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Hawaiian Airlines unveils 5-year, $600M investment plan including airport upgrades
Starting this year through 2029, Hawaiian Airlines will renovate lobbies and gates in Honolulu, Līhuʻe, Kahului, Kona and Hilo to improve passenger flow and comfort.
Hawai‘i State Federal Credit Union promotes 3 people in management team
“Duke, Trisha and Genesis have consistently demonstrated their commitment to Hawaii State FCU and have all played integral roles in the growth of our organization – from the opening of our new headquarters, and several new branches on O‘ahu and Maui, to our newest digital banking features,” said Andrew Rosen, president and CEO of Hawai‘i State FCU.
Business Monday: Nearly century old building holds family coffee shop, memories
The family owned and operated Coffee Shack in Captain Cook resides in a nearly century-old building that held a school and Buddhist meetings. Now it offers customers fresh coffee from the owners’ farm, and a captivating view of the Kona Coast that overlooks Kealakekua Bay.
Business Monday: Louis Pauole goes from dishwasher to chef to owner of Miyo’s in Hilo
Louis Pauole, owner and chef of Miyo’s Restaurant & Izakaya Bar in Hilo is in the process of opening a new restaurant in Kona.
Ferdie Pernia joins Hawaiʻi Community Federal Credit Union as new financial advisor
Hawaiʻi Community Federal Credit Union has appointed Ferdie Pernia as its new financial advisor, taking over from the retired Steven R. Fassbender.
NHAAPI women entrepreneurs in Hawaiʻi are driven by values, but need funding
The report is based on applications submitted by 343 women from five different Hawaiian islands in the summers of 2021 and 2022.
Hawai‘i State FCU promotes three employees to executive leadership team
“With more than 50 years of combined experience in the banking industry and a track record of success within our organization, Aaron, Warren and Chris have proven to be invaluable assets to our team and we look forward to their continued success in their new roles,” said Andrew Rosen.
29th annual Made in Hawai‘i Festival to be biggest ever; tickets on sale Aug. 4
New this year is the Made in Hawai‘i Festival Beer Garden, available to guests ages 21 and older.
Iron Chef Masharu Morimoto partners with Hawaiian brand to release tea, coffee, pancake mixes
Masharu Morimoto’s Hawaiian Paradise Coffee and tea packets retail can be found online nationwide at HawaiianParadiseCoffee.com, Amazon and additionally will be sold at all Morimoto and Momosan locations.
First Hawaiian Bank announces five promotions
Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Bob Harrison congratulated the bank officers on their promotions.
Hawai‘i Coffee Association holding conference on Kauaʻi
A new Latte Art Throwdown and interactive workshops on cupping, roasting, green grading, brewing, grinding and field grafting will he featured at this year’s Hawaiʻi Coffee Association on Kauaʻi.
Business accelerator Mana Up selects 2 Big Island companies for 8th cohort
Liquid Life Hawai‘i from Hilo and Hawaiian Rainforest Naturals from Kea‘au were selected by Mana Up.
Hawaiian Telcom promotes Jamie Kawamoto to vice president – brand marketing
Jamie Kawamoto’s responsibilities include brand strategy, retail marketing and more.
Statewide coffee conference to be held on Kauaʻi June 15-17
This year, the Hawaiʻi Coffee Association conference will be held on Kauaʻi and feature interactive workshops on cupping, roasting, green grading, brewing, grinding and field grafting.
Pahoa clinic hosting health fair, blood draw event Friday
The event is sponsored by the Galleri Early Cancer Screening Test.
Donna Okinaka named administrator at Hale Anuenue Restorative Care Center
Okinaka previously served as human resources director at Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home.
2023 marks 75 years of Foodland Super Market
Customers will find limited-edition Foodland 75th anniversary products, anniversary-only poke selections and special offerings in the company’s delis and bakeries.
Big Island company joins business incubator
Kohala Coast Urgent Care is among the 13 companies within the cohort.
East Meets West conference connects startups across the Pacific
The Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority is sponsoring the annual East Meets West conference, which will take place at Aloha Tower Marketplace in Honolulu on May 18 and 19.
New Hilo business offers e-bikes to rent, buy or go on a tour
Big Island Personal Tours’ employees interview their clients to help create a personalized experience before they arrive to the island.
