Page 1 - MidWeek Leeward - March 17, 2021

FRESH FACES
Coldwell Banker Realty’s Leeward office sees some new hires.
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PEARL CITY PRIDE
Ray Cooper III is preparing to defend his title next month. SEE PAGE 8
Residents Can Find It All At Pearlridge
FOR THE WEEK OF MARCH 17, 2021
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Pearlridge Center always has something fun going on, like a visit from Knockerball Hawai‘i. PHOTO COURTESY PEARLRIDGE CENTER
FBY NICOLE MONTON
or nearly 50 years, Pearlridge Center has remained the best place to hangout in Leeward O‘ahu, offering those in
Pearl City, ‘Aiea and beyond a place to find great eats, local retailers and exceptional ser- vices. It has grown to more than 250 tenants since its inception in 1972 (when it started with only 50 lessees), and uses its designation as the state’s largest enclosed shopping mall to serve as a hub for budding entrepreneurs and small-business owners looking to reach a wider audience.
“The tenant mix at Pearlridge is important,” says marketing director Diana Su. “We want to make sure we feature a lot of local busi- nesses, as well as large national stores.”
It’s why the mall started the Open for Small Business initiative, which encourages new eateries, service providers and stores to try their hand at operating a physical space.
Thanks to the small-business endeavor, stores like boutique The Mauve Fox and Jap- anese lifestyle product company TK World were able to open in space-appropriate loca-
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