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Apple to open Ala Moana store

Apple Computer Inc. plans to open its first retail store in Hawai'i this spring at Ala Moana Center across from Shirokiya as part of a 2-year-old sales strategy by the computer maker.

The store, to employ about 20 people, will carry a full line of Macintosh products as well as software and accessories. Daily demonstrations of the Macintosh operating system and software are also part of the strategy to increase sales.

Cyanotech CFO to resign

Cyanotech Corp.'s chief financial officer, Ronald Scott, will resign effective Feb. 28, the company announced yesterday.

Scott, 48, joined the microalgae technology company in 1990 and is stepping down for personal reasons.

Comptroller Jeffrey Sakamoto will assume Scott's duties. Sakamoto was promoted to vice president, finance and administration.

Sygen finalizes Hawai'i plans

Sygen International, a London-based biotech company, said it has finalized plans for a genetic nucleus facility in Hawai'i.

The company, through its subsidiary PIC USA, is one of the research partners along with the Oceanic Institute that received an $8.2 million shrimp research grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce last year.

The Sygen operation uses the services of the Oceanic Institute under a 3-year contract. Earlier this month, the institute dedicated its new Nucleus Breeding Center for Marine Shrimp at Makapu'u.