Business
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.
Hawaiian Airlines Names New VP of Customer Service
In his role, Helfrick will be responsible for airport operations, which include passenger, ramp, and contract services businesses across Hawaiian’s network.
NHCH Seeks North Hawai’i HEPA Scholarship Applicants
Those interested in applying can obtain a scholarship application on the NHCH website. Applications and their associated forms should be postmarked by May 6.
Dods Named to Hu Honua Advisory Board Role
Duane Kurisu and Dennis Teranishi were named advisory board members earlier this month, while John Komeiji is serving on the board of directors, a role also named earlier in April.
HHSC East Hawai’i Regional Board to Host Annual Forum
The meeting, held at HMC’s Learning Center, will be open to the public.
Pacific Biodiesel Plant Receives SBA Certification
The company is the only commercial biofuel producer in Hawai’i and the certification has made it the only biodiesel operation of its kind to receive certification in the United States.
Hawaiian Airlines Applies for Expanded Service in Japan
The application was flied Thursday with the United States Department of Transportation.
Auto Body Hawai’i, Girl Scouts Hawai’i Team Up to Teach Vehicle Safety and Care
Auto Body Hawai’i teamed up with Girl Scouts of Hawai’i for the workshop, where girls learned from the company’s General Manager, Dale Matsumoto.
Hawaiian Airlines Earth Day Flight to Demonstrate Green Practices
The practices have been outlined by the Asia and Pacific Initiative to Reduce Emissions (ASPIRE) group, which is made up of aviation leaders who seek to advance environmental stewardship in the industry.
Fuel Prices on the Big Island Fluctuate This Week
The average cost for regular fuel in Hilo on Tuesday was $2.64, while regular fuel in Kailua-Kona averaged $2.87.
