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The taro grinding and packing crew in front of the Hanalei Poi factory in Hanalei town, at top. They are standing behind a giant stone representation of a traditional Hawaiian poi pounder. At bottom, Hanalei Poi 's product.
Jan Tenbruggencate
The Honolulu Advertiser
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The Power of Poi: Hanalei chilled product gaining market appeal
Hobey Beck and his 27-year-old partner Michael Bino Fitzgerald - the Poi Boys, as they like to be known - sold their first pound of the stuff in April 1999 and have since become one of the states top producers.
Trade Winds
Coming Events
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Global outlook for 2001 upbeat
Some economic predictions for 2001: Asias economies will keep recovering, U.S. growth will slow but still outpace Europe, and certain Latin American countries will thrive. |
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Ask questions to determine the viability of family firm
Can the company afford to continue? Thats one of the key questions a family business must consider when deciding on succession, according to a new book titled Arthur Andersen Answers the 101 Toughest Questions about Family Business. |
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How to prepare for videoconferencing
Increasing numbers of businesses are using videoconferencing for interviews or meetings. Here are some tips on how to get the most out of them. |
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