Business
Hilo Walmart to Hire 70 Positions for Remodel
Work is anticipated to begin in June and will run through mid-October.
Hawai’i Energy Names New Executive Director
The appointment comes as Ray Starling, who has held the executive director position for the past seven years, retires.
DBEDT Appreciative Of Legislative Efforts
State lawmakers approved funding for a range of critical programs that are designed to help in growing and diversifying Hawai’i’s economy.
Analysis: Hawai’i Ranked Among the Worst States for Nurses
The best state to practice nursing, according to the study, is Washington.
Entrepreneurs Invited to Participate in $25K Business Plan Competition
Dr. Jim Wyban and Kelly Moran, President and Founder of Hilo Brokers, have collectively decided to co-chair the upcoming “Best Big Island Business Plan” competition.
Hawaiian Airlines Seeks to Fast Track Tokyo to Kona, Honolulu Route
In a filed motion, Hawaiian pledged to initiate service to Honolulu four times a week once the amendment takes effect, along with service from Haneda to Kona three times a week.
Hawai’i Forest and Trail Founders Awarded SBA Honor
The pair was presented the award at the Hawai’i Island Chamber of Commerce SBA Awards Luncheon and General Membership Meeting.
Former Hope Services Director Named Boys & Girls Club CEO
After five years as Chief Executive Officer of the Boys & Girls Club of the Big Island, Zavi Brees-Saunders will be stepping down from the role.
Big Island Dermatologist Offers Free Cancer Screening
For the past five years, the offices of Dr. Scheel, located in Kailua-Kona and Waimea, have offered screenings to help combat against cancer.
SBA Honors Kealakekua Ranch, ChoiceMART
The 2016 Small Business Association State of Hawai’i Family-Owned Business of the Year award recently went to the 135-year-old Kealakekua Ranch/ChoiceMART.
Big Island Students Among 42 Citizen-Scholar Awardees
The Hawai‘i Lodging & Tourism Association recently recognized 42 seniors from public high schools across the state with $1,000 scholarships in its 12th year of Citizen-Scholar Awards.
Mokulele Airlines Offers Discounted Teacher Airfare
Teachers can book flights for travel through June 25 and receive 25 percent off at all nine airports Mokulele serves throughout the state.
HFS FCU Merges with North Hawai’i Community FCU
The acquisition of North Hawai’i Community FCU in Honoka’a marks the seventh HFS location on the Big Island.
PHOTOS: NHCH Therapy Dogs Honored
The furry hospital friends are members of NHCH’s canine corps, providing comfort to the hospital’s patients.
Free Shredding in Kona Offered as Part of ‘Shred Fest 2016’
From 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., the public can visit the Big Island Record and Destruction Center, located on Hui Koa Drive in Kailua-Kona, to receive free shredding of personal financial documents and other sensitive records.
NPS Reports 2015 HVNP Economic Impact
The spending reportedly supported 1,834 Big Island jobs and had a $189,391,100 cumulative benefit to the local community.
State Recovers Over $400K in Settlement for Unpaid Rebates
Attorney General Doug Chin said the settlement will provide Hawai’i with $420,337.77 in the settlement out of a total of $784.6 million.
Malama Market Pahoa Sets Eyes on New Location in 2018
Malama Market will be the anchor tenant of the new Puna Kai shopping center, located just down the road from Pahoa MarketPlace on Kea’au-Pahoa Road.
HLTA’s HYPE to ‘Hype’ the Millennial Work Force
With focus on the millennial generation, HYPE, Hospitality’s Young Professionals & Entrepreneurs, was created by HLTA President and Chief Executive Officer Mufi Hannemann.
Gas Prices Increase in Both Hilo and Kona
Regular fuel averaged $2.67 in Hilo on Monday, while Kailua-Kona’s average for regular fuel was $2.89.
