Business
Big Island hotels’ occupancy rate at 71% for November 2022
Hawai‘i hotels statewide reported stronger revenue per available room and average daily rate and occupancy rate in November 2022 compared to November 2021.
Free ‘Winning Edge Leadership for Women’ training on Jan. 13 in Hilo
Sylvia Dolena, an external business consultant with major corporations, will present a free training on Jan. 13, 2023, called “Winning Edge Leadership for Women.”
Pacific Media Group to expand on Kaua‘i with purchase of KFMN
Pacific Media Group, or PMG, has entered into an agreement to purchase KFMN on Kaua‘i. The purchase is pending Federal Communications Commission approval.
UH economic forecast: Global war on inflation will hinder Hawaiʻi growth
Rising interest rates, dwindling COVID-19 pandemic era savings and a coming U.S. downturn will cause a pause in growth next year for the state.
First Hawaiian appoints new Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer
First Hawaiian, Inc., the parent company of First Hawaiian Bank, has appointed James M. Moses as Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer of First Hawaiian, Inc. and First Hawaiian Bank, effective Jan. 3, 2023.
Alexander & Baldwin promotes Lance Parker to president
Lance Parker is a 28-year veteran of the commercial real estate industry.
What happens if Saddle Road is closed because of the Mauna Loa eruption?
The Daniel K. Inouye Highway, or Saddle Road, is quite possibly the most important roadway on the island.
Bananarama Bakery in Pāhoa to host anniversary, grand opening celebration
The celebration is Dec. 10-12 and will feature sales, discounts, giveaways and some surprises.
Mayor Roth’s message to tourists: ‘There is no better time to come to the Big Island’
This is the first time in 38 years that tourists and resident can witness simultaneous eruptions of Mauna Loa and Kīlauea.
‘Ohana Fuels donates $6,400 to Hawai‘i County Economic Opportunity Council
The Hawai‘i County Economic Opportunity Council was selected by ‘Ohana Fuels as its “Fuel up. Do good.” beneficiary for the months of July through September 2022.
Hoʻōla Farms in Hilo receives $750,000 USDA grant for veterans program
Hoʻōla Veteran Services — the nonprofit home of Hoʻōla Farms — has been awarded the 3-year USDA grant to support their “Groundwork to Grow: Agribusiness” pilot program.
Palani Road mural tells story of Kona’s famed love song about Kamehameha II
The mural and the song are reminders to the community to continue to love this place and to care for it as kūpuna before us have.
Jackie Rey’s and Salvation Army team up again to deliver Thanksgiving meals to elderly
Jackie Rey’s Ohana Grill in Kona, with help from volunteers and the Salvation Army Kona Corps, will deliver 500 to 600 meals to the elderly and shut-ins on Thanksgiving.
Kona shopkeepers excited for Black Friday and Small Business Saturday
After two years of in-person capacity restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Kona businesses are banking on the return of in-person customers for the biggest holiday shopping weekends of the year.
Body Glove Cruises welcomes Kona Explorer super-raft to its fleet
The Kona Explorer is outfitted with two Suzuki 350 engines to take it farther and faster than most boats without sacrificing the comforts of a bigger vessel.
Deadline Dec. 8 for Hawai’i County businesses to apply for federal loans due to drought
Economic injury assistance is available regardless of whether the applicant suffered any property damage.
Good Will Hawai‘i to celebrate grand opening of Kona Store’s relocation
Goodwill Hawai‘i will be hosting a grand opening celebration Saturday for its Kona Store and Donation Center new location in the Luhia Center.
Registration open for 2022 Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority Conference on Dec. 8 and 9
The Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority’s 2022 Conference will be guided by a commitment to Mālama Ku‘u Home (“Caring for My Beloved Home”).
Wonderberry’s Comics opens in Kona’s Lanihau Center
The 612-square-foot store specializes in an assortment of comic books, graphic novels and action figures.
Pacific Media Group and Hawai’i Visitors & Convention Bureau to launch Official Island Visitor Guidebooks
In 2023, Pacific Media Group will publish: Experience Maui, Molokaʻi and Lānaʻi; Experience Kauaʻi; Experience Oʻahu; and Experience the Island of Hawaiʻi.
