Business
Hawaii Island Business Plan Competition to Hold 2017 Launch Event
The 2017 Hawaii Island Business Plan Competition, launch event will be held on Thursday, July 20, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in UCB127 at UH at Hilo.
KKCC Presents Pūalu ‘Working Together’ Awards
The Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce honored seven businesses, individuals and nonprofits with Pūalu Awards at a recent annual luncheon.
Arts Chat & Board Meeting at Donkey Mill Art Center
The State Foundation on Culture and the Arts will lead an Arts Chat and Strategic Planning Listening Session open to the public at Donkey Mill Art Center on July 19.
67th JCCIH Installation Draws Leaders from Hawai‘i, Japan
The Japanese Chamber of Commerce & Industry of Hawai‘i welcomed state and Japanese leaders of government and commerce at its 67th installation in June.
UH Hilo Chancellor Moves to UH System Position
UH at Hilo Chancellor Don Straney will move to a UH Systemwide leadership role as vice president of academic planning and policy effective Aug. 1.
Hospice of Kona Royal Tea Fundraiser Tickets Available
The ninth annual Hospice of Kona Royal Tea Party will be held on Sunday, Aug. 13 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Four Seasons Hualalai Resort.
HELCO Extends $10K Rebate for New Nissan LEAF
Nissan North America’s $10,000 rebate offer on the all-electric 2017 LEAF sedan has been extended through Sept. 30 for Hawaiʻi Electric Light Company customers.
Gov. Ige Reappoints Three Land Use Commissioners
The three are considered holdover commissioners and their re-appointments are subject to Senate confirmation.
Record Number of Medical Students Will Attend 5-Month Training
Thirty-nine JABSOM medical students will attend this year’s longitudinal clerkship program.
New Book Offers Simple Advice for ‘Getting Affairs in Order’
“A Guide to Getting Affairs in Order” helps people prepare paperwork and make their final wishes known.
County Wins Financial Reporting Award for 29th Year in Row
The County of Hawai‘i first received the award in 1988 and has won it every year since.
AARP Accepting Applications for Community Challenge Grants
The deadline to apply is July 15, 2017, and projects must be completed by November 1, 2017.
DaKineQ BBQ, Burgers & Tacos Set Roll in Fall
DaKineQ will bring the tastes of Texas to two new locations in the Kona, Kohala and Kamuela areas of the Big Island this fall.
Christmas in July in Kona: Art, Gift, Jewelry & Craft Fair
The 25th annual Joann “GOOSE” Williams Christmas in July Art, Gift, Jewelry and Craft Fair will be held at the King Kamehameha Kona Beach Hotel on July 15.
Habitat for Humanity’s Blitz Build Offers Giveaway Series
Each week leading up to the Blitz Build, individuals signing up to be a volunteer will be entered into a drawing to win a prize from the organization.
Local Health Centers Receive $4 Million
Bay Clinic on Hawai‘i Island will receive $1,006,129 of that money.
North Hawai‘i Community Hospital to Host Forum
Hospital officials will provide an update on services and facilities, including ER expansion plans, and discuss physician recruitment and new technology.
Members Sought for National Boating Safety Advisory Council
The U.S. Coast Guard is seeking applications for membership on the National Boating Safety Advisory Council.
West Hawai‘i Transmission Line Upgrades Completed
Hawai‘i Electric Light Company has completed the final phase of transmission line upgrades along Highway 190 in West Hawai‘i.
HFS Federal Credit Union Raises over $26,000 for Hospice
HFS Federal Credit Union members and staff have raised over $26,000 for Big Island hospice centers.
