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  1. Wonder what the experts are predicting for the Hawaii real estate market this year?

    Go here to find out: http://bizj.us/u5s2b
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  3. Do you think the changes in this year's NFL Pro Bowl game are enough to recoup the interest of fans and advertisers?

    Go here to vote: http://bizj.us/t2ixt, key words "Business Pulse Survey."
  4. Go to our link to see where CoastWood Capital Group is considering building a hotel in Waikiki: http://bizj.us/u5rsv

    Do you think that site would work?
  5. Ever wonder how to navigate a company's HR department to get the job you want?

    So have we. Here's what we found out: http://bizj.us/u5kub
  6. We're asking you to guess what percentage of single-family homes on Oahu sold for more than their asking price last year.

    Go here for the surprising answer: http://bizj.us/u5gqj
  7. We know which local hospital is about to receive $5.8 million in energy-efficient upgrades.

    You can, too, if you click here: http://bizj.us/u5glt
  8. A Florida-based company selling shave ice and something called "Snow Shakes" plans to open a kiosk in Maui's Queen Kaahumanu Center.

    Here are the details: http://bizj.us/u5fqp
  9. ...and so it begins: Chris Tanaka/HNN reports Jerry Rice selects Drew Brees & Robert Quinn as Team Captains. Primetime gets Jamaal Charles and JJ Watt plus first pick in draft....Draft Day is tomorrow; Game Day is Sunday!!
    Photo: ...and so it begins:  Chris Tanaka/HNN reports Jerry Rice selects Drew Brees & Robert Quinn as Team Captains.  Primetime gets Jamaal Charles and JJ Watt plus first pick in draft....Draft Day is tomorrow; Game Day is Sunday!!
  10. History has been made: Air China's first flight from Beijing to Honolulu arrives in Hawaii.

    Here's how the 270 passengers were greeted: http://bizj.us/u5dh1
  11. There are times you should say, "It's not my job!" Here are some examples: http://bizj.us/u5dcl

    How would this approach work in your office?
  12. Here are some steps you can take to build your creativity to be more successful 2014: http://bizj.us/u5597
  13. Househunting or planning to sell? Here are nine apps to help you with the process: http://bizj.us/u558x
  14. Some international retail brands, such as Spain's Zara and Japan's Uniqlo, could be headed for Hawaii, according to one local commercial real estate expert.

    Read more: http://bizj.us/u558n
  15. Central Pacific Bank is opening its 36th Hawaii branch tomorrow.

    It will be the bank's second branch on Kauai.

    Read more: http://bizj.us/u5583
  16. Work is set to start soon on the new hotel in Laie, but North Shore residents and visitors will have to go without McDonald's for a while, starting this month.

    Read more: http://bizj.us/u557t
  17. Three Hawaii resorts and two restaurants have been given AAA's highest rating for this year — the Five Diamond rating.

    Another 20 hotels and eight restaurants received AAA's second-highest rating, the Four Diamond rating.

    See which hotels and restaurants are on those lists: http://bizj.us/u538p
  18. Hawaii's oldest advertising agency is expanding its offering of communications services, and has made some key hires to accomplish that. And it plans to hire as many as 10 more people.

    Read more: http://bizj.us/u52u9
  19. The appeal of a federal lawsuit seeking to stop Honolulu’s $5.16 billion rail project could stall construction again if a judge doesn’t issue an opinion on the matter by late spring or early summer.

    Go here for other highlights from HART's monthly meeting:
    http://bizj.us/u4nh7
  20. The National Football League and the Hawaii Tourism Authority will honor five former NFL players who have ties to Hawaii during the week leading up to the 2014 Pro Bowl.

    Think you can name them all?

    Check your answers by going here: http://bizj.us/u4n8l
  21. #HawaiiFB introduces new defensive coordinator Kevin Clune.
    Photo: #HawaiiFB introduces new defensive coordinator Kevin Clune.
  22. The largest fast-food restaurant chain in the Philippines plans to open its third Hawaii restaurant.

    We've got the details for you: http://bizj.us/u4n6d
  23. Accuity LLP has acquired Chee & Yamasaki CPAs, which has been in business for more than 35 years.

    Go here to find out how Accuity plans to incorporate its acquisition into its existing line of business: http://bizj.us/u4lth
  24. Wonder what people do when they're stuck in airports?

    The data doesn't lie: http://bizj.us/u4kv1
  25. Ever wonder how much energy you use compared to your neighbors? Hawaii Energy is offering some Oahu residents unsolicited comparisons: http://bizj.us/u4bgp

    Could you be shamed into better behavior when it comes to energy usage, or is this a case of too much information?
  26. Have you seen any illegal or disorderly conduct by a contractor on Lanai?

    One of Larry Ellison's companies has set up hotline for you to be able to report possible abuses.

    Here are the details: http://bizj.us/u4b2j

    Do you think such a move is necessary?
  27. What do you think are the biggest business risks of 2014? We share our top three: http://bizj.us/u4a8t

    Anything you would add?
  28. #ChamberWeek Business Appreciation Day happening now at Tamarind Park! Join us & learn about the Chamber as we say 'mahalo' to the business community.

    Awesome band, Hana Hou of US Air Force, Band of the Pacific Hawaii, also jamming out great tunes!
    Photo: #ChamberWeek Business Appreciation Day happening now at Tamarind Park! Join us & learn about the Chamber as we say 'mahalo' to the business community. 

Awesome band, Hana Hou of US Air Force, Band of the Pacific Hawaii, also jamming out great tunes!
  29. Where do you think Hawaii ranks when it comes to our fiscal health?

    Here's a link to the sad news, according to a new George Mason University study of all 50 states: http://bizj.us/u4a4n
  30. Here's what you missed if you couldn't attend the huge consumer electronics show in Las Vegas.

    We even help you see why what happens in Las Vegas doesn't stay in Las Vegas when it comes to this mammoth show: http://bizj.us/u49z3

Earlier in 2013