Finally, I found the story about how the original Hana Marketplace that had so many in Hana excited and dreaming entrepreneurial thoughts, had taken a nose dive and become more of a nightmare. The article explains how the dreams of the marketplace died leaving a deteriorating monument to government incompetence in the heart of Hana [...]

Came across the video below from the Ellen show and just had to share it with you. Hilarious!
Ellen with her Hawaii Chair
What makes this even more funny is that this is a real product someone is trying to sell! If you are one those people “born every minute” then visit ‘Hawaii Chair‘, it could be [...]

Hana Hotties are gourmet hot sauces inspired by the flavors of Hana Maui. The fruits used are straight off the tree. The chili peppers are red hot and the perfect complement for the sweet fruits used. If you’re into spicy hot treats try these HanaHotties for yourself. Visit HanaHotties and tell ‘em who sent ya.

I met John many years ago when he and I went fishing out of Hana with Robert Malaikini and Mark Collins, the Captain. Although I don’t recall how many fish we brought home I distinctly remember John’s excitement over his brand new flower growing business in Hana. As an entrepreneur I know that feeling of [...]

Aloha
As you’ll read below a lot of money went into getting a marketplace built for Hana for all the right reasons:
Hana Marketplace Grant: (Excerpt is from 2002)
Overview The University of Hawaii – West Oahu Campus will receive a $599,875 Alaskan [...]