Revenue generated from rental of the storage site will be used in part to provide maintenance and security on the property as long-term plans for the area are being developed, said Peter Savio, president of SBS.

The bunkers had been used to store more than 56,000 tons of explosives by the Navy until the ammunition was removed in 1993.

Outrigger Waikiki to offer wireless Web service

Outrigger Waikiki on the Beach has joined the growing list of hotels in Waikiki offering wired and wireless high-speed Internet service to its guests.

Outrigger Enterprises Inc. plans to offer the services at other Outrigger and Ohana hotels in the coming months after recently completing a successful pilot program.

The wireless services are being provided by Honolulu-based Cadmus Telecom and California-based Golden Tree Communications.

Committee OKs bill of rights for small businesses

Hawai'i's small businesses are a step closer to having a recognized bill of rights today with the approval of a key committee.

Members of the Economic Development and Business Concerns passed House Bill 601 during its first hearing. The measure would set forth specific "rights" that small businesses have or should have to make it easier for them to conduct business in Hawai'i.

The bill proposes that small businesses have a right to, among other things, a one-stop permitting process, to receive timely notice of a state agency's rulemaking proceedings when requested, to a timely hearing in the event a state regulatory agency takes an adverse action against a business, and to be treated equally and fairly with reasonable access to state services.

"It's just common sense, it doesn't cost us any money and it's just good for the business environment," said Rep. Glenn Wakai, D-31st (Salt Lake, Tripler), who serves as vice chair of the committee.

Hawai'i wins top incentive-travel award

Meetings West magazine has given Hawai'i the 2004 "Planners' Best Bet Award" as a destination for incentive travel.

Incentive travel, given to reward top-performing employees, is considered valuable because it brings in high-spending visitors.

The award was based on a reader poll by the magazine, which is read by 26,000 planning professionals. Readers were asked to choose their favorite facilities, service elements and activities in the region covering the western United States, western Canada and Mexico.