2013 14:25:00 EDT

(Hawaii News Now) - National Geographic has a program to study parts of the world where people live the longest lives...

Business Report: Dean Masai

Wed, 8 May 2013 15:56:00 EDT

(Hawaii News Now) - The Build and Buy Green conference will be held Friday at the convention center...

Business Report:Home Prices and the Amount of Homes

Tue, 7 May 2013 16:03:00 EDT

(Hawaii News Now) - An ongoing issue that drives home prices is - lack of homes on the market. Scott Higashi from Prudential Locations...

Business Report: Sherry Menor-McNamara

Mon, 6 May 2013 16:40:00 EDT

(Hawaii News Now) - The legislative session is over. How did business do? Sherry Menor-McNamara from the Chamber of Commerce...

Business Report: Dr. Karen Pellegrin and Dr. Anita Ciarleglio

Wed, 1 May 2013 17:02:00 EDT

(Hawaii News Now) - The new pharmacy school at UH Hilo is working on a program to improve health care in rural areas. Dr. Karen Pellegrin founded The Center for Rural Health Science...

Business Report: Lemonade Alley

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 16:33:00 EDT

(Hawaii News Now) - Lemonade Alley helps to teach business to children. Helping to organize this are Steve Sue and Mark Loughridge...

Business Report: Chris Manfredi, Kau Coffee

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 16:24:00 EDT

(Hawaii News Now) - There is going to be a coffee festival that is going to be held on the Big Island - and it isn't about Kona coffee...

Business Report: Jay Fidell, Think Tech Hawaii

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 16:15:00 EDT

(Hawaii News Now) - The next public affairs panel at the Plaza Club is taking place this Thursday...

Business Report: Joe Ruszkowski, Director of Bands for HPU

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 15:57:00 EDT

(Hawaii News Now) - This Weekend, HPU will be having an event that will feature the sounds of the Hawaii Pacific University's Symphonic Band...

Business Report:Gary Warner, Travel Editor - Orange County Register

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 16:01:00 EDT

(Hawaii News Now) - Hawaii airlift has largely been restored since the dramatic cuts of 2008, when Aloha Airlines and ATA shut down within three days of each other...

Business Report: Aidan O'Hare, Forever Living Products International

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 16:30:00 EDT

(Hawaii News Now) - Aidan O'Hara from Forever Living Products International will be at a convention next week at Hilton Hawaiian Village and the Convention Center...

Business Report: Carl Linden, Diagnostic Laboratory Services

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 16:43:00 EDT

(Hawaii News Now) - Some good news in workplace drug tests. Most of the tests are still coming back clean...

Business Report: Clyde Igarashi - Thrustcycle Enterprises

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 15:54:00 EDT

(Hawaii News Now) - A local company has begun designing a new type of vehicle that is not only energy efficient, but is only on two wheels! Clyde Igarishi from Thrustcycle Enterprises came in to talk

Business Report: Hawaiian Air's New Flight Plans

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 16:09:00 EDT

(Hawaii News Now) - Hawaiian Airlines has decided to end flights to Manila and plans to launch service to China...

Business Report: Jane Sawyer - Small Business Association

Tue, 9 Apr 2013 15:34:00 EDT

(Hawaii News Now) - Entrepreneurship - is it a young person's game? No way - says the AARP...

Business Report: Karen Lee

Mon, 8 Apr 2013 16:23:00 EDT

(Hawaii News Now) - Education is worthwhile for itself - but it's also worthwhile for a strong economy and a strong paycheck...

Business Report: Y. Hata & Co.

Thu, 4 Apr 2013 16:39:00 EDT

(Hawaii News Now) - A local company that you may have heard of, but aren't really sure what it is they do, turn 100 years old...

Business Report: Steve Russo

Wed, 3 Apr 2013 16:22:00 EDT

(Hawaii News Now) - Farmers are about to get a chance to learn more about going after bugs. Steve Russo is a pesticide specialist...

Business Report: Eddie Flores

Tue, 2 Apr 2013 16:23:00 EDT

(Hawaii News Now) - L & L Hawaiian Barbecue is already well known here in the islands and across the mainland...

Business Report: Laura Smith, CEO Goodwill Hawaii

Mon, 1 Apr 2013 15:59:00 EDT

(Hawaii News Now) - Welcome to April! When taxes are due! Goodwill Hawaii is offering free tax services to those who qualify...

Business Report: Gregg Yamanaka

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 16:35:00 EDT

(Hawaii News Now) - Aloha is a natural condition of the heart, but hospitality is a professional that benefits from training...

Business Report: New Tech Toys

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 15:54:00 EDT

(Hawaii News Now) - It's that time of year again! All the newest, latest, and greatest tech products are released...

Business Report: Jay Fidell, ThinkTech Hawaii

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 16:08:00 EDT

(Hawaii News Now) - Every month, there is a legislature update that is held at The Plaza Club in downtown Honolulu...

Business Report: Erin Kanehira

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 15:48:00 EDT

(Hawaii News Now) - Local business benefits from government contracts. But how do you get them?

Business Report: Shaun Foley, Motor Trend Magazine

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 16:11:00 EDT

(Hawaii News Now) - The auto show opens this Friday at the Hawaii Convention Center...

Business Report: Dennis Wong, Hawaii National Bank

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 16:02:00 EDT

(Hawaii News Now) - The Small Business Administration guarantees loans that banks don't feel able to make without the guarantee...

Business Report: Mike Carr

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 16:43:00 EDT

(Hawaii News Now) - The bad news is that fiscal cliff cuts *have* affected park service activities...

Business Report: State Securities Commissioner Tang Chun

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 16:03:00 EDT

(Hawaii News Now) - AARP Hawaii is sponsoring seminars this week on how to outsmart investment fraud...

Business Report: Joe Paikai of Keller Williams Realty

Fri, 8 Mar 2013 14:56:00 EST

(Hawaii News Now) - The number of home sales seem to be lower in the month of February than any other month...

Business Report: Jay Talwar

Thu, 7 Mar 2013 15:14:00 EST

(Hawaii News Now) - The Hawaii Tourism Authority now says it expects 500 thousand more visitors this year than last. Jay Talwar joins us from the Hawaii Visitors & Convention Bureau, the contractor responsible

Business Report: Dr. Mohsen Ramadan

Wed, 6 Mar 2013 14:57:00 EST

(Hawaii News Now) - The invasive species fireweed has been growing on Hawaii island and is toxic to cattle and horses...

Business Report: Elaine Young

Tue, 5 Mar 2013 14:46:00 EST

(Hawaii News Now) - The conversion of the Tesoro refinery to a storage depot means a large number of layoffs...

Business Report: Casey Pelkis

Tue, 5 Mar 2013 12:40:00 EST

(Hawaii News Now) - Let's talk intellectual property! The video game "Tetris" has be around for more than 25 years...

Business Report: Girl Scout Cookies

Fri, 1 Mar 2013 15:01:00 EST

(Hawaii News Now) - It's that time of year again! Tagalongs, Do-Si-Do's, and of course, THin Mints!

Business Report: Jim Tollefson and Sherry Menor-McNamara

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 15:58:00 EST

(Hawaii News Now) - There's going to be a changing of the guard at the Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii...

Business Report: Scott Higashi

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 15:35:00 EST

(Hawaii News Now) - Are investment home buyers back? Scott Higashi from Prudential Locations...

Business Report: Edwin Hawkins

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 15:00:00 EST

(Hawaii News Now) - There is a symposium happening this weekend on the tsunami debris from Japan...

Business Report: Economist Paul Brewbaker

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 14:40:00 EST

(Hawaii News Now) - We keep hearing from the national guys about the $85 billion dollars in cuts that could be coming...

Business Report: Jay Fidell

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 14:59:00 EST

(Hawaii News Now) - Another panel discussion will be held this week at The Plaza Club. Jay Fidell from Think Tech Hawaii...

Higher minimum wage might backfire, report says

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 11:49:00 EST

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Economists at the University of Hawaii say raising the state's minimum, as the state legislature is considering, is "unlikely" to raise living standards and could have a greater negative impact than in other states.

Business Report: The Onium Ballet at Windward Community College

Fri, 22 Feb 2013 15:38:00 EST

(Hawaii News Now) - Live music and dance will be coming this weekend to Windward Community College...

Business Report: Mark Glynn, Skyline Eco Adventures

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 15:14:00 EST

(Hawaii News Now) - Ziplines are a fun way to enjoy nature wherever you go. With ziplines in jugles and forests and even in the streets of Vegas, they're always a fun adventure. A company that has a

Bob Sigall: The History of Sears

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 14:38:00 EST

(Hawaii News Now) - Sears has announced it will be closing it's Ala Moana store months earlier than it had planned and that their liquidation sale will begin in March. Bob Sigall is a business historian

Business Report: The Hawaii Council on Economic Education

Tue, 19 Feb 2013 14:49:00 EST

(Hawaii News Now) - The Hawaii Council on Economic Education is taking registration for summer academy...

Howard's Business Report: Hawaii Council on Economic Education

Mon, 18 Feb 2013 14:18:00 EST

(HawaiiNewsNow) - The Hawaii Council on Economic Education does something called Summer Academy. Howard talks with Debbie Ababa from McKinley and Kathlene Vitug from Campbell who are both attending Summer Academy.

Business Report: Terry Harmon, Director of the Hawaii Male Medical Clinic

Fri, 15 Feb 2013 14:41:00 EST

(Hawaii News Now) - A local clinic is changing its name and expanding to the mainland...

Business Report: Brad Tilden, Alaska Airlines CEO

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 15:03:00 EST

(Hawaii News Now) - It's no secret that tourism plays a big part in Hawaii's economy. Brad Tilden, CEO of Alaska Air...

Business Report: Matson CEO Matt Cox

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 14:40:00 EST

(Hawaii News Now) - Hawaii's biggest shipping line reports a profitable 2012 - and forecasts improving Hawaii trade this year...

Business Report: Anders Hostelley

Wed, 6 Feb 2013 14:52:00 EST

(Hawaii News Now) - Most mortgages in America are sold to Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac, two federally-sponsored companies...

Howard's Business Report: Lars Werners

Tue, 5 Feb 2013 14:39:00 EST

(HawaiiNewsNow) - Blu Homes is a San Francisco area firm that makes prefab homes and garages. Lars Werner from Cutting Edge Development on Maui talks with Howard!

Howard's Business Report: Rhonda Griswold

Mon, 4 Feb 2013 15:20:00 EST

(HawaiiNewsNow) - Would you like to provide for the care of a pet after you've gone? Rhonda Griswold is a partner in the law firm of Cades Schutte and has some advice.

Howard's Business Report: Jackie Boland

Fri, 1 Feb 2013 17:08:00 EST

(HawaiiNewsNow) - Howard talks with Jackie Boland, Outreach Director for AARP Hawaii about free tax help!

Business Report: Ed Kurzensky from Mobi PCS

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 14:55:00 EST

(Hawaii News Now) - There's a fare war in the local wireless business - and his company started it...

Business Report: Hawaiian Airlines 4th Quarter Report

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 14:38:00 EST

(Hawaii News Now) - Hawaiian Airlines reported a small loss for the fourth quarter but still ended 2012 in the black...

Howard's Business Report: Neil Rose

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 08:12:00 EST

(HawaiiNewsNow) - The S&P hits 1,500, the dow recovers from recession losses, but what lies ahead? Howard talks with Neil Rose from Cadinha & Company.

Howard's Business Report: Gary Pacarro

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 08:12:00 EST

(HawaiiNewsNow) - A mainland college is opening an office here in Hawaii! Howard talks with Gary Pacarro, who heads the new local office of Pacific University.

Howard's Business Report: Catfishing

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 08:02:00 EST

(HawaiiNewsNow) - With the Manti Te'o scandal, a lot of people are wondering what "catfishing" means. Howard talks with Yasuo Ogawa from Cowabunga Computers about the topic and what to watch out for.

Howard's Business Report: Gordon Bruce

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 08:01:00 EST

(HawaiiNewsNow) - The former IT Director of the city and county of Honolulu is back in the private sector. Howard Dicus talks with Gordon Bruce, the new CEO of PACXA.Copyright 2013 Hawaii News Now. All

Howard's Business Report: Paul Brewbaker

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Howard's Business Report: Colliers

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 07:57:00 EST

(HawaiiNewsNow) - Howard talks with Mike Hamasu from Colliers Hawaii.

Howard's Business Report: Aloha Air Cargo

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 07:56:00 EST

(HawaiiNewsNow) - Business is up! Howard talks with Johnny Hobayan from Aloha Air Cargo.

Howard's Business Report: EcoCab

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 07:52:00 EST

Oahu's newest cab company uses an all-hybrid fleet. EcoCab has 15 cabs on the road and takes delivery on more today at the docks. Howard Dicus spoke with David Jung, the general manager. Copyright 2013

Howard's Business Report: Brandon LaBonte

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 07:51:00 EST

Howard talks with Brandon LaBonte, President of ArdentMC a managing consulting firm in D.C. that expanded operations to Maui and is now actively expanding here. Copyright 2012 Hawaii News Now. All rights

Howard's Business Report: Steve Tam

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 07:51:00 EST

Steve Tam, AARP Hawaii Advocacy Director talks with Howard about some entitlement cuts being discussed in Washington and how Hawaii will be impacted.

Howard's Business Report: Marcia Hokansen

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 07:50:00 EST

(HawaiiNewsNow) - Howard talks with Marcia Hokansen from ProService about Strategic HR!

Business Report: Free Tax Advice

Fri, 25 Jan 2013 15:35:00 EST

(Hawaii News Now) - It's tax season and are you're not sure what the difference between a 1040 and a 1099?

Business Report: HTA's Mike McCartney

Fri, 25 Jan 2013 14:41:00 EST

(Hawaii News Now) - Hawaii tourism numbers for 2012 are in and are at record highs! Hawaii Tourism Authority's CEO Mike MacCartney sits down with Howard with more.

Howard’s Business Report

Fri, 7 Dec 2012 14:59:00 EST

(HawaiiNewsNow)- Jerry Agrusa of HPU is on to discuss the impact of Honolulu Marathon...

Howard's Business Report: Michael Harris

Tue, 27 Nov 2012 15:47:00 EST

(HawaiiNewsNow) - Hawaiian Airlines flies its inaugural flight to Brisbane, Australia today and our very own Sunrise Director will be on the flight...

Howard's Business Report: Denise Albano

Wed, 21 Nov 2012 17:19:00 EST

(HawaiiNewsNow) - A local nonprofit has won a $1 million to do microloans to local food businesses! Howard talks with Denise Albano from the Hunger Foundation about how this will affect Hawaii businesses and farms.

Howard's Business Report: Keith Sakamoto

Wed, 21 Nov 2012 09:19:00 EST

(HawaiiNewsNow) - Howard gives us a corporate update with Keith Sakamoto, CEO of Hawaiian Host.

Howard's Business Report: Mayor Arakawa

Mon, 19 Nov 2012 16:24:00 EST

(HawaiiNewsNow) - Howard talks with Maui Mayor Alan Arakawa on Sunrise!

Howard's Business Report: Keith Turner

Fri, 16 Nov 2012 08:30:00 EST

(HawaiiNewsNow) - One more day to the grand opening of the new Safeway in Ewa! Howard talks with Keith Turner from Safeway for more information.

Howard's Business Report: Eddie Flores

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 08:32:00 EST

(HawaiiNewsNow) - Eddie Flores, CEO of L&L Hawaiian Barbecue put out a cookbook for charity! He talks with Howard about the recipes and other surprises you can find in the book!

Howard's Business Report: Scott Higashi

Fri, 9 Nov 2012 17:20:00 EST

(HawaiiNewsNow) - Real estate update! Mortgages remain near historic lows! Have you ever wondered how much this can save you? Scott Higashi from Prudential Locations shows Howard the difference a lower interest rate can make!

Howard's Election Report: Ed Case & Carl Bonham

Wed, 7 Nov 2012 15:26:00 EST

(HawaiiNewsNow) - The next Congress has about the same mix of Democrats and Republicans as the outgoing Congress...

Howard's Election Report: David Chang & Dante Carpenter

Wed, 7 Nov 2012 15:20:00 EST

(HawaiiNewsNow) - Hawaii Republican Chairman David Chang and Hawaii Democratic Chairman Dante Carpenter joined Howard Dicus in front of the State Capitol Wednesday morning to dissect the election.

Howard's Business Report: Jayme Grzebik

Fri, 2 Nov 2012 16:16:00 EDT

(HawaiiNewsNow) - Hawaiian Electric is holding its annual Arbor Day tree giveaway! Howard talks with UH Horticulturalist Jayme Grzebik about the event.

Howard's Business Report: Carl Bonham

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 15:53:00 EDT

(HawaiiNewsNow) - One of the most accurate economic forecasting centers has a conference starting this weekend. Howard talks with Carl Bonham from UHERO, the UH Economic Research Organization about the conference.

Howard's Business Report: Michael Purdy

Tue, 23 Oct 2012 14:26:00 EDT

(HawaiiNewsNow) - Howard talks with Michael Purdy, CEO of Island Princess about candy!

Howard's Business Report: Cecil Morton

Wed, 17 Oct 2012 16:12:00 EDT

(HawaiiNewsNow) - One year ago this week, Honolulu Airport got a new shuttle contractor. Howard talks with Cecil Morton, CEO of Speedi Shuttle about how it's going.

Howard's Business Report: Howard Nusbaum

Mon, 15 Oct 2012 16:08:00 EDT

(HawaiiNewsNow) - Howard talks with Howard Nusbaum, President of the American Resort Development Association about timeshares.

Howard's Business Report: Joe Toy

Fri, 12 Oct 2012 14:31:00 EDT

(HawaiiNewsNow) - Howard talks with Joy Toy from Hospitality Advisors who gives us a hotel occupancy report!

Howard's Business Report: Liesl Bernard

Tue, 9 Oct 2012 16:10:00 EDT

(HawaiiNewsNow) - Unemployment is slowly declining in the islands, but job opportunities vary widely from one profession to another. Liesl Bernard from Robert Half International talks with Howard about a series of booklets that break down salaries for different professions.

Howard's Business Report: Fernando Garzon

Mon, 8 Oct 2012 15:35:00 EDT

(HawaiiNewsNow) - Howard talks with Fernando Garzon, President of the Electrochemical Society about a meeting they're having at the Convention Center.

Howard's Business Report: David Uchiyama

Thu, 4 Oct 2012 14:22:00 EDT

(HawaiiNewsNow) - Taiwan is being added to the Visa Waiver Program. David Uchiyama from the Hawaii Tourism Authority tells Howard more.

Howard's Business Report: Scott Higashi

Wed, 3 Oct 2012 14:20:00 EDT

(HawaiiNewsNow) - Howard gives us a condo market update with Scott Higashi from Prudential Locations.

Howard's Business Report: Chris Manning

Tue, 2 Oct 2012 15:50:00 EDT

(HawaiiNewsNow) - The Hotel Hana Maui is now the Travaasa Hotel Hana. Howard talks with President, Chris Manning about how things are going under the new management.

Howard's Business Report: Amy Matsuda

Mon, 1 Oct 2012 14:18:00 EDT

(HawaiiNewsNow) - It's the season for classical music! Ramsay talks with Amy Mitsuda from the Honolulu Chamber Music Series about their concert season and what we can expect!

Howard's Business Report: Lt. Gov. Brian Schatz

Fri, 28 Sep 2012 15:29:00 EDT

(HawaiiNewsNow) - More Chinese than ever are traveling the world, but visits to Hawaii and the rest of America have been impeded by a slow visa approval process...

Howard's Business Report: Rick Egged

Thu, 27 Sep 2012 16:06:00 EDT

(HawaiiNewsNow) - Twenty years ago Hawaii officials and citizens met for a conference on the future of Waikiki, adopting goals fo0r the tourist district some of which are still being implemented...

Howard's Business Report: Donna Leong

Wed, 26 Sep 2012 16:22:00 EDT

(HawaiiNewsNow) - Howard talks with Donna Leong, President of the Hawaii Women's Legal Foundation about their annual fundraiser in November!

Howard's Business Report: Joe Sprague

Tue, 25 Sep 2012 16:39:00 EDT

(HawaiiNewsNow) - Alaska Airlines is flying more than ever to Hawaii, and its load factors are strong. Now the airline is giving back. Alaska VP Joe Sprague tells Howard Dicus about the "Paint a Plane" project...

Howard's Business Report: Jay Fidell

Mon, 24 Sep 2012 15:45:00 EDT

(HawaiiNewsNow) - Howard talks with Jay Fidell from Think Tech Hawaii about a series of panels on locally important issues!

Howard's Business Report: Kawika Burgess

Thu, 20 Sep 2012 16:37:00 EDT

(HawaiiNewsNow) - Kamehameha Schools has an interesting new project! Kawika Burgess, the manager tells Howard about an agriculture park in Hahuku called Ahupua'a.

Howard's Business Report: Alex Tiller

Wed, 19 Sep 2012 15:36:00 EDT

(HawaiiNewsNow) - Howard gets a solar power update from Alex Tiller, CEO of Sunetric!

Howard's Business Report: Michael Titterton

Tue, 18 Sep 2012 15:40:00 EDT

(HawaiiNewsNow) - The Chamber Music Hawaii has a concert Monday. Michael Titterton, President of Hawaii Public Radio will be narrating one of the pieces and talks to Howard about the concert.

Howard's Business Report: iPhone 5 top 10

Thu, 13 Sep 2012 16:15:00 EDT

(HawaiiNewsNow) - Now that the iPhone 5 has been announced, Howard put together a top 10 list of iPhone features they decided not to include...

Howard's Business Report: Cheryl Nishita

Thu, 13 Sep 2012 10:12:00 EDT

(HawaiiNewsNow) - Hawaii Business Magazine is holding a contest for small businesses to qualify for a "business makeover," free consulting help in whatever areas they need...

Howard's Business Report: Steve Tam

Tue, 11 Sep 2012 16:05:00 EDT

(HawaiiNewsNow) - Medicare and other issues affecting seniors have been in the news a lot lately. Howard talks about these issues with Steve Tam, Hawaii Advocacy Director for AARP.

Howard's Business Report: Jane Sawyer

Wed, 5 Sep 2012 15:41:00 EDT

(HawaiiNewsNow) - Howard talks with Jane Sawyer, Honolulu District Administrator for the Small Business Administration about a solar power seminar at Honolulu Hale.

Howard's Business Report: Jeff Williams

Tue, 4 Sep 2012 14:21:00 EDT

(HawaiiNewsNow) - Howard talks with Jeff Williams, CEO of Williams Aerospace about their project to develop an unmanned aerial vehicle here in Hawaii.

Howard's Business Report: Sean Fox

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 14:14:00 EDT

(HawaiiNewsNow) - This morning, Howard is talking about local business. He talks with Sean Fox, Managing Partner of Hawaii CTS, a local computer company.

Howard's Business Report: Wayne Clough

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 14:10:00 EDT

(HawaiiNewsNow) - It's the museum of America and it's very much involved in scientific and environmental work in Hawaii. Howard talks with Wayne Clough, Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution in Washington.

Howard's Business Report: Lloyd Haraguchi

Wed, 29 Aug 2012 16:00:00 EDT

(HawaiiNewsNow) - The Public Land Development Corp. is a state-sponsored enterprise charged with finding public-private partnerships to generate tax revenue and create jobs...

Howard's Business Report: Mark Murakami

Tue, 28 Aug 2012 16:42:00 EDT

(HawaiiNewsNow) - The Honolulu Museum of Art has a movie series called, "First Thing We Do, Let's Film All the Lawyers." Mark Murakami is with the law firm of Damon Key Leong Kupchuk Hastert and talks with Howard about the films.

Howard's Business Report: Andrew Yani

Mon, 27 Aug 2012 15:50:00 EDT

(HawaiiNewsNow) - Howard talks with Andrew Yani from Bonterra Solar for a solar power update!

Howard's Business Report: Global Access Forum

Fri, 24 Aug 2012 16:26:00 EDT

(HawaiiNewsNow) - Howard talks with Senator Akaka and Pat Loui, Board Member of the Export Import Bank about the Global Access Forum. This forum is a way for Hawaii businesses to learn about how the Export Import Bank can help them...

Howard's Business Report: David Uchiyama

Wed, 22 Aug 2012 15:48:00 EDT

(HawaiiNewsNow) - The State Tourism Conference starts tomorrow at the Convention Center. Howard talks with David Uchiyama, Vice President for Brand Management of the Hawaii Tourism Authority.

Howard's Business Report: Jay Fidell

Tue, 21 Aug 2012 16:24:00 EDT

(HawaiiNewsNow) - A new series of panel discussions this week at the Plaza Club! The topic this week is keeping up with the Jones Act. Jay Fidell from Think Tech Hawaii explains.

Business Report: Patrick Nixon

Mon, 20 Aug 2012 15:44:00 EDT

(HawaiiNewsNow) - Coming this week at the Hawaii Prince is the annual show where local vendors offer products to commissaries. Patrick Nixon, President of the American Logistics Association talks with Tannya about the show...

Howard's Business Report: Cappuccino Crunch

Fri, 3 Aug 2012 15:43:00 EDT

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - It's the world's first gourmet coffee cereal. Cappuccino Crunch is in studio this morning to show off his idea for an entirely new food.

Howard's Business Report: Concerto Contest

Thu, 2 Aug 2012 15:35:00 EDT

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Hawaii students have a chance to play solo with the Kamuela Philharmonic Orchestra. Judges choose one student from three different categories to play solo with the orchestra.

Howard's Business Report: Technology to help city's pothole problems

Tue, 31 Jul 2012 17:12:00 EDT

(HawaiiNewsNow) - Dennis Hirota with Sam O. Hirota Incorporated talks about some technology that might be able to help solve our city's pothole problem.

Update on the real estate market

Mon, 30 Jul 2012 16:03:00 EDT

Kalama Kim joins us from Coldwell Banker Pacific Properties for an update on the real estate market.

Howard's Business Report: Craig Carapelho

Fri, 27 Jul 2012 15:44:00 EDT

(HawaiiNewsNow) - Interesting synergies in a local merger of 2 travel software companies. Howard talks with Craig Carapelho, head of 3D Travel which is merging with Hulacopter!

Howard's Business Report: Dwight Takemine

Thu, 26 Jul 2012 16:13:00 EDT

(HawaiiNewsNow) - Federal and State inspectors have divvied up the job of checking workplaces for health and safety. Howard talks about this with the State Labor Secretary Dwight Takemine.

Howard's Business Report: Mark Dunkerley

Wed, 25 Jul 2012 15:46:00 EDT

(HawaiiNewsNow) - Hawaiian Airlines reports a second quarter profit! Hawaiian Airlines CEO Mark Dunkerley joins Howard and tells us more!

Howard's Business Report: Layla Dedrick

Tue, 24 Jul 2012 16:42:00 EDT

(HawaiiNewsNow) - A local company is offering renovation help to non-profits. Howard talks with Layla Dedrick from Bella Pietra!

Howard's Business Report: Jay Fidell

Mon, 23 Jul 2012 16:03:00 EDT

(HawaiiNewsNow) - Howard talks with Jay Fidell from Think Tech Hawaii!

Howard's Business Report: Liesl Bernard

Wed, 18 Jul 2012 15:32:00 EDT

(HawaiiNewsNow) - Amidst recent poor jobs reports, one of the few green shoots of recovery was an increase in temp hiring. Howard talks with Liesl Bernard from Robert Half International.

Still haven't filed your 2011 tax return?

Wed, 18 Jul 2012 13:28:00 EDT

(HawaiiNewsNow) - Low to moderate income taxpayers who are eligible can get free tax assistance. Volunteers working with the free tax assistance program at HACBED on Oahu are still preparing tax returns

Howard's Business Report: Scott Higashi

Wed, 11 Jul 2012 16:06:00 EDT

(HawaiiNewsNow) - If you put your home up for sale and ask too much, the listing sits there. But sometimes if you price it a little too low, buyers get into bidding wars. Scott Higashi from Prudential Locations comes on Sunrise to talk about bid-up markets.

Howard's Business Report: Elliott Parks

Tue, 10 Jul 2012 16:17:00 EDT

(HawaiiNewsNow) - Hawaii Biotech Inc. will receive a $261,990 federal grant to support the research and development of a vaccine for Crimean- Congo Hemorrhagic Fever...

Rail Update with Dan Grabauskas

Fri, 6 Jul 2012 15:53:00 EDT

(HawaiiNewsNow) - Dan Grabauskas, HART CEO is live on Sunrise and gives us an update on Honolulu rail!

Hiring slows, jobless rate sticks at 8.2%

Fri, 6 Jul 2012 11:04:00 EDT

The nation's unemployment rate remained 8.2 percent in June, as private sector hiring slowed and government employment declined.

Howard's Business Report: Jason Rushin

Thu, 5 Jul 2012 15:56:00 EDT

(HawaiiNewsNow) - A start-up conference will feature one of the most famous entrepreneurs of all time! Howard talks with Jason Rushin from Startup Hawaii.

Howard's Business Report: Mike Hamasu

Tue, 3 Jul 2012 16:26:00 EDT

(HawaiiNewsNow) - Downtown Honolulu office buildings still have lots of vacancy. Mike Hamasu from Colliers Hawaii says there may be green shoots of recovery!

Howard's Business Report: Wendy Goodenow

Mon, 2 Jul 2012 15:38:00 EDT

(HawaiiNewsNow) - HNL Travel marks its 25th anniversary this morning! Howard talks with Wendy Goodenow about how they're doing and their future plans...

Howard's Business Report: Dr. Virginia Pressler

Fri, 29 Jun 2012 15:50:00 EDT

(HawaiiNewsNow) - What is the practical effect of the Supreme Court decision on Health Care Reform? Howard talks to Dr. Virginia Pressler from Hawaii Pacific Health to see how this will impact us here in Hawaii.

Howard's Business Report: George Greene

Thu, 28 Jun 2012 21:12:00 EDT

(HawaiiNewsNow) - What is the practical effect of the Supreme Court decision on health care reform? Howard talks with George Greene, CEO of the Healthcare Association of Hawaii to find out how this will impact us here.

Congresswoman Hanabusa on Sunrise

Thu, 28 Jun 2012 14:36:00 EDT

(HawaiiNewsNow) - The Supreme Court ruling on Health Care Reform will have political reverberations. Representative Colleen Hanabusa joins us on Sunrise via Skype to give us her reaction and insight.

Howard's Business Report: Jay Fidell

Tue, 26 Jun 2012 15:38:00 EDT

(HawaiiNewsNow) - Jay Fidell tells us about another event at Think Tech Hawaii!

Howard's Business Report: Pat Duarte

Mon, 25 Jun 2012 15:39:00 EDT

(HawaiiNewsNow) - Governments, companies and other enterprises can raise money in the bond market. Howard talks with Pat Duarte, CEO of Kahala Nui which plans a $77 million bond offering this week...

Howard's Business Report: Kristen Smith

Fri, 22 Jun 2012 16:03:00 EDT

(HawaiiNewsNow) - Windward Mall has a plan to teach keiki about business! Here to tell us about it is Kristen Smith!

Howard's Business Report: Scott Higashi

Wed, 20 Jun 2012 16:04:00 EDT

(HawaiiNewsNow) - Is it a buyer's market or a seller's market? Scott Higashi from prudential Locations gives us a real estate update!

Howard's Business Report: Nelson Befitel

Mon, 18 Jun 2012 14:14:00 EDT

HawaiiNewsNow) - Smaller HR outsource companies have asked Governor Abercrombie to veto Senate Bill 2424, requiring the posting of large bonds by payroll companies...

Howard's Business Report: Patrick Graham

Fri, 15 Jun 2012 16:08:00 EDT

(HawaiiNewsNow) - Oahu home prices actually rose in the latest report. Howard talks with Patrick Graham from the Honolulu Board of Realtors to find out what this means.

Howard's Business Report: Kazumi Ogawa

Tue, 12 Jun 2012 15:55:00 EDT

(HawaiiNewsNow) - Howard just got back from his trip to New York, and he talks to another kama'aina New Yorker who flew here on the new Hawaiian service, Kazumi Ogawa.

Howard's Business Report: Mike Navares

Mon, 11 Jun 2012 15:42:00 EDT

(HawaiiNewsNow) - United Airlines has now launched its new nonstop service to Honolulu from Washington Dulles. Howard talks with Mike Navares is General Manager of United Operations here in Hawaii.

Howard in New York Day 3

Thu, 7 Jun 2012 12:37:00 EDT

(HawaiiNewsNow) - New York is America's biggest city with 19 million people in its metro area. It's also home to many who were born and raised in Hawaii. Howard Dicus who's been reporting live from the big apple...

Howard Live in New York Day 2

Thu, 7 Jun 2012 10:58:00 EDT

(HawaiiNewsNow) - Howard Dicus is still in New York this morning! Now that the inaugural flight to the big apple has landed, Howard's getting a chance to explore more of the ties between Hawaii and New York!

Howard Live in New York

Tue, 5 Jun 2012 17:08:00 EDT

(HawaiiNewsNow) - Hawaiian Airlines' first ever non-stop flight to New York City landed overnight. Howard Dicus was on board! He joins us live from the big apple...

Howard's Business Report: Thom Nulty

Mon, 4 Jun 2012 15:42:00 EDT

(HawaiiNewsNow) - Hawaiian Airlines' New York service starting today is part of a larger story of rapid expansion by Hawaiian to many distant markets. To discuss the importance of that, on a visit back to the islands is former Aloha Airlines Senior Vice President, Thom Nulty.

Howard's Business Report: Steve Petranik

Fri, 1 Jun 2012 15:42:00 EDT

(HawaiiNewsNow) - Hundreds of local business people weigh in on the economy. Howard talks with Steve Petranik from Hawaii Business Magazine to get his input.

Jobless rate to 8.2% but Hawaii claims fall

Fri, 1 Jun 2012 10:22:00 EDT

The U.S. unemployment rate rose one tenth in May to 8.2 percent, but the newest Hawaii weekly jobless claims report shows a decline in total filings to the lowest level in years.

Howard's Business Report: 24 Hour Fitness

Thu, 31 May 2012 15:59:00 EDT

(HawaiiNewsNow) - 24 Hour Fitness is expanding! Jim McPhail, Vice President for retail at 24 Hour Fitness tells Howard their future plans!

Allegiant to fly Monterey-Honolulu

Wed, 30 May 2012 14:18:00 EDT

Allegiant Airlines, which begins to serve Honolulu this summer, adds another city to its pending Hawaii route network - Monterey, Calif.

Howard's Business Report: Yasuo Ogawa

Tue, 29 May 2012 16:50:00 EDT

(HawaiiNewsNow) - Computer virus update! Howard talks with Yasuo Ogawa from Cowabunga!

Howard's Business Report: Liesl Bernard

Tue, 29 May 2012 15:53:00 EDT

(HawaiiNewsNow) - As companies do more hiring, which employment opportunities are increasing first? Howard talks to Liesl Bernard from Robert Half International.

Higher TSA fees clear Senate committee

Tue, 29 May 2012 12:26:00 EDT

U.S. airlines are pleading with Congress not to let the Transportation Security Administration double its plane ticket fees, but the proposal is so far sailing through Congress.

Howard's Business Report: Down to Earth turns 35!

Fri, 25 May 2012 15:46:00 EDT

(HawaiiNewsNow) - Local grocery store chain, Down to Earth is celebrating its 35th anniversary! Howard talks with the CEO, Mark Ferguson.

Hawaii visitor traffic picks up

Fri, 25 May 2012 10:26:00 EDT

Hawaii arrivals by air are running 11 percent above year-ago levels so far this May, a greater improvement than seen in previous months.

Howard's Business Report: Neil Rose

Thu, 24 May 2012 16:25:00 EDT

(HawaiiNewsNow) - The stock market has been getting more face time thanks to Facebook. Howard talks with Neil Rose from Cadinha & Company about some of the other things that are driving the stock market these days.

Howard's Business Report: Scott Higashi

Wed, 23 May 2012 15:32:00 EDT

(HawaiiNewsNow) - Condo prices are up in 3 of Hawaii's 4 operating counties. What does that tell us about our economy?

Hilton owner buys Motel 6 as well

Wed, 23 May 2012 11:57:00 EDT

Blackstone Group, the investment enterprise that bought the Hilton hotel chain in 2007, is now paying roughly $2 billion to acquire Motel 6.

Howard's Business Report: Jay Fidell

Tue, 22 May 2012 16:47:00 EDT

(HawaiiNewsNow) - Think Tech Hawaii has another luncheon panel event Thursday. Jay Fidell says this one's about how we're connected...

New federal travel flap has Maui connection

Howard Dicus — Tue, 22 May 2012 09:45:00 EDT

Two Republican senators have taken aim at federal judges who plan an August conference in Hawaii, accusing them of being "tone-deaf" in the wakes of the GSA scandal.

Howard's Business Report: Mufi Hannemann

Mon, 21 May 2012 15:49:00 EDT

(HawaiiNewsNow) - The Visitor Industry Charity Walk raised record cash this year! Howard talks with Mufi Hannemann, president of the Hawaii Lodging & Tourism Association...

Howard's Business Report: Jon Kimura Parker

Fri, 18 May 2012 15:43:00 EDT

(HawaiiNewsNow) - The Hawaii Symphony performs this weekend- on Saturday night and Sunday afternoon at Blaisdell. Howard talks with the piano soloist Jon Kimura Parker about what you can expect!

Howard's Business Report: Mike Gold & Ray Vara

Thu, 17 May 2012 15:42:00 EDT

(HawaiiNewsNow) - HMSA has reached a groundbreaking agreement with Hawaii Pacific Health. More than half of compensation increases will be affected by how healthy you are...

Howard's Business Report: Xorin Balbes

Tue, 15 May 2012 16:02:00 EDT

(HawaiiNewsNow) - Maui's north shore welcomed a new luxury resort to its midst in early March! Located on six acres of former sugarcane land, not far from famous surf spot Ho'okipa beach...

Howard's Business Report: Alan Akina

Thu, 10 May 2012 16:32:00 EDT

(HawaiiNewsNow) - Are you needlessly impoverished? Financial literacy can keep you from avoidably handling your wealth over to credit card companies and others. Alan Akina of 101 Financial has written a book...

Howard's Business Report: Danna Holck

Wed, 9 May 2012 15:33:00 EDT

(HawaiiNewsNow) - An Oahu resort marks 40 years of service this month! Howard talks with Danna Holck, General Manager of Turtle Bay.

Hawaiian Airlines to fly to Sapporo

Howard Dicus — Wed, 9 May 2012 10:44:00 EDT

Hawaiian Airlines has decided to add a fourth city to its Japanese network, adding three weekly flights to Sapporo beginning in November, pending final regulatory approvals...

Howard's Business Report: Chris Manfredi

Tue, 8 May 2012 16:55:00 EDT

(HawaiiNewsNow) - The Specialty Coffee of America Awards have just been held in Portland. Chris Manfredi from Ka'u Coffee Festival Organization earned 3 Coffee of the Year awards!

Howard's Business Report: Dr. Melinda Ashton

Tue, 8 May 2012 16:05:00 EDT

(HawaiiNewsNow) - Medical care update! Hawaii Pacific Health operates the Straub, Kapiolani, Pali Momi and Wilcox Hospitals. Dr. Melinda Ashton is Vice President for Patient Safety and Quality...

Howard's Business Report: Jonathan Parrish

Fri, 4 May 2012 16:17:00 EDT

(HawaiiNewsNow) - The Hawaii Symphony performs tonight and again Sunday afternoon! Howard talks with Jonathan Parrish from the Symphony about what will be performed.

Fuel for Thought: May 1, 2012

Fri, 4 May 2012 10:28:00 EDT

(HawaiiNewsNow) - High gas prices are on the minds of many and that's why we started a new segment on Sunrise called "Fuel for Thought." You can't change gas prices, but there are ways to ease the pain at the pump.

Howard's Business Report: Clift Tsuji

Fri, 4 May 2012 10:23:00 EDT

(HawaiiNewsNow) - This is the last week of the State Legislative session. Joining Howard this morning is Clift Tsuji, who chairs the House Agriculture Committee...

Fuel For Thought: May 2, 2012

Fri, 4 May 2012 10:22:00 EDT

(HawaiiNewsNow) - Fuel for Thought- Stick shifts are making a comeback!

Fuel for Thought: May 3, 2012

Fri, 4 May 2012 10:21:00 EDT

(HawaiiNewsNow) - Believe it or not, but opening your windows will increase the turbulence and eventually cost you fuel...

Howard's Business Report: Dr. Lili Horton

Thu, 3 May 2012 16:47:00 EDT

(HawaiiNewsNow) - The big convention of orthodontists begins this morning at the Convention Center.

Howard's Business Report: Clayton Kamida

Tue, 1 May 2012 16:00:00 EDT

(HawaiiNewsNow) - Howard talks with the new Hawaii Employers Council CEO, Clayton Kamida.

Fuel for Thought April 30, 2012

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 15:52:00 EDT

(HawaiiNewsNow) - Soaring jet fuel is sending domestic air fares higher...

Howard's Business Report: David Uchiyama

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 15:46:00 EDT

(HawaiiNewsNow) - It's Golden Week! Which means more tourists from Japan! David Uchiyama from the Hawaii Tourism Authority talks with Howard about the impact this will have on Hawaii!

Howard's Business Report: Christine Sakuda

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 18:16:00 EDT

(HawaiiNewsNow) - Howard talks with the Executive Director of Hawaii Health Information Exchange.

Howard's Business Hit: UH Manoa Business Plan Winners

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 15:47:00 EDT

The winners were announced Thursday in the UH Manoa business plan competition.

Howard's Business Report: Pop-Up Farmer's Market

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 16:02:00 EDT

(HawaiiNewsNow) - Ever heard of the Pop-Up Farmer's Market? Kasha Ho is here to tell us about it!

Howard's Business Report: Jay Fidell

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 15:36:00 EDT

(HawaiiNewsNow) - Think Tech Hawaii is doing something new- a balanced series of panel discussions on rail! Howard talks with Jay Fidell from Think Tech Hawaii.

Howard's Business Report: Pauline Sato

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 19:23:00 EDT

(Hawaii News Now) – The Malama Learning Center features an aquaponics program for Leeward schools. Pauline Sato, executive director, shares how more people can learn about aquaponics through The Grow Hawaiian

Howard's Business Report: Dennis Bunda

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 14:58:00 EDT

(HawaiiNewsNow) - There's a business fair next week at Leeward College. Dennis Bunda is with SCORE, the counseling group and tells us about the fair.

Howard's Business Report: Yasuo Ogawa

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 16:06:00 EDT

(HawaiiNewsNow) - For more than a dozen years, the vast majority of virus and worms have targeted PC's, not Mac's. But as more people use Macs, that's changing.

Howard's Business Report:Tanna Dang

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 14:35:00 EDT

(HawaiiNewsNow) - The National Retail Federation is spotlighting local retailers in a contest. One of the finalists is Eden in Love owner, Tanna Dang!

Howard's Business Report: Mike Hamasu

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 16:01:00 EDT

(HawaiiNewsNow) - Commercial real estate update! Howard talks with Mike Hamasu from Colliers Hawaii!

Howard's Business Report: Scott Higashi

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 15:58:00 EDT

(HawaiiNewsNow) - Howard has a housing update! He talks with Scott Higashi from Prudential locations about a positive trend in home sales...

Howard's Business Hit: Susan Kaui Koehler

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 14:19:00 EDT

(HawaiiNewsNow) - Howard has a Waikiki tourism update! He talks to Susan Kaui Koehler, the Sales and Marketing Director for Embassy Suites.

Haleiwa Farmer's Market

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 14:05:00 EDT

(HawaiiNewsNow) - The State Department of Transportation has given the Haleiwa Farmer's Market a little more time to find a new venue. Dan Meizenthal, DOT spokesman talks with Howard about the situation in Haleiwa.

Howard's Business Report: Randy Wong

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 14:20:00 EDT

(HawaiiNewsNow) - Howard talks with Randy Wong from the Hawaii Youth Symphony about a benefit concert this weekend for Child and Family Services.

Howard's Business Report: Kalama Kim Jones

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 14:50:00 EDT

(HawaiiNewsNow) - Real estate update! Kalama Kim Jones from Coldwell Banker talks to Howard about the housing market...

Howard's Business Report: Allegiant Airlines

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 16:47:00 EDT

(HawaiiNewsNow) - A mainland airline that has always had something of a specialty in resort locales, launches service here. Howard talks with Brian Davis from allegiant Airlines.