Business
BIISC: Imported Christmas Trees May Contain Invasive Pests
Christmas trees imported from the mainland could harbor Hawaiʻi’s next invasive pest, according to the Big Island Invasive Species Council (BIISC).
Hawai‘i’s Hyperbaric Treatment Center to Remain Closed Through February
The Hyperbaric Treatment Center will reopen as soon as a sufficient number of local physicians have been trained and placed on contract.
‘Fashion for the Fight’ Show at Kings’ Shops
The Kings’ Shops in Waikoloa will present a fashion show featuring cancer survivors and caregivers from North Hawai‘i Community Hospital’s Cancer Center.
WalletHub Report: Best Black Friday Shopping Tips
WalletHub released recent holiday studies and reports, where you can find the best Black Friday deals.
Health Insurance Subsidies Available for Small Businesses
The Hawaiʻi DLIR received $428,864 in federal funds to help augment the Prepaid Health Care Premium Supplementation Trust Fund.
Report Highlights Total Value of Air Cargo
A report analyzing the recent and future trends in the air cargo industry was recently released by the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism.
Hawaiian Airlines Flights Help Measure Climate Change
The research project gives scientists real-time access to pollution levels in areas where air quality samples have been difficult to collect—until now.
HTA Appoints New Director of Tourism Research
Jennifer Chun has been appointed as the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority agency’s director of tourism research, starting Friday, Dec. 1, 2017.
Hawaiian Business Development Empowerment Workshop
A Hawaiian Business Development Empowerment Workshop is being presented by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs.
Christmas Gift Drive for West Hawaiʻi Kids
A Christmas gift drive for Friends of the Children of West Hawaiʻi is happening now through Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017.
Consumers Holding Island Air Tickets Should Seek Refunds Immediately
Hawaiʻi consumers who purchased unused Island Air travel tickets by credit or debit card are urged to contact their credit or debit card providers to seek refunds
Sunshine Pediatric Clinic Wins $25,000 in HIplan Competition
Sunshine Pediatric Clinic in Hilo has won $25,000 for its business plan in the 2017 HIplan competition.
Hawai‘i Unemployment Rate Hits Record Low in October
At 2.2 percent, unemployment rates in October are the lowest since 1976.
Report: Honolulu Ranks No. 1 in Nation for Cheap Home Insurance
Homeowners in Honolulu pay 75 percent less.
Plan Now to Earn a Credit on 2017 Tax Return
To earn a credit on their 2017 tax return as the Internal Revenue Service reminds low and moderate-income workers, plan now.
Hawai‘i Island Real Estate Expert Accepted Into Forbes Council
Eileen Lacerte, owner of Hawaii Beach and Golf Properties, has been accepted into the Forbes Real Estate Council.
Specialty Farmer Business Training Workshop, Dec. 1
The workshop is part of the ongoing ‘Āina Mauna Christmas Tree Demonstration Project.
Hawaiian Airlines CEO to Retire
Hawaiian Airlines President and CEO Mark Dunkerley will retire on March 1, 2018.
Hawaiian Airlines Daily Kona-LA Service to Launch March 2018
Daily service between Kona and Los Angeles launches March 11, 2018, with wide-body aircraft before converting to the A321neo in the summer.
