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Ke Ola Premieres as Color Kona-Kohala Lifestyle Magazine

Launching its first issue at Thanksgiving, Ke Ola Magazine will provide residents of West Hawai‘I “with a publication that positively reflects the beauty and rich heritage of the Kona-Kohala Coast.” It is available by subscription, where magazines are sold and from local advertisers. Advertising professional Barbara Garcia Bowman and veteran publisher Karen Valentine formed Hawaii Island Publishing, Inc. to present Ke Ola, which means “The Life.” “Content will enrich appreciation of the area and reaffirm our reason for living here,” explains Garcia Bowman, co-publisher. “Ke Ola offers a showcase of island leaders, artists, culture, books, food, music and events.” Circulation of the bimonthly, fourcolor, glossy publication is 20,000. Service clubs, community groups, etc. are invited to submit event schedules by Oct. 20 to editor@keolamagazine.com. To subscribe, visit www.keolamagazine.com, to advertise, phone 808-345-2017.

Keiki Talk is the Big Isle’s Only Publication Dedicated to Parenting

Busy Big Island parents have a new resource for raising healthy, happy and self-confident children. Keiki Talk Magazine is a free, bimonthly publication filled with valuable info, moneysaving tips and an island-wide “Talk of the Town” calendar of family-friendly events. The four-color, glossy magazine with a circulation of 12,000 debuted in July and is sent home with students and distributed at over 100 other locations Keiki Talk Magazine is published by Captain Cook resident and graphic designer Kelly Noles, who serves as creative director of Noles Design Keiki Talk showcases info on “everything from prenatal to preteen,” according to Noles. With content geared to guidelines set by Parenting Publications of America. For info on reasonable advertising rates, contact Noles at 987-8033 or Kelly@keikitalk.com; the complete list of distribution points and an interactive message board for moms is available at keikitalk.com.

ANDREA DEAN'S BUSINESS STRATEGIES FOCUS ON TRIPLE BOTTOM LINE

Andrea Dean, who has a master degree in business administration, is a coach and consultant with a focus on people, planet and profits.
As a life and business coach, Dean helps clients cut through the “busy-ness” and accomplish “the goals that really matter.” She works with individuals and teams to develop action plans and stay on track.
As consultants, Andrea Dean LLC partners with businesses to develop or deepen a “triple bottom line—which Dean lists as people, planet, profits. Her business strategies, emphasize on “going green and making money.”
Dean welcomes Chamber members to experience her coaching services with a complementary phone session and offers a free initial green business consultation. Visit www.andreadean.comor contact Dean at andrea@andreadean.comor 889-5806.

OFFICEMAX PLANS OCTOBER OPENING IN KONA COMMONS

Featuring traditional office supplies, furniture, a technology hub and a complete print-solution production center, OfficeMax plans to open an Advantage store the first week in October at the Kona Commons Shopping Center. An initial job fair recruits employees 9 a.m.-5 p.m. August 18 at the King Kamehameha Kona Beach Hotel. James Araujo will serve as the store’s manager with Michael Mochizuki on board as the district manager.
With over 900 locations, OfficeMax has the mission “to help our customers do their best work.” The Hilo OfficeMax location has earned the People’s Choice Award in East Hawai‘i six out of seven years for best office supplies and equipment. For more information go to the OfficeMax website - OfficeMax.com

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