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Old Oct 21, 2008 | 3:04 pm
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Originally Posted by gemac
Of course, Republic isn't locally owned. But then, neither is Mokulele. Or Hawaiian. I suspect that won't be much of a factor for Republic.
Indeed. But just because something isn't owned in Hawaii doesn't make it local. Think Longs. Not owned in Hawaii but as part of Hawaii as can be. It's the spirit of kama'aina that comes through via the workers and frontline staff.

Hence, my question.
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