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The Honolulu Advertiser - Business Business articles for Wednesday, January 07, 2009

Business
•	Hawaii enters bid to host 2011 APEC event
•	Lana'i plugs in 1.2-megawatt solar farm, the state's largest
•	Oahu flood-damage loans available
ECONOMY
•	Retailers reeling from huge bargains
OTHER BUSINESS
•	Airlines discount fares as recession empties seats
•	Cheap oil's setting the stage for yet another price spike
•	Safety commission approves lead-testing rule exemptions
BUSINESS BRIEFS
•	New flights to Kahului start Feb. 1
•	Cost-cutting plan at Alcoa includes loss of 13,500 jobs