Business
Hawai‘i DOH Strengthens Care Assurance Policies & Procedures
A Hawai‘i Office of Health Care Assurance audit identifies areas for improvement to ensure the health, safety and welfare of residential care homes residents.
Alaska Airlines Offers ‘West Coast Pub at Cruising Altitude’
Alaska will launch its new, thoughtful retail snack program and fall beer rotation on Friday, Nov. 16, 2018.
Boys & Girls Club of the Big Island to Hold Car Wash
Boys & Girls Club of the Big Island (BGCBI) youth and staff will wash cars from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Nov. 17, at Puainako Minit Stop/Ohana Fuels.
KSBE Offering Over $12 Million in College Scholarships
Kamehameha Schools Bishop Estate (KSBE) reports that eligible applicants can apply now for more than $12 million in college scholarships.
WORKSHOP: Better Understand Yourself & Others
The Ku‘ikahi Mediation Center is hosting a workshop entitled “Myers-Briggs: To Better Understand Yourself and Others” on Friday, Nov. 16.
Team Pika Wins Hawai‘i Annual Code Challenge
Team Pika won the top prize at this year’s Hawai‘i Annual Code Challenge (HACC).
Hawaiian Airlines Appoints New Regional Director
Hawaiian Airlines has appointed Andrew Stanbury to the role of regional director for Australia and New Zealand, effective Jan. 2, 2019.
Walmart Giving Hiring Preferences to Military Spouses
Walmart will give hiring preference to military spouses, becoming the largest U.S. company to make such a commitment.
Ka Huli Ao Center Receives International Award
Ka Huli Ao Center for Excellence in Native Hawaiian Law at the William S. Richardson School of Law was given an international award for Punawaiola.
Ku‘ikahi Talk: All it Takes is a Nudge
The nonprofit Ku‘ikahi Mediation Center is hosting a free talk on Thursday, Nov. 15, 2018, as part of their “Finding Solutions, Growing Peace” Brown Bag Lunch Series.
Hakalau Farmers Market Returns to Veteran’s Park
On Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2018, the Hakalau Farmers Market and FoodShare will return to its former location, Hakalau Veteran’s Park.
Volcano Winery Raises Record $10K for Volcano School
The event was hosted by Del and Marie Bothof, owners of the Volcano winery.
Pacific Current Names Valentino President
Scott Valentino has been appointed as the new president of Pacific Current, an HEI subsidiary.
SBA Seeks Hawai‘i’s Top Small Businesses
The US Small Business Administration (SBA) is seeking nominations for the 2019 Small Business Awards for the State of Hawai‘i.
Greenwell Farms Debuts New Hawaiian Coffee Variety
A partnership that formed nearly two decades ago to create a true Hawaiian variety of coffee has much to celebrate.
Basic Quickbooks Workshop Offered at NEHLA
Basic Quickbooks, Desktop Version: Hands On workshop is set for Wednesday, Nov. 14, at Hale Iako in Kailua-Kona on the NELHA (OTEC) Campus.
Harbor Market to Return to Honokohau Harbor
West Hawai‘i fishermen, divers and boaters are looking forward to the reopening of the Harbor Market at the Hawaii Big Game Fishing Club at Honokohau Harbor.
Historical Society Postpones Bread Program Until Next Week
Kona Historical Society’s Portuguese Bread Baking Program will not be baking or selling bread on Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018.
WORKSHOP: Basic Quickbooks, Desktop Version
The West Hawai‘i Small Business Development Center (SBDC) will be offering a workshop, “Basic Quickbooks, Desktop Version: Hands On.”
Salvation Army Hilo Thrift Store Set to Reopen Nov. 9
The Salvation Army’s Hilo Thrift Store is set to reopen following extensive repairs and renovations due to flooding from Hurricane Lane in late August.
