Business
Business Monday: Climb to new heights at Kona Cliffs
The bouldering gym opened in the Kona Brewery Block on Aug. 1.
Business Monday: Gam3Escape in Hilo on the Big Island building community through gaming
Gam3Escape is your gateway to adventure and, as its name suggests with the “3” mirroring the “E,” an escape from the stresses of everyday life.
Business Monday: Fall in love with treasures found at Hilo’s Knickknackery Antiques and Collectibles Hawaiiana
A Hilo antique shop survived during the pandemic thanks to loyal customers. Now they’re celebrating in their new location at 84 Kapiolani St.
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park visitors contribute $149 million to Big Island economy in 2022
Spending by the 1.6 million visitors to the park last year supported 1,500 jobs in the area and $195 million in economic output in local gateway economies surrounding the park.
Blackstone giving $1.5 million to support employees, residents impacted by Maui wildfires
Employees and residents of Blackstone’s Maui properties will receive $3,000 assistance payments, while $500,000 will be donated to Hawai‘i Community Foundation’s Maui Strong Fund and the Maui Food Bank.
Business Monday: Founders of Island Jerky Crunchy Munchies bring flavor, love to every bag
Starting as a side hustle seven years ago, the Tsukamotos have turned their homemade beef jerky into a thriving business.
Cyclists for Lāhainā: 3 Big Island bike shops roll out two initiatives in support of Maui community destroyed by wildfire
The bike shops owned by Grant Miller are sponsoring the Bikes For Lāhainā bike collection drive and the Aug. 20 Ride For Lāhainā in Kona.
Kaiser Permanente, Hawaiʻi Health Systems reach new contract agreement
During the next 60 days, the two health care providers will focus on finalizing the remaining details of the agreement.
Aloha Petroleum, parent companies donate $100K to support Maui wildfire relief and recovery efforts
The Hawai‘i gasoline marketer and convenience store operator also launched an in-store fundraising initiative at its Aloha Island Mart locations on the Big Island, Kaua‘i, O‘ahu and Maui.
Made in Hawai‘i Festival to donate of proceeds to Maui wildfire relief effort
The three-day Made in Hawai‘i Festival is planned for this weekend, Aug. 18-20, at the Hawai‘i Convention Center in Exhibition Halls I and II.
Hawai‘i’s Finest raises $250K for Lāhainā wildfire relief, also hosting benefit concert in Honolulu
The renowned Native Hawaiian-owned brand from Molokai hopes to raise an additional $300,000 to help with wildfire relief efforts on Maui through the Kōkua Maui fundraiser concert Aug. 18 in Honolulu.
Genki Sushi rallies to aid those affected by devastating Maui wildfires
Genki Sushi is donating $50,000 to the Hawai’i Community Foundation’s Maui Strong Fund. It also will be donating every month for the rest of the year to support the wildfire relief and recovery efforts.
Hawaiʻi State Federal Credit Union offers emergency assistance, launches Maui wildfire relief fundraiser
The Hawaiʻi State Federal Credit Union Emergency Financial Assistance Program offers loan deferrals, low-rate personal loans and fee waivers for those impacted by Mauiʻs wildfires.
United Public Workers launches wildfire relief effort to support Maui families
United Public Workers AFSCME, Local 646, AFL-CIO has launched a Wildfire Relief Effort to gather essential supplies for Maui families impacted by wildfires.
White Gloves Moving Co. in Kona accepting donations for Maui relief efforts following wildfires
The Big Island logistics firm is accepting supplies and donations Thursday morning to be taken to Maui to help with recovery efforts.
American Savings Bank pledges $100K to wildfire relief efforts on Big Island, Maui
The funds will be dispersed to nonprofits working to support on-the-ground recovery efforts and assist in long-term rebuilding plans.
Central Pacific Bank Foundation welcomes new class of WE by Rising Tide women entrepreneurs
The free 11-session program is designed for women entrepreneurs to hone financial management skills, develop marketing strategies, and network with business professionals.
Business Monday: Zen Garden opens in Pāhoa during pandemic with retreat center, treehouse, rooms
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 offers back-to-school exclusive promotion for teachers, students
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.
Regenerative Tourism Conference takes place Aug. 8 & 9 in Honolulu
The public is invited to attend the conference portion, “Regenerative Tourism: Innovations and Pathways for a Sustainable Future,” on Aug. 8 and 9.
