Mark Taira assumed control of his father’s business in the 1980s and grew a small local bakery into a $2 billion fortune built on sweet rolls. Now with the third generation in place, he’s hungry for more acquisitions.
If you’re counting down the days till Christmas, keep in mind: The number of “shopping days” you have left is more than your number of “shipping days.” But take heart:
The Postal Service’s suggested mailing dates are Dec. 16 for First-Class and Priority mail headed to the mainland. Procrastinators have until Dec. 20 to send their holiday cheer to the mainland via its expedited Priority Express shipping service.