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The funds will be dispersed to nonprofits working to support on-the-ground recovery efforts and assist in long-term rebuilding plans.

The free 11-session program is designed for women entrepreneurs to hone financial management skills, develop marketing strategies, and network with business professionals.

Erhard Rohrmuller opened the Zen Garden in Pāhoa during the COVID-19 pandemic as a place to heal, and now offers an array of alternative and holistic healing services and five rooms on Airbnb.

Reyn Spooner, the apparel brand, is offering a special 20% off promotion for teachers and students to help them save on their back-to-school wardrobe.

The public is invited to attend the conference portion, “Regenerative Tourism: Innovations and Pathways for a Sustainable Future,” on Aug. 8 and 9.

Instead of your company, church, school or birthday girl or boy having to go to where the animals are, Hannah McKee and her family through their new business can bring them to you for any special occasion or event anywhere on the island.

A luxury resort on Kaua’i, 1 Hotel Hanalei Bay, is holding quarterly benefits to help community groups and local farmers.

Demolition of the former Uncle Billy’s Hilo Bay Hotel is just one step to transforming the “Hilo Walk of Fame.” What did Big Island Now readers think should be done to revitalize Banyan Drive?

Swan lives in North Kohala and heads the Waimea branch of WhiteSpace Architects, which is designing projects including the new $15 million, 24,000-square-foot Hāmākua-Kohala Health Rural Health, Wellness and Teaching Center.

The Hawaiʻi Medical Service Association has been providing access to high-quality, affordable healthcare for its members in Hawaiʻi since it was founded by social workers in 1938.

The University of Hawaiʻi System ranks No. 17 in the U.S. education industry on Forbes’ 2023 America’s Best Employers for Women list, highlighting the university’s commitment to an inclusive work environment.

Hawaiian Telcom marks its 140th year of service by committing $140,000 in digital equity grants to local nonprofits to expand broadband internet access across the state.

Atlanta-based fast-food chain Chick-fil-A is holding a webinar for potential franchise operators to learn more on Aug. 2

Louis Pauole, owner and chef of Miyo’s Restaurant & Izakaya Bar in Hilo is in the process of opening a new restaurant in Kona.

American Savings Bank’s “This is HOME” program provides affordable financing solutions for first-time home buyers, assisting hardworking kamaʻāina in buying a home in Hawaiʻi.

Ka‘iulani Sodaro and Race Randle have been appointed as the new Hawai‘i board chair and vice chair, respectively, for Trust for Public Land.

The American Red Cross of Hawaiʻi has new members to its board of directors and officers, with Maya Rogers named as the new board chair.

McDonald’s of Hawai’i launched its newest handheld dessert, the Cookies & Crème pie, which is available for a limited time.

As senior sales manager, Patlidzanov will oversee sales activities for both Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort on O‘ahu and Hilton Waikoloa Village on the Big Island.

The July/August publication of the food magazine named the Aloha Açaí Bowl, from Makani’s Magic Pineapple Shack, as one of America’s 50 best Over-the-Top treats