Business
Blue Hawaiian Names New President
Blue Hawaiian Helicopters, whose parent company is considered a global leader in medical air transportation, has named a new president.
Blue Zones Project Names New VP
The Blue Zones Project, a Healthways, Inc. and Hawai’i Medical Service Association initiative, has named Heidi Kim as its new Vice President.
Big Island’s Epic ‘Waterfalling Estate’ Reduced to $8.2 Million
Striking Hawai`i waterfall estate featuring incredible design and amenities is being offered for a “bargain.”
Kaiser Welcomes New Big Island Physician
Kaiser Permanente’s Kona Medical Office has received a new physician, Dr. Wynette Amazona.
Hawai’i Unemployment Holds at 4.1 Percent
The State of Hawai`i Department of Labor and Industrial Relations has released statewide unemployment numbers for the month of March.
Grants and Loans Offered for Renewable Energy and Upgrades
USDA offering $280 million in federal grant money towards renewable energy projects or energy efficiency upgrades for small businesses and farmers.
Hawai’i Ranked as 10th Eco-Friendliest State
A recent WalletHub study ranks Hawai’i at the 10th eco-friendleist state in the nation.
Sea Shepherd Gains Support from Intoya
Sea Shepherd conservation efforts have been helped by Hawai’i-based waterproof action camera manufacturer Intoya.
Aloha Kona Urgent Care Now Open
Aloha Kona Urgent Care has opened at the Pottery Terrance in Kailua-Kona.
Hawaiian Airlines Top-Ranked for Timeliness
Airline quality report ranks Hawaiian Airlines as top carrier in timeliness for two consecutive years.
PKP Plans Multi-Million Dollar Renovation
Prince Kuhio Plaza is getting a multi-million dollar facelift that is scheduled to be completed by the 2015 holiday season.
Mauna Kea Resort Appoints VP of Operations
Mauna Kea Resort has announced Craig Anderson as its vice president of operations.
CVS/Longs Drugs Taking Over Mina Pharmacies
Mina Pharmacy locations in Hilo and Kona will be acquired by Longs Drugs effective April 13.
National SBA Recognition for Sen. Ruderman
Small Business Person of the Year winners have been announced by Administrator Maria Contreras-Sweet, head of the United States Small Business Administration.
Sen. Ruderman Named ‘Small Business Person of the Year’
Senator Russell Ruderman was named State of Hawai’i Small Business Person of the year by the U.S. Small Business Administration Hawai’i District Office.
Isemoto Named Outstanding Union Builder of the Year
Leslie Isemoto, president and chief operating officer of Isemoto Contracting Company, has been named the 2015 Outstanding Union Builder of the Year.
McDonalds Hawai’i Donates to HS Robotics Programs
McDonalds Hawai’i donated $46,000 to robotics teams at the 2015 FIRST Hawai’i Robotic Regional Competition.
NextEra, HEI Merger Approved by FERC
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has approved the merger of NextEra Energy and Hawaiian Electric Industries.
Hawai’i Ranked in Tax Help Analysis
Hawai’i was ranked eleventh in the country when it comes to overall finding tax help.
February Unemployment Rate Remains Steady
A steady unemployment rate, compared to last February, has been reported by the Hawai’i State Department of Labor & Industrial Relations.
