Tuesday, December 02, 2008
New Hawai`i Traffic Count Data Received
The Library has recently received the latest traffic count data from the Hawaii State Dept. of Transportation. Hourly traffic count information is now availabe up to Sept 2008 by traffic station. Traffic counts provide information to small business owners and managers who are interested in knowing how many people are driving by a small business storefront each day and at what time of day. For more information on traffic counts for your area, please email to library@hawaii-sbdc.org.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Hawai`i Business Top 250 List 2008
Hawai`i Business magazine compiles this list of the top 250 businesses in Hawai`i every year. Criteria used includes: 1) sales of greaer than $23 million per year; 2) completed company data information sheet; and 3) a signed survey by the company's chief executive officer. Click here to view the list.
Wednesday, August 06, 2008
KINDLE: Carry Your Library in 10.3 Ounces
The Kindle with its ergonomic design and high-resolution screen has page-turning buttons on either side and can download a book in about a minute, including most bestsellers, for only $9.99. Click here to read more about this revolutionary reading device: Kindle: Amazon's New Wireless Reading Device
Friday, July 11, 2008
Comings & Goings
Sonia Avasthi has recently joined the Library as an Administrative Research Associate responsible for library and research support; esp. on the Maui County Data Book. In addition, she will provide administrative and fiscal support to the Library as a whole. Avasthi, as she is familiarly known, is a graduate of Emory University with a BA in Environmental Research, and plans to pursue studies in the the field of Library and Information Science. She can be reached at hbrl.admin@hawaii-sbdc.org, or by phone at 808-875-2400, neighbor islands 808-509-3100.
Wednesday, July 09, 2008
Article: The Changing Face of the U.S. Consumer: What We Can Learn from Census Data, and Why It Matters for Brands
by Peter Francese, Advertising Age, published July 7, 2008.
FROM THE INTRO: "The marketing community, already dealing with a slumping economy and an increasingly consumer-controlled media marketplace, must confront another new reality: The face of the American consumer is changing dramatically. It's not news that the nation is aging, but the fact that the average U.S. head of household is just six months shy of 50 is a startling statistic. Also factor in that regional demographics are diverging more than ever before. The young, multicultural West bears little resemblance to the old, largely white Northeast, where many communities are nearly childless. And that's to say nothing of the rapid and economically vital influx of immigrants. To examine what these demographic shifts mean for brand marketing, let's take a look at some of the most prominent trends." Click here to read the full-text.
FROM THE INTRO: "The marketing community, already dealing with a slumping economy and an increasingly consumer-controlled media marketplace, must confront another new reality: The face of the American consumer is changing dramatically. It's not news that the nation is aging, but the fact that the average U.S. head of household is just six months shy of 50 is a startling statistic. Also factor in that regional demographics are diverging more than ever before. The young, multicultural West bears little resemblance to the old, largely white Northeast, where many communities are nearly childless. And that's to say nothing of the rapid and economically vital influx of immigrants. To examine what these demographic shifts mean for brand marketing, let's take a look at some of the most prominent trends." Click here to read the full-text.
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
2007 Maui County Data Book Released
The Hawai`i Business Research Library, a specialty center with the Hawai`i Small Business Development Center Network, and in collaboration with the County of Maui Office of Economic Development, is pleased to announce the release of the new, updated edition of the Maui County Data Book, with data thru the end of December 2007 for the tri-island County of Maui.
Updated, published and maintained annually by the Hawai`i Business Research Library (HBRL), the data book is the definitive statistical reference for Maui County. Included is data and statistics on population, education, construction and housing, finance and labor, visitor industry, domestic trade, maps and more. Users typically include small business owners and managers, business assistance organizations, trade associations, government officials and their staff, grant writers, educators, planners, and more.
The 2007 Maui County Data Book is available in print for $20 and may be purchased at the Hawaii Business Research Library in Kihei at 590 Lipoa Parkway #136; at the Maui County Business Resource Center at the Maui Mall; or Borders Books’ Kahului location. Users may also view the entire contents of the book on the Library website at http://www.hbrl-sbdc.org/.
In addition to publishing the data book, the Hawai`i Business Research Library provides free and low cost digital information programs and expert research assistance to individuals, business and the greater small business community.
Popular services include customized business research packages, quick answers and referrals, sample business plans, demographic and statistical data, market research reports, and industry trade articles. The Library also publishes the popular Hawai`i SmallBiz E-News; a monthly electronic newsletter highlighting current events, both Hawai`i and national, that affect or are of interest to small business and their community of advocates. A calendar of small business training events and conferences can also be found in the newsletter. Recently, the Library published its first issue of a new quarterly publication of economic indicators for Maui County.
Questions, information or subscription requests can be email to library@hawaii-sbdc.org, or contact the Hawai`i Business Research Library at (808) 875-2400.
Updated, published and maintained annually by the Hawai`i Business Research Library (HBRL), the data book is the definitive statistical reference for Maui County. Included is data and statistics on population, education, construction and housing, finance and labor, visitor industry, domestic trade, maps and more. Users typically include small business owners and managers, business assistance organizations, trade associations, government officials and their staff, grant writers, educators, planners, and more.
The 2007 Maui County Data Book is available in print for $20 and may be purchased at the Hawaii Business Research Library in Kihei at 590 Lipoa Parkway #136; at the Maui County Business Resource Center at the Maui Mall; or Borders Books’ Kahului location. Users may also view the entire contents of the book on the Library website at http://www.hbrl-sbdc.org/.
In addition to publishing the data book, the Hawai`i Business Research Library provides free and low cost digital information programs and expert research assistance to individuals, business and the greater small business community.
Popular services include customized business research packages, quick answers and referrals, sample business plans, demographic and statistical data, market research reports, and industry trade articles. The Library also publishes the popular Hawai`i SmallBiz E-News; a monthly electronic newsletter highlighting current events, both Hawai`i and national, that affect or are of interest to small business and their community of advocates. A calendar of small business training events and conferences can also be found in the newsletter. Recently, the Library published its first issue of a new quarterly publication of economic indicators for Maui County.
Questions, information or subscription requests can be email to library@hawaii-sbdc.org, or contact the Hawai`i Business Research Library at (808) 875-2400.
Monday, March 31, 2008
Hawai`i SBA District Office Announces Hawaii Award Winners 2008, Statewide and County Winners
A list of all the Hawaii winners, statewide and county winners, can be found on the Hawaii Women's Business Center website. Click here to read more.
Maui's Own "Top Chef" Bev Gannon Earns Top SBA State Honor
Bev Gannon of Haliimaile General Store earns top SBA state honor to be named "Small Business of the Year". Click here to read more about this exceptional small business owner and how she did it.
Monday, March 03, 2008
Client Wins U.S. Chamber Blue Ribbon Small Business Award
The FINANCIAL -- WASHINGTON, DC.
February 28, 2008
Environmental Waste Management Systems, Inc. in Honolulu, Hawaii has been honored with a U.S. Chamber of Commerce Blue Ribbon Small Business Award. The award was given in recognition of the company's dedication to excellence in several categories.
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"Winners of the Blue Ribbon Small Business Award represent the country's finest small business success stories," said Tom Donohue, Chamber president and CEO. "Small businesses are the backbone of America's economy, representing more than 99% of all employers, creating three-fourths of all new jobs, and accounting for more than one-half of the nation's gross domestic product." The Blue Ribbon Small Business Award, sponsored by Sam's Club, was designed to honor businesses that excel in a variety of selection criteria, including financial performance and business history, staff training and motivation, community involvement, customer service, and business planning.
Winners of the award from around the country will be honored at America's Small Business Summit 2008 April 16 - 18, in Washington, D.C. The award is part of the Chamber's Small Business of the Year selection process. One Blue Ribbon Small Business will be selected from each of seven regions as a finalist for the U.S. Chamber Small Business of the Year Award. The finalists will be announced on March 7. "The Blue Ribbon Small Business award allows us to honor the tireless efforts of America's small businesses," said Donohue. "Environmental Waste Management Systems proves that a business can make a significant difference in its community." The U.S. Chamber is the world's largest business federation representing more than 3 million businesses and organizations of every size, sector, and region.
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Press Release
February 28, 2008
Environmental Waste Management Systems, Inc. in Honolulu, Hawaii has been honored with a U.S. Chamber of Commerce Blue Ribbon Small Business Award. The award was given in recognition of the company's dedication to excellence in several categories.
ADVERTISEMENT
"Winners of the Blue Ribbon Small Business Award represent the country's finest small business success stories," said Tom Donohue, Chamber president and CEO. "Small businesses are the backbone of America's economy, representing more than 99% of all employers, creating three-fourths of all new jobs, and accounting for more than one-half of the nation's gross domestic product." The Blue Ribbon Small Business Award, sponsored by Sam's Club, was designed to honor businesses that excel in a variety of selection criteria, including financial performance and business history, staff training and motivation, community involvement, customer service, and business planning.
Winners of the award from around the country will be honored at America's Small Business Summit 2008 April 16 - 18, in Washington, D.C. The award is part of the Chamber's Small Business of the Year selection process. One Blue Ribbon Small Business will be selected from each of seven regions as a finalist for the U.S. Chamber Small Business of the Year Award. The finalists will be announced on March 7. "The Blue Ribbon Small Business award allows us to honor the tireless efforts of America's small businesses," said Donohue. "Environmental Waste Management Systems proves that a business can make a significant difference in its community." The U.S. Chamber is the world's largest business federation representing more than 3 million businesses and organizations of every size, sector, and region.
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Press Release
Monday, January 28, 2008
Small Business Caucus Want To Hear From You!
Received by email 1/25/08 from Rep. Gene Ward's office:
SMALL BUSINESS
QUESTIONNAIRE
Please assist us by offering ideas for doing business in Hawaii easier for you, the Small Business owner and Small Business Association. The Small Business Caucus for the 2008 Legislature 2008 would like to identify areas you feel could be improved by introducing effective legislation.
Your Hawaii State Legislature Small Business Caucus needs your input for 2008!
AS A SMALL BUSINESS OWNER OR ASSOCIATION, PLEASE IDENTIFY YOUR TOP THREE CONCERNS OR AREAS IN WHICH THE SMALL BUSINESS CAUCUS CAN EFFECTIVELY ASSIST YOU.
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2.____________________________________________________________________________
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Your Name _____________________Business Name________________________
Address_________________________ E-Mail Address______________________
Telephone_________________ Fax________________
Please return this completed form to:
Representative Gene Ward, Co-Chair
Small Business Caucus
Hawaii State Capitol, Rm. 318
415 S. Beretania Street
Honolulu, Hawaii 96813
Phone:808-586-6513, Fax: 808-586-6421
E-Mail: Repward@Capitol.hawaii.gov
"Using the Library" Training Feb 28
"The Hawai'i Business Research Library: What's Available, How to Use it, and More " will be presented on Thursday, February 28, 11:30 -12:30 pm, at the Maui County Business Resource Center at the Maui Mall, across from IHOP.
Learn about the popular digital information programs, expert research assistance, and customized research services available. Entrepreneurs, small business owners and managers, government department heads and staff, non-profit directors and grant writers, teachers, and students will all benefit from knowing about the demographic, statistical, market research, databases, reports, and other information programs available.
The Library also researches and publishes the Maui County Data Book, which will be available for sale. Research samples will be distributed. Bring your research questions to focus the discussion to your needs. Presented by Sonia King, Director of the Hawai'i Business Research Library.
Seating is limited, reservations are requested and may be made by calling the Maui County Business Resource Center at 873-8247.
Learn about the popular digital information programs, expert research assistance, and customized research services available. Entrepreneurs, small business owners and managers, government department heads and staff, non-profit directors and grant writers, teachers, and students will all benefit from knowing about the demographic, statistical, market research, databases, reports, and other information programs available.
The Library also researches and publishes the Maui County Data Book, which will be available for sale. Research samples will be distributed. Bring your research questions to focus the discussion to your needs. Presented by Sonia King, Director of the Hawai'i Business Research Library.
Seating is limited, reservations are requested and may be made by calling the Maui County Business Resource Center at 873-8247.
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