Business

Toastmasters District 49 announces its upcoming conference, “People. Passion. Purpose.” — an event that promises to inspire attendees with informative keynote speakers and educational recognitions.

The University of Hawaiʻi’s Shidler College of Business’ School of Travel Industry Management raised more than $420,000 during its 21st annual Celebrate a Legacy in Tourism gala; these funds will support future business leaders in the travel industry.

CVS Health has completed the installation of time delay safes in more than 9,000 of its pharmacy locations, including all 61 Longs Drugs stores in Hawaiʻi.

Walmart and Sam’s Club launched their 10th annual “Fight Hunger. Spark Change.” campaign to help end food insecurity in Hawaiʻi and across the country.

Following an override of Mayor Mitch Roth’s veto, Bill 194 is now a Hawai‘i County ordinance that brings requests for time extensions for zoning changes to come back to the County Council.

In honor of Earth Day, Central Pacific Bank has published its 2022 Environmental, Social and Governance report, highlighting the company’s ongoing dedication to sustainability and environmental stewardship.

A professional Home Watch company conducts scheduled visits and is not a house-sitting or live-in service.

Hilton Waikōloa Village is looking to fill various culinary positions and is offering on-site interviews every Monday throughout April.

The Central Pacific Bank Foundation is accepting applications for the “WE by Rising Tide” program, which helps women entrepreneurs shape their future and achieve success in the business community.

In addition to more standard offerings, Island Hopper Taproom has sours, goses, Belgian strong ales, fruit beers and gluten-free beers on draft.

Elemental Excelerator, a climate tech investor, has invested in more than 150 portfolio companies to date.

Pacific 19 Kona, a newly renovated boutique hotel, is offering a special discount package to celebrate its grand opening.

Proposals for the Food Hub Pilot Program now are being accepted for grants between $50,000 and $250,000.

Hawaiʻi Gas is seeking proposals from local and national suppliers who can provide up to 65,000 therms of renewable natural gas or up to 2,300 kg per day of renewable hydrogen.

Jay H. Shidler, an alumnus of the Shidler College of Business at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, has made a remarkable $5 million cash donation to the college. His total giving now amounts to $238 million, making him the largest individual donor in the university’s history.

Hawaiʻi State Deputy Attorney General Rodney Kimura was awarded the 2023 Distinguished Service Award from the National Association of Attorney General Antitrust Task Force.

Hawaiian Telcom has unveiled its plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 40% within seven years.

April Nelson, a mortgage loan originator based in Kona, has been recognized by Homebridge Financial Services in Hawai‘i as one of its top producers for March.

The full-day update is an opportunity to learn about the latest news, insights and activities related to tourism in Hawaiʻi.

Central Pacific Bank’s Alan Pak is based in Kailua-Kona and recently won the Lending Officer of the Year Gold Award for West Hawaiʻi from the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Hawaiʻi Pacific-Islands District Office.