Business
KVBID Seeks Board Members
Eligible candidates are currently being sought by the Kailua Village Business Improvement District to serve as members of the 17-member Board of Directors.
Meadow Gold Earns Incentive Check from Hawai’i Energy
Meadow Gold Dairies received $41,493 from Hawai’i Energy as an incentive for purchasing a more energy efficient plant compressor.
Chevron Donates $36K to Big Island Schools
Over $350,000 was generated by Chevron U.S.A. Inc.’s 2015 Fuel Your School program, with $36,625 going to schools on the Big Island.
Kaiser Awards Community Benefit Grants to Six Nonprofits
The organizations were provided the funds by Kaiser Permanente to be used to implement health and wellness initiatives state-wide.
Hilo Fuel Averages Steadily Decline, Kona Follows
Fuel averages in Hilo are seeing steady slips this week, while Kona fuel saw nice drops, compared to last week’s averages.
PKP, Keiki O Ka ‘Āina Team Up to Support Local Families
During the month of November, 15 Prince Kuhio Plaza merchants collectively gathered over 140 items for nearly 40 families. On Dec. 5 the items were presented to Keiko O Ka ‘Āina, during Laulima Giving Day.
NELHA Businesses’ Sales and Exports ‘Surging’
Businesses part of the Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawai’i, a state agency part of the state Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism, are seeing increases in product sales, according to officals.
AIA Names 2016 Board of Directors
Shaun Roth, AIA of Roth Kimura, LLP, remains on the board as the Hawai’i Island section director.
Settlement Allows Claims on RadioShack Gift Cards
A recent settlement will allow for individuals with RadioShack gift cards that have a remaining balance to sumbit a claim for cash reimbursement.
Hawai’i Ranks Among Least Vulnerable to Identity Theft, Fraud
The study ranks Hawai’i among the states in the nation least vulnerable to identity theft and fraud.
Big Island Now Partners for Sunrun V.I.P. Giveaway to Billabong Pipe Masters
Big Island Now and Maui Now, in partnership with Rising Solar and Sunrun, are offering a lucky reader the chance to attend the 2015 Billabong Pipe Masters.
Hawai’i Among States Combating Unsupported Mortgage Fees
An agreement was made in late November that would promote awareness on the practice of charging unsupported and improperly disclosed fees to borrowers.
Fuel Prices Continue to Inch Lower
Fuel prices close out the month of November with continued drops in average fuel prices.
Visitor Arrivals Continue to Break Records
During the month of October, a total of 652,616 tourists stepped foot in Hawai’i, a 4.8 percent increase.
Mokulele Offers $25 Flights
Mokulele Airlines is offering $25 flight fares in celebration of Cyber Monday and four years of operation.
HCF Names New Leadership Under Restructuring
Hawai’i Community foundation recently announced that it plans to restructure the organization of the foundation to service the community in the future.
OUTSIDE: Hawai’i Forest & Trail One of the Best Places to Work
Hawai’i Forest & Trail ranked as one of the best places to work in OUTSIDE magazine’s “Best Places to Work 2015.”
Modest November Gas Price Drops Sweep the Isle
Fuel prices continue their steady drip with monthly modest drops.
FHB Hosts Record-Setting ‘Kokua Mai’ Giving Campaign
Several Big Island charities were among the recipients of First Hawaiian Bank’s employees and retirees’ annual Kokua Mai employee giving campaign.
Six Hawai’i Starwood Properties Impacted by Data Breach
Fifty-four Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. locations have been impacted by a malware intrusion at point of sale systems in North America.
