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George Applegate, who steps down as executive director of the Big Island Visitors Bureau at the end of the month, has launched his own tourism consulting business. Photo courtesy HIVB.

Biz Wrap: Applegate Launches Tourism Consulting Firm

May 17th, 2013

In business news this week, Big Island Visitors Bureau executive director George Applegate has formed his own tourism consulting business as he prepares to step down as helm of the Bureau.

Big Island Brewhaus, which produces award- winning beers at its brewery in Waimea, has started bottling its beer and distributing it statewide. Courtesy image.

Big Island Brewhaus Expanding its Distribution

May 17th, 2013

Big Island Brewhaus, which operates a brewpub and Mexican restaurant in Waimea, is starting to bottle its own beer and expanding its distribution across the state.

Seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for the state of Hawaii from April 2011 to April 2013. Image courtesy DLIR. Statewide Unemployment Dropped to 4.9% Last Month May 16th, 2013 · 1 Comment · Business

State officials announced today that Hawaii’s unemployment rate has reached it lowest level in four-and-a-half years.

Sound Physicians announced it is taking over hospitalist services at Kona Community Hospital. Courtesy photo. Kona Community Hospital Contracting Out Hospitalist Services May 15th, 2013 · No Comments · Business

Kona Community Hospital has contracted its hospitalist services to a mainland firm in an effort to improve patient satisfaction and financial performance.

Zippy's Hilo is scheduling job interviews this week for positions at its new location in Prince Kuhio Plaza. Photo courtesy Zippy's. Zippy’s Hilo Hiring This Week May 14th, 2013 · No Comments · Business, Featured Articles

Zippy’s restaurant is recruiting this week for positions at its new Hilo location, slated to open this summer.

CrossFit Hilo Iron Gym opened last week in the Hilo industrial area at 76 Po'okela St. Photo courtesy CrossFit Hilo Iron Gym. New CrossFit Gym Opens in Hilo May 14th, 2013 · No Comments · Business

Big Island natives Tauren Ibarra and Genevieve Girdner recently moved back to Hawaii and launched CrossFit Hilo Iron Gym.

After 15 years servicing smaller airports around the state, Pacific Wings will cease operating in Hawaii next month. Photo courtesy of Pacific Wings. Pacific Wings Leaving Hawaii Next Month May 13th, 2013 · 1 Comment · Business

Pacific Wings, which provides service to Kona and Waimea airports, will cease operations statewide by mid June.

Sook's Collection, a women's clothing and accessories boutique, opened last week on Kapiolani St. in Hilo. Photo courtesy of Sook's Collection. Biz Wrap: New Boutique Opens in Hilo May 10th, 2013 · 1 Comment · Business

In business news around the island this week, a new boutique opened in Hilo and a popular diner in Laupahoehoe is for sale.

Courtesy image. State Economists Predict Growth in 2013-2014 May 10th, 2013 · No Comments · Business

State officials are predicting positive economic growth statewide. Locally, Hawai‘i Island has already received more than 400,000 visitors this year and unemployment is down to 7.3%.

Hawaiian Ukulele And Guitar recently opened in the Kings' Shops at the Waikoloa Beach Resort. Photo courtesy of the Kings' Shops. Hawaiian Ukulele and Guitar Opens in Waikoloa May 9th, 2013 · No Comments · Business

Hawaiian Ukulele and Guitar recently opened a second location on island in the Kings’ Shops at Waikoloa Beach Resort.

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