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The article reports on the survival of retail store Jelly's which first opened in June 1983 despite the economic downturn in Honolulu, Hawaii. It states that the stores in Kakaako and Aiea still offer new and used music, books, comics, games, collectibles and other hard-to-find treasures. A burn/return policy was implemented to minimize the damage of music download to the store's sales.

Reports on the efforts of several island business enterprises to comply with the new federal maritime security regulations in Hawaii as November 2004. Requirements of the Maritime Transportation Security Act (MTSA) of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security for harbor and port facilities; Number of port facilities in Hawaii that are required to meet the MTSA standards; Deadline for the approval of the security plans of port facilities.

Interviews football coach June Jones of the University of Hawaii (UH) on his career. His game plan for UH; Complaint on the value of his contract; Vision for the football program; Expectations for the 2003 season.

The article reports on the importance of football for sports bar owners in Hawaii. According to Mike Kawazoe, owner of Rivals Sports Bar and UltraLounge, football increases their revenues anywhere between 25 and 35% and they depend on football season to assure profitability for the year. Henry Lui's in Mapunapuna offers a free wireless fidelity (Wi-Fi) and breakfast buffet for fantasy football enthusiasts.

The article provides balance sheet on 21 athletes who were born in Hawaii or played college sports in Hawaii. Topics discussed include Scott Feldman, a relief pitcher born in Kailua, Oahu, playing for Chicago Cubs, baseball team located in Chicago, Illinois, Kurt Suzuki, born in Wailuku and playing for Washington Nationals baseball team and Brian Ching born in Haleiwa and playing for Houston Dynamo, an American League Soccer club.

Focuses on the H-3 freeway in Hawaii. Remarks from activist Mahealani Cypher on the construction of the freeway; Cost of the construction; Reduction of traffic on the Pali Highway on the first year of opening the freeway.

Provides information on the Kaanapali Beach Resort in Maui, Hawaii. Remarks from Shelley Kekuna, executive director of the Kaanapali Beach Resort Association, on the development of the resort; Efforts of the West Maui community to establish an acute care medical facility in the area; Annual revenue of the resort.

Profiles Bob Oshiro, a Hawaii representative and chairman of the state Democratic Party. Remarks from Hawaii Representative Marcus R. Oshiro on his father; Political background of Bob; Contributions of Bob to the political party.

Profiles William S. Richardson, former chief justice of the Hawaii Supreme Court. Information on his ruling in a case regarding Kauai sugar plantations in Hawaii; Career background of Richardson; Remarks from Aviam Soifer, dean of the William S. Richardson School of Law, on Richardson.

Interviews Hawaiian Telcom CEO Michael Ruley on the status of the telecommunications market in Hawaii in April 2005. Assessment of the performance of the telecommunications industry; Comments on new technologies launched by Verizon; Impact of the decision of Carlyle Group to hold its investment on Hawaiian Telcom.

Interviews Star Markets Ltd. chairman and chief executive officer John T. Fujieki on the supermarket industry in Hawaii. Impact of big-box chains on the industry; Changes that Fujieki made in the company; Forecast on the local supermarket industry.

Focuses on rules considered in putting up a retail business in Hawaii. Importance of a desirable store location and space; Factors determining the attractiveness of a retail space; Things needed to survive in retail trade.

Focuses on the business operations of Hilo Hattie, a division of Pomare Limited in Hawaii. Sales projection of the company; Impact of the popularity of Hawaii-themed products to the company; Number of stores operated by the firm.

Reports on the increase in popularity of laser vision correction (LVC) as a treatment of eye defects in Hawaii as of January 2000. Increase in number of patients who underwent LVC process; Benefits offered by LVC.

Focuses on Hawaii-based physician Terry Shintani, chief executive of the nonprofit organization Hawaii Health Foundation. Career background; Organization's promotion of healthy diet.

Presents an interview with Herbert Conley, managing director of Coldwell Banker Pacific Properties in Hawaii. Educational background; Career history; Growth of the residential real estate sector.

The article reports on the success of SeaHawaii offering daily snorkeling adventures off the Waianae Coast in Oahu, Hawaii. Nearly $820,000 was earned by the company in revenues in 2008 and sales increased 200 percent in January 2009. According to Paula Kelly, vice president of marketing, the company's success is due to the unique tour, the staff's commitment to personalized service and nurturing partnerships with travel agencies.

The article profiles the Rego's Purity Foods Co. Inc. family sausage company, run by Scott Stevenson. The company is known for its Portuguese line of sausages. Al Rego Stevenson, Scott's grandfather, founded the company in 1957. Scott has been able to bring the production back to Oahu where the product is made in a Kapolei facility. Scott states that since 1997, Rego has an increase of 15% annual revenue growth and has expanded its product line. The company now has 6 full-time employees.

The article features Radiology Associates of Hawaii (RAI). Since Dr. Jeffrey Yu became chief executive officer and managing partner, it has been recognized as one of the first companies to transition from film to digital images to all levels of the practice including equipment, facilities, billing and operations and the first to provide secure reports to physicians through the Internet. Yu says the transition cost the company $2.5 million with another $10 million invested in AccuImaging operations.

The article features Mark Takaki, an egg farmer and owner of Maili Moa LLC, which is based in Waianae, Hawaii. According to Takaki, whose company's annual sales revenues are between $600,000 and $700,000, he manages to survive because of his ability to adapt to the market. It is said that the implementation of a state-sponsored Livestock Feed Reimbursement Program, which was enacted in 2007 and scheduled to last until 2009, should help Takaki's business.

Presents information on military forces in Hawaii. Role of the military in the recovery of the state from the Great Depression from 1929 to 1941; Contribution of the military to the economy; Background on a military intelligence-gathering center to be constructed by the U.S. Navy in 2007.

Profiles Elmer Cravalho, CEO of the Kula Community Federal Community Union. Remarks from Joe Souki, a member of the U.S. House of Representatives, on Cravalho; Political background of Cravalho; Contributions to the Maui community in Hawaii.

Profiles executive Bob Midkiff. Factors that led to his recognition as the Father of Profit Sharing in Hawaii; Remarks on his accomplishment; Career background.

Features the Aloha Stadium in Hawaii. Number of seats in the facility; Baseball games held at the stadium; Amount spent by the state for repair and maintenance from 1989 to 1995.

Provides information on the Big Five, a consortium of companies that dominate Hawaii. Members of the consortium, including Alexander & Baldwin Inc.; Views of former Governor Benjamin Cayetano on the Big Five; Significance of the consortium to the state.

Features the cannery of pineapple company Dole in Hawaii. Background on the opening of the cannery in 1907; Benefit of the cannery for teenagers; Conversion of the cannery into an office and retail complex.

Presents an introduction to a series of articles about businesses, people and events that have shaped the current status of Hawaii in 2005. Ala Moana Shopping Center; U.S. Representative Patsy T. Mink; Statehood of Hawaii.

Profiles Catherine Lagareta, chairman and chief executive officer of Communications-Pacific Inc. in Hawaii. Personal interests and hobbies; Job responsibilities; Qualities of a good public relations officer.

Focuses on planned renovation project for the Hanauma Bay Nature Park to be completed in September 2000 in Oahu, Hawaii. Benefits of the project to park users; Enhancement of the protection of the bay's ecology; Bay manager Alan Hong's perception of the renovation as an opportunity to educate visitors about the fragile ecosystem.

Cites Hawaii-based lawyer Brian Piccolo's views on the implementation of the environmental law in the state. United States Environmental Protection Agency's enforcement of hazardous waste and other environmental regulations; Businesses' cognizance of environmental laws; Growth of the environmental law field.

Lists the top ten airlines serving the Hawaii market, as ranked by the number of passengers boarding in Hawaii. Corporate headquarters; Hawaii enplanements in 1999; Primary United States hubs; Number of Hawaii employees.

Lists the toughest golf courses in Hawaii, as ranked by degree of difficulty. Type of course; Rating; Slope; Yardage; Contact information.

Focuses on the personalized customer service at First Hawaiian Bank's branch in Kaneohe, Hawaii. Bank's ambience; Vice president/area manager Joy Ching's experiences in working with customers at the bank; Customers' use of a combination of traditional and nontraditional banking activities; Family businesses; Value in the personal relationships gained in traditional banking.

Focuses on the success of bank-supermarket partnerships in Hawaii. Number of in-store bank branches in the state; Increase in deposits experienced by American Savings Bank's supermarket outlets from 1997 to 1998; Advantages offered by in-store banking; Growth prospects for in-store banking.

Focuses on the growth of online banking in Hawaii. Advantages offered by Internet banking; Increase in user activity on the Bank of Hawaii's Web site from 1996 to 1997; Move by other banks to launch their own Internet banking service; Future prospects for online banking.

Features Edwin Cadman, dean of the University of Hawaii's John A. Burns School of Medicine. Career background; Cadman's goal of revitalizing the medical school.

Lists the largest financial institutions in Hawaii in terms of issued business loans guaranteed by the United States Small Business Administration as of January 2000. Includes names of financial institutions; Contact information.

Profiles Kyle Shikarata, general manager of Waipahu, Hawaii-based automobile dealership Servco Pacific Inc. Factors that contributed to Shikarata's business success; Renovation and expansion plans for his dealership.