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Maybe $30 million or so of the anticipated $1.7 Billion in savings could be directed towards putting some more sand on Waikiki Beach.
Hi, Ken. One of my colleagues at work creates surveys for statistically-based research projects. There's a lot more to it than people think. I agree with you that this is more of an informal poll.
Hi, Leighton. Thanks for the info.
Hi, Leighton.
HSDC is authorized to administer the SPIF. The SPIF is currently unfunded. Legislation is needed to fund it.
Is that about right?
P.S. -- Also, you have written elsewhere about $38 million being involved. Please elaborate.
Hi, Leighton. Great post! Would your plan involve state tax incentives and, if so, how would you structure them?
Hi, Peter. Hi, Leighton.
Peter wrote: “What has worked at other states and why?”
Many states take a targeted approach when growing or attracting certain businesses, industries, and/or activities. Some of it is housed in secrecy, but a lot of it is…
Hi, Bill. Interesting stuff.
Please note that when I use the phrase "Son of Act 221", I mean "what's next after Act 221". I don't mean that it necessarily has to look anything like Act 221 (before or after the recent changes to it).
Also, your obs…
Hi, Peter. I'm still thinking about your question.
I like your basic approach regarding not looking in the rear view mirror. However, I don't see anything wrong in referring to Act 221 when thinking out loud about what a new model should be.
Hi, Bill. As a general proposition, I'm all for any model that leads to professional due diligence, good corporate governance, and accountability.
I think that you and Leighton are really on to something.
Bill, you mentioned in an earlier post abo…
Hi, Peter. Thanks for the compliment. Some companies start out in one activity and end up gravitating towards another. Some companies acquire other companies. Some act on a core belief that resonates with others.
Some examples (from outside Hawaii)…
Hi, Peter.
Please note that I was responding to your comment "...unless something else comes in to replace the 221 vacuum, bye bye to the Sprouts & Hokus". With or without Act 221, Hoku might not be around in the foreseeable future. In other words,…
Hi, Peter.
You wrote: "I maintain that while certainly Hawaii tech service sector (e.g. web developers and system integrators, i.e. 80s & 90s) has been the beneficiary of tech's growth, the silicon valley-like startups that have blossomed here (mos…
Hi, Peter.
You wrote: "Those that feel tech industry will "flourish" must clearly be referring to a return to the "flourishing" tech in the '80s & '90s, which is a far, far cry from where tech went after 221 did its magic."
Your comment seems to i…
I've lived in a number of places, and I always find it interesting why some areas are able to attract and grow high-tech businesses, while others aren't. One of the many things I've observed is that a metropolitan area typically has to have a certai…
Hi, Daniel.
Yes, thanks for the explanation. The way you describe it, your business plan makes a lot of sense.
re: Food fights
That's one of the many things I like about your website. It focuses much more on the positive --and the possible-- than…
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- At 7:54am on March 23, 2009,
Mika Leuck said… - E komo mai Bruce! We are glad you joined the discussion about Act 221.
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