Business
Hawai‘i Defers 3% Tariff Increase at State Harbors
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) Harbors Division will defer the scheduled 3% tariff increase on the orders of Governor David Ige.
DBEDT Online Portal Created to Promote Hawai‘i Businesses
Qualified businesses must have the capability to take and fulfill orders online.
Lebanese Food Truck Opens in Hilo
Tabaraka will offer a variety of vegan, vegetarian and meat options.
Planet Fitness to Reopen Monday
Local gyms Fitness Forever and Pacific Island Fitness have already reopened to the public, with restrictions.
Sushi Hawai‘i to Open in Pāhoa
Sushi Hawai‘i is a fast, casual concept where customers can build their own sushi rolls or bowls from behind plexiglass.
KTA Shaka Program Offers Keiki Activity Program
The weekly activities are designed to help keep participants busy, positive, and engaged as they adjust to a different sort of school break.
Puna Kai to Hold Openings For Several Businesses in June
Puna Kai Shopping Center is holding openings for several businesses in early June.
Big Island to Reopen to Most Businesses, Activities by June 1
The Big Island will soon be back in business — for the most part.
Business Spotlight: Premier Restoration Hawai’i Explains Why You Should Consult A Professional for Water and Mold Damage
https://www.facebook.com/BigIslandNow/videos/1410634639130812 Patty Lee sits down with Premier Restoration Hawaii‘s Uilani Kailiwai to discuss why you should consult a professional for water and mold damage. Uilani also provides helpful tips to avoid flooding and mold growth. Learn more about Premier Restoration by visiting their website at https://www.premhi.com/ or calling (808) 201-2140.
Unemployment Fraud on Rise During COVID-19 Pandemic
Reports of unemployment fraud have risen sharply as identity thieves look to cash in on COVID-19.
Young Brothers Asks For $25 Million in Aid
The interisland shipping company reported losing nearly $8 million through April and projects mounting losses totaling approximately $25 million by the end of the year.
Hawai‘i May See Double-Digit Economic Downturn In 2020
DBEDT projects Hawai‘i’s economic growth will fall by 12.1% in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Free Small Business Workshops This Week
Local Hawai’i brands selling online can register for free workshops focused on digital marketing and growing e-commerce sales.
Family-Owned Gift Shop Closes its Doors for Good
A family-owned gift shop in the Kona Inn Shopping Center is forced to shutter its doors permanently after 33 years.
Bongo Ben’s to Keep Doors Shut for Good
Bongo Ben’s Island Cafe in Kailua-Kona will not be reopening.
Hawai‘i ‘Medium-Risk’ Businesses to Begin Reopening in June
Medium risk businesses include indoor dining options at restaurants, hair salons, movie theaters, indoor gyms and museums.
Habitat for Humanity Hawai‘i Island ReStores to open Tuesday
All shoppers are to wear a mask while in the store or dropping off donations. Social distancing will be implemented.
HDOT to Reopen Safety Check Stations
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation is coordinating the reopening of stations for Periodic Motor Vehicle Inspections (PMVI or Safety Checks) starting Friday, May 15.
Hawai’i Tourism Now: Interview with Hawaiian Airlines CEO Peter Ingram
https://www.facebook.com/BigIslandNow/videos/236804434440425/?__xts__[0]=68.ARD4F5xy0KX7O4HsJeXhumWg4TB-WFibyMC8d3YL-SnLI62GDjNpD3MOeGB3-QKWV7AfQFikjA5tDnC0-oQwD8VCjyBz8Z_j6gQWMfIelPFke10ztGBeIDYjYiCkSlFDh6aq3oXgW2HC07yAWh4oeoKmer-yrhIlJ_zk5tQGwtN_2IGQKBXnwpwo9AzNM0h2mXt4TOXzKxn8E_2boSnv1de1f9QLhR5G3gfpx9_P1ohCXPvGD3xGFbRVH3UMCzE_omVofAYtdMOKqtCrONObY2ENhOTNfPKnSQqBCTr1jweYfPPKKh5_WR-iGZkTwu0bXQTY19qa3hF-49jWXR5r1lzMvNv309kQhV4&__tn__=-R Jack Dugan, the Chief Operating Officer of Pacific Media Group and director of MauiNow.com interviews the Chief Executive Officer and president of Hawaiian Airlines, Peter Ingram. Ingram saw signs of decline in demand in early March – mainly from their Asian routes – as the coronavirus was spreading across the continent from China. “I don’t think we really anticipated […]
Hawai‘i Economy to Begin Reopening Thursday
Despite residents’ new freedoms, social gatherings in public are still disallowed statewide. People are not allowed to congregate on beaches or while partaking in newly reopened commerce activities outside of residential family units.
