Business
$25,000 HIplan Business Plan Competition Deadline Sept. 10
The purpose of the competition is to stimulate the development of an entrepreneurial ecosystem on Hawai‘i Island.
American Girl Issues World War II-Era Hawaiian Doll
American Girl’s newest BeForever character, Nanea Mitchell, a Hawaiian girl growing up on the island of O‘ahu in 1941, became available on Monday, Aug. 21.
PUC Approves First Hawaiʻi Electric Light Rate Increase in 6 Years
The Hawai‘i PUC has issued an interim decision approving Hawai‘i Electric Light Company’s first base-rate increase in more than six years.
Average Gas Prices in Hawai‘i Hold Steady
Average gas prices in Hilo have increased while statewide averages remain the same.
SBDC Hosting ‘5 Steps to Increasing Customer Loyalty’ Workshop
The workshop will be presented by Alex Mitchell, a highly successful business consultant for more than 20 years.
Mauna Lani Resort Names Rodney Ito as Managing Director
Ito was promoted from his position as general manager of the hotel, spa and sports & fitness club.
Hawaiian Airlines Offering Premium Flights Between Honolulu, Sapporo
Flights between Honolulu and Sapporo aboard the airline’s new Airbus 330 will begin in February 2018.
Carlsmith Ball Lawyers Recognized
Carlsmith Ball attorney Kathy Garson from Hilo has been elected to partner, effective July 1, 2017. She was elected along with her colleagues Melissa Lambert, Kenji Price and David Ross.
Hawai‘i Unemployment Holds Steady at 2.7% in July
The seasonally adjusted rate is a marginal decrease from June 2017.
UH Foundation and Partners Raise $78 Million in FY2017
The funds will benefit students, faculty, research and programs at UH campuses statewide.
Study: Hawai‘i No. 2 in the Nation for Cost-burdened Renters
The study revealed that 57.4 percent of renters are cost-burdened in Hawai‘i.
Twylla Baptiste Joins Ku‘ikahi Mediation Board
Twylla Baptiste was elected to the board of directors of Ku‘ikahi Mediation Center, east Hawai‘i’s only nonprofit community mediation center.
Program Seeks Aspiring Big Island Farmers
The Kohala Center will once again serve as the host site for the second Hawai‘i Island cohort of the state’s largest farmer training program.
New Hawai‘i Data Book Released
The Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT) today released the 2016 edition of the State of Hawaii Data Book.
Hospital Offers Free Nutrition Education
North Hawai‘i Community Hospital’s clinical dietitian is available to speak on topics such as healthy eating on a limited budget, cancer nutrition, healthy snacks and more.
AARP Holding Workshop on Retirement Planning
Free workshop will discuss how to maximize social security benefits and medicare.
Island Air Sponsors Miss Hawai‘i Pageants
Island Air has been named the Official Airline Sponsor of the 2018 Miss Hawai‘i USA® and Miss Hawai‘i Teen USA® pageants.
Island Air Names Christopher Gossert VP of Finance
Gossert will oversee all finance functions of the airline.
Aloha Green Approved to Begin Selling Medical Cannabis
DOH issued a formal notice to the O‘ahu dispensary after it passed final inspections.
Hilo Hattie Announces New Store in Kona
Local retailer to open store at Kona Inn Shopping Village in early September.
