Business
Social Media Workshops Being Held in Hilo
A series of social media workshops in Hilo will be offered to help Big Island small business owners maximize their social media presence in the new year.
Na Po‘e Pa‘ahana Awards Best in Hospitality Industry
The Hawai‘i’s hospitality industry honored the best-of-the-best of its employees at the 29th Annual Na Po‘e Pa‘ahana (the hard-working people) Awards.
KKCC Receives Chamber Week Proclamation
Chamber of Commerce executives from across the state of Hawai‘i headed to the state Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 9, for a Chamber Week proclamation ceremony.
First Hawaiian to Report Fourth Quarter 2018 Financial Results
First Hawaiian Inc., plans to release its fourth quarter 2018 financial results after market close on Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019.
HLPA Appoints 2019 Board of Directors
The Hawaii Lumber Products Association (HLPA) announced its 2019 Board of Directors on Jan. 10, 2019.
All West Hawai‘i Transfer Stations are Open
The County of Hawai‘i Department of Environmental Management reports that all West Hawai‘i transfer stations are open and operating as of Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019.
Yamamoto Named New Director of Public Works
Mayor Kim’s Office reports that long-time County engineer David Yamamoto has been confirmed by the Hawai‘i County Council as the new Director of Public Works.
Hawaiian Airlines Donates Over $187,000 to Nonprofits
Hawaiian Airlines employees gathered to present over $187,000 to Aloha United Way, the Polynesian Voyaging Society, Bishop Museum and the Hawaiian Islands Land Trust.
HDOA Holding Statewide Workshops in January
The Market Development Branch of the Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture (HDOA) will be holding statewide workshops in January 2019.
Youth Foundation Offers Scholarships to Graduates
The Hawai‘i Rotary Youth Foundation (HRYF), since its incorporation, through March 18, 2018, has awarded 1,750 scholarships with a total value of $6,488,313.
Dill Stepping Down From PIDF
For over two decades, local nonprofit Partners in Development Foundation (PIDF) has provided support to Native Hawaiians.
CPB Offers Loans for Residents Impacted by Shutdown
Central Pacific Bank (CPB) is offering a special loan program to assist Hawai‘i residents impacted by the partial federal government shutdown.
ACLU of Hawai‘i Names Fernandes as Policy Director
The ACLU of Hawai‘i has named Mandy Fernandes as its new Policy Director.
HFS Federal Credit Union Offers 7 $2,500 Scholarships
Student members of HFS pursuing education at a full-time accredited two- or four-year vocational-technical school, college or university are eligible to apply.
ASB Offers Assistance to Customers Impacted by Shutdown
American Savings Bank is offering assistance to customers who are directly impacted by the federal government partial shutdown.
HDOA WORKSHOPS: Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
The Hawai‘i DOA will hold statewide workshops in January for those who are interested learning more about the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program.
Meeting to be Held for Ka‘ie‘ie Mauka Facility Improvements Project
The Department of Water Supply invites the community to attend an informational meeting regarding the upcoming Kaʻieʻie Mauka Facility Improvements Project.
Foundation Donates $1 Million to Parker School
The Clarence T.C. Ching Foundation has awarded Parker School a $1 million grant.
Local Competitor Advances to US Brewers Cup Nationals
Kona resident Madeleine Longoria Garcia took fifth place out of 36 competitors using a Kona coffee at the United States Brewers Cup Qualifying round.
Free Talk to Explore Successful Business Communication
The Brown Bag Lunch Series talk will be on Wednesday, Jan. 17, in Hilo.
