Business
Mass Transit Master Plan Meeting Rescheduled
The Mass Transit Agency is developing the County of Hawaii’s next generation Transit Master Plan, whose objective is to identify what needs to be done to develop a high-quality transit system that is safe, reliable, friendly and accessible for all users.
University of Hawaiʻi Appoints New Director
In his new role, Ai will be responsible for the management of intellectual property (IP) and UH-developed technology assets through his oversight of three inter-related offices.
Three-Day Book Sale at Hilo Public Library
Friends of the Library will host a book sale on Oct. 26, 27 and 28
Men Step in Heels for Annual ‘Walk a Mile’
In 2016, money raised through Walk a Mile helped SASS respond to 2,440 crisis calls from or on behalf of victims of sexual violence. The program opened 329 cases, provided 1,929 hours of therapy to 167 people, and performed 47 forensic medical exams.
Hawai‘i County Displays Portable Shelter in Kona
The dome is one of 10 that the O‘ahu congregation uses to house homeless families on its church property.Visitors in Kona are flocking to inspect the 20-feet diameter dome, which is furnished and even includes a beautiful Hawaiian rug donated by Indich Collection.
EPA Helps Communities Grow Local Food Economy, Spur Revitalization
The EPA released a new toolkit to help communities interested in using local foods to support downtown and neighborhood revitalization.
2017 Tax Workshop Schedule Announced
The Department of Taxation’s 2017 Tax Workshop in Kona and Hilo will be held on Oct. 26 and 27
JCCIH Launches Redesigned Website
The website has a clean, modern look, incorporating cultural elements such as bamboo and origami paper. The redesign aims to provide website visitors with a quality content experience and increase member access to Chamber information.
HIplan Competition Semi-finalists to Pitch Business Plans
Fifteen local entrepreneurs will pitch their business ideas on Saturday, Oct. 21, at NELHA.
Volunteers Needed for Kona Coffee Festival
he 47th Annual Kona Coffee Cultural Festival is looking for volunteers for their entire ten day festival and set up.
Free Workshop at UH Hilo: Dealing with Anger
The free workshop will be held on Friday, Oct. 20, from 5 to 7 p.m. at UH-Hilo.
Island Air Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection
Island Air will file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, but officials said ticketing and flights will continue as normal
Hawai‘i is Among Top 10 Least Tax-Friendly States
Kiplinger has just released its Tax Map and Hawai‘i is among the top ten least friendly tax states in the country.
King Kamehameha Hotel Welcomes Ululani’s Shaved Ice
Ululani’s features gluten-free ingredients made with pure cane sugar.
Over $1M in Federal Funding Available for Hawaiʻi Small Business Loans
TheRevolving Loan Fund will leverage private dollars to support Hawai‘i’s small businesses and communities to grow the state’s agricultural industry.
State Makes it Easier for Businesses to Hire Veterans
The Department of Labor and Industrial Relations announced that businesses applying for tax credits for hiring veterans and others can now do it online.
Kaiser Permanente Hawaii Medicare Earns Top Rating
Kaiser Permanente Hawaii earned the highest rating of five out of five stars for its 2017-18 Medicare program by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
Hawai‘i Island Students Learn Household Budgeting at HFSFCU Reality Fair
The Reality Fair simulated a scenario in which students had households of their own, including a career, a spouse (for some), a child and debt.
Job Readiness Workshop and Job Fair Set for Hilo
The Hawai‘i County Workforce Development Board invites job seekers to attend its fourth Annual Job Fair and Job Readiness Workshop.
Nominations Open for 2018 SBA Small Business Awards
The U.S. Small Business Administration has opened the nominations for their prestigious Small Business Awards for 2018.
