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Sunday, February 22, 2015 |
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Seminar: Your Rights When HART Comes to Take Your Property
By Robert Thomas @ 9:25 PM :: 6394 Views :: Rail, Small Business
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...Thursday, March 5, 2015, from 6:00 - 7:15 p.m. at the Farrington High School Cafeteria....
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Friday, February 20, 2015 |
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Hawaii #2 in USA: 51.2% Tax on S-Corporation Income
By Selected News Articles @ 2:34 PM :: 6925 Views :: Hawaii Statistics, Small Business, Taxes
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The fasted growing type of pass-through business is the S corporation....
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Friday, February 20, 2015 |
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Warning labels and beverage tax fail in Legislature
By News Release @ 1:36 PM :: 4762 Views :: Small Business, Taxes
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We have good news to share about our fights against unfair taxes and regulation....
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Wednesday, February 11, 2015 |
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Small Business Caucus Backs HB266 Regulatory Review Board
By News Release @ 9:18 PM :: 5877 Views :: Rail, Small Business, Taxes
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...Small Business Caucus of the Hawaii State Legislature today announced its priority list of bills....
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Wednesday, February 11, 2015 |
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Warning Label Bills Unfairly Single Out One Product
By News Release @ 5:11 PM :: 6811 Views :: Small Business
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...S.B. 1270 and H.B. 1438 would place warning labels on hundreds of sugar-sweetened beverages....
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Saturday, February 7, 2015 |
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HB536 Imposes Massive New Payroll Reporting Requirements on Businesses
By Rep Bob McDermott @ 2:11 AM :: 4170 Views :: Small Business
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...Establishes a wage reporting requirement. Provides penalties for violation. Prohibits retaliation against employees....
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Wednesday, February 4, 2015 |
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SB946: Repeal GE Tax on intermediary business transactions.
By Grassroot Institute @ 9:51 PM :: 4726 Views :: Small Business, Taxes
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...the state is frequently singled out as having one of the most burdensome tax systems in the nation....
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Wednesday, February 4, 2015 |
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SB958: Repeal Corporate Income Tax
By Grassroot Institute @ 9:46 PM :: 5185 Views :: Small Business, Taxes
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...it is necessary to take bold action and embrace policies that improve the state’s business climate....
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Monday, February 2, 2015 |
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SB946/SB958: Cut Business GE Tax and Business Income Tax
By Sen. Sam Slom @ 10:56 PM :: 4660 Views :: Small Business, Taxes
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Wednesday, February 4, 2015 at 2:45pm at the Capitol Building, Room 016....
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Thursday, January 29, 2015 |
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Hawaii Ranks 50th in Payroll from Sole Proprietors, S-Corps, LLCs
By Selected News Articles @ 3:24 PM :: 6302 Views :: Hawaii Statistics, Labor, Small Business
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Pass-through businesses pay a significant role in the US economy. They account for 95 percent of all businesses, more than 60 percent of all business income, and more than 50 percent of all employment....
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Wednesday, January 28, 2015 |
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DLNR Report Shows Major Increase in Aquarium Fish Populations
By Selected News Articles @ 5:53 PM :: 6281 Views :: Environment, Small Business
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Overall Yellow Tang abundance has increased 58% (over 1.3 million fish) from 1999/2000 to 2012-2013 to a current population of 3.6 million fish....
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Friday, January 23, 2015 |
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DLNR Imposes 3% Gross Receipts Fee on Ocean Recreation Vendors
By News Release @ 6:53 PM :: 5394 Views :: Small Business, Tourism
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Permit fees are $200 per month or 3% of gross receipts; whichever is greater....
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Thursday, January 22, 2015 |
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Hawaii is Dead Last in Employment by Sole Proprietors, S-Corps, LLCs
By Selected News Articles @ 4:56 PM :: 5720 Views :: Hawaii Statistics, Labor, Small Business
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Delaware (49.5 percent) and Hawaii (48 percent) are the only states with pass-through employment less than 50% share of total private sector employment....
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Sunday, January 18, 2015 |
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Hawaii Escrow Companies: Federal 'Kickback' Rules Mean Realtors must do the Paperwork
By Andrew Walden @ 8:44 PM :: 5516 Views :: Small Business
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...it's been at least a decade since I or any agent or broker prepared a time line or ordered a condo doc....
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Wednesday, January 14, 2015 |
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"'Integral Yoga' Group and Swami Hope to Find Their Inner Balance in Federal Court"
By Robert Thomas @ 9:30 PM :: 6356 Views :: Land Use, Small Business, Tourism
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...for not permitting it to use their site on Maui's north shore for things like weddings....
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Monday, January 5, 2015 |
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Kelii Akina: 2014 Business Year in Review with Kam Napier
By Grassroot Institute @ 2:03 AM :: 3938 Views :: Small Business
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Host Keli'i Akina speaks with Kam Napier (Editor-in-Chief, Pacific Business News) about the noteworthy events of 2014....
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Friday, January 2, 2015 |
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Auditor: State Policies Create Barrier to Glass Recycling
By Hawaii State Auditor @ 4:58 PM :: 8357 Views :: Environment, Small Business, Tax Credits, Taxes
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...the interaction between the advance disposal fee (ADF) and the deposit beverage container (DBC) programs creates inefficiencies in the recycling or down-cycling of glass....
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Tuesday, December 30, 2014 |
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Auditor: Regulation of Veterinary Technicians, Herbal Therapists not Warranted
By News Release @ 10:58 PM :: 4309 Views :: Small Business
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Hawaii State Auditor rejects proposals for unnecessary regulation of professionals....
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Wednesday, December 24, 2014 |
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New report ranks Hawaii among worst places for business
By Malia Zimmerman @ 5:08 AM :: 5418 Views :: Hawaii Statistics, Small Business
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The study did note three positives: a low corporate capital gains tax; low property taxes and low wireless taxes....
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Monday, December 15, 2014 |
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Unemployment Insurance Rates Drop 22%
By News Release @ 8:50 PM :: 6021 Views :: Labor, Small Business, Taxes
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...resulting in employers paying $50 million less in taxes, or $100 less per employee on average for 2015....
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Friday, December 12, 2014 |
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Hawaii 4th-Worst State for Small Business
By Grassroot Institute @ 1:45 AM :: 5149 Views :: Hawaii Statistics, Small Business
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Low Ranking on Small Business Policy Index Points to Need for Economic Reform....
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Sunday, November 16, 2014 |
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The 2015 State Business Tax Climate Index
By Tom Yamachika @ 6:01 AM :: 4983 Views :: Small Business, Taxes
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The Tax Foundation just released its 2015 State Business Tax Climate Index....
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Thursday, November 13, 2014 |
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Sen Sam Slom to Retire as President of Smart Business Hawaii
By Sen. Sam Slom @ 3:30 AM :: 4823 Views :: Small Business
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Slom and the Board unanimously tapped successful business owner Tyler Roukema to take the reins of SBH....
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Wednesday, November 12, 2014 |
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Forbes: Hawaii Ranks 45th for Business, Careers
By Selected News Articles @ 3:15 PM :: 5583 Views :: Hawaii Statistics, Small Business, Taxes
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Hawaii has one of the most onerous business tax situations. Another drawback: the highest cost of living....
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Tuesday, November 11, 2014 |
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Election Results: NFIB expects increased focus on small-business issues
By News Release @ 11:50 PM :: 5168 Views :: Politicians, Small Business
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...leadership changes are expected to affect the legislative agendas of the state Department of Labor and the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism....
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Saturday, November 8, 2014 |
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Operating Loss? How Hawaii Corporate Income Taxes Compare
By Selected News Articles @ 2:56 AM :: 6525 Views :: Hawaii Statistics, Small Business, Taxes
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When businesses suffer losses in a calendar year, well-structured corporate tax codes allow them to deduct those losses against previous or future tax returns....
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Thursday, October 30, 2014 |
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CNBC: Hawaii ranks 49th for Business Friendliness
By Selected News Articles @ 5:05 AM :: 5134 Views :: Hawaii Statistics, Small Business
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We score all 50 states on 56 measures of competitiveness, developed using input from business groups, economic development experts, companies and the states themselves.....
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Sunday, October 26, 2014 |
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What Will It Take to Grow GDP? (Part 3)
By Tom Yamachika @ 5:01 AM :: 5680 Views :: Labor, Small Business, Taxes
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...Hawaii fell eight rungs from last year, tying the great state of New Jersey for the honor of being the least improved state....
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Saturday, October 25, 2014 |
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Hawaii Federation of Independent Businesses Endorses Aiona for Governor
By News Release @ 4:02 PM :: 4173 Views :: Small Business
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...America’s largest small-business association today endorsed Duke Aiona for governor, citing his superior record on Main Street, Hawaii issues....
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Tuesday, October 21, 2014 |
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Business Development Counselors Rank Hawaii Business Environment
By News Release @ 10:02 PM :: 4840 Views :: Hawaii Statistics, Small Business
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“Winning Strategies provides a glimpse into the minds of corporate executives and site selection consultants and their perceptions of locations across the United States and the world.”
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Monday, October 20, 2014 |
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Plastic Bag Ban Increases Litter
By NCPA @ 1:35 PM :: 6984 Views :: Environment, Small Business, Solid Waste
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San Francisco saw an increase in litter after its bag ban was implemented....
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Wednesday, October 15, 2014 |
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Monday, October 13, 2014 |
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Congress to Consider Internet Sales Tax After Election
By NCPA @ 1:40 PM :: 4536 Views :: Small Business, Taxes
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...lawmakers are pushing to enact the Marketplace Fairness Act after the November midterm elections....
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Friday, October 10, 2014 |
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Roadside animal farm may be casualty of Hawaii government
By Malia Zimmerman @ 5:04 AM :: 5698 Views :: DHHL, Small Business
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A 10-year battle in state court over a 120-acre commercial property in Waimanalo is coming to an end....
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Sunday, October 5, 2014 |
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Hawaii Superferry Making a Comeback?
By News Release @ 4:05 PM :: 6370 Views :: Jones Act, Small Business
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5pm to 10pm Monday October 6th 2014 PIER 19 Ferry Facility....
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Wednesday, October 1, 2014 |
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WESPAC: Obama Admin Did not Consult on Tuna Monument
By News Release @ 2:49 AM :: 5805 Views :: Environment, Small Business
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“Our US Pacific Island fishermen already comply with the strictest regulations in the world.”
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Sunday, September 28, 2014 |
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October 6 Last Day to Register to Vote
By News Release @ 6:15 PM :: 5828 Views :: Office of Elections, Small Business
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October 6: Last day to register to vote. >>> Register HERE <<<
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Tuesday, September 23, 2014 |
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American Samoa Delegate Left Out of Obama Tuna Monument Talks
By Selected News Articles @ 7:13 PM :: 5902 Views :: Environment, Small Business
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...Western Pacific Fishery Management Council Executive Director Kitty Simonds who was able to broker this meeting....
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Monday, September 15, 2014 |
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Senate Candidate Lethem Slams Kaka’ako Parking Scam
By News Release @ 4:26 AM :: 5359 Views :: Honolulu County, Small Business
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...Chris Lethem, candidate for state senate representing Kaka’ako and neighboring areas, today called on HCDA to stop two brothers from strong‐arming Kaka’ako businesses....
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Saturday, September 13, 2014 |
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Bag Bans are Bad Business
By NCPA @ 11:48 AM :: 6655 Views :: Environment, Small Business, Taxes, Cost of Living
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The government was forced to raise the tax after they noticed that bag use was increasing as consumers began absorbing the cost of the bags....
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Friday, September 12, 2014 |
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DLIR Retakes Occupational Safety Job from OSHA
By News Release @ 12:50 AM :: 5451 Views :: Hawaii State Government, Labor, Small Business
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...OSHA and HIOSH have shared regulatory responsibility for Hawaii per an Operational Status Agreement that went into effect in September 2012....
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Friday, September 5, 2014 |
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VIDEO: 'Biblical' Spawning Event on Hawaii Reefs
By Video @ 5:30 PM :: 6217 Views :: Environment, Small Business
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Scuba divers and aquarium fisherman have noted throughout the islands have noticed that there has been major increases in new juvenile fish populations over the past months....
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Saturday, August 30, 2014 |
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Tuna Monument: Faleomavaega Slow on the Draw
By Selected News Articles @ 8:20 PM :: 8215 Views :: Energy, National News, Politicians, Small Business
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...it took nearly a month for the ailing delegate to file a formal letter with Obama pleading with him not to take any action that would harm American Samoa....
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Thursday, August 28, 2014 |
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DCCA: Ige Business 'Not in Good Standing'
By News Release @ 8:39 PM :: 7632 Views :: Politicians, Small Business
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...According To The DCCA, Robert A. Ige And Associates Has Misfiled Several Annual Reports, And Failed To File Their 2012 Report Until May 5, 2014....
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Wednesday, August 20, 2014 |
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Saipan Gets better Representation than American Samoa
By Selected News Articles @ 8:04 PM :: 6312 Views :: Environment, National News, Small Business
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...“this is certainly the most important congressional group to visit the Northern Marianas at one time.”....
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Thursday, July 24, 2014 |
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More On That Pesky Banner-Towing Airplane
By Robert Thomas @ 1:30 PM :: 5277 Views :: Honolulu County, Small Business
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Have Honolulu residents really called 911 to report the plane as the mayor requested?
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Thursday, July 17, 2014 |
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Obama, Pacific Islands Leave US Tuna Fleet 'without fishing access to the Pacific Ocean'
By News Release @ 2:35 PM :: 4949 Views :: Environment, Small Business
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“Protected Monument Marine Parks,” without consultation with industry or science, has created an environment of increased pressure to secure fishing access within the remaining ocean....
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Tuesday, July 15, 2014 |
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Lawmakers Throw Light on Secretive ‘Operation Choke Point’
By Heritage Foundation @ 12:39 PM :: 3352 Views :: Small Business
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...Operation Choke Point seeks to weed out businesses from the marketplace that the Obama administration considers objectionable....
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Friday, July 11, 2014 |
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Do you Support Regulating Plate Lunch Containers?
By Councilmember Kymberly Marcos Pine @ 6:05 PM :: 5065 Views :: Environment, Small Business
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Two important bills the Council is reviewing may affect these items....
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