Business
Kona, Ka`u Coffees Shine In Cupping Competition
The HCA presented awards to the highest scoring coffees from each of the eight growing districts from across the state.
Mauna Kea Gains Healthy Destination Status
The accreditation process is designed to help hotels measure and improve its health-related initiatives, amenities, facilities and personnel.
Cruise Ships Bring Fewer Visitors To Hawaii
The visitors who came to the Big Island stayed longer, however, increasing average visitor expenditures.
Hawaii Island Retreat Gets Green Business Award
The Hawaii Island Retreat in Hawi earned the state’s highest rating in the Eco-Travel category.
Biz Quickies: Manta Ray Learning Center Opens
“Keauhou Bay is our front yard and their home, and perhaps the best place on the planet to swim with the mantas,” said Matthew Grauso, the resort’s general manager.
Offshore Kona Fish Farm Seeks OK To Expand
Blue Ocean Mariculture LLC grows sashimi-grade Hawaiian Kampachi.
Business-Favored Law Over State Land Leases Signed in Hilo
One of five bills signed into law by the governor in Hilo Tuesday establishes new procedures for disputes over rents paid for leases by farmers and businesses.
Fireplace & Home Center Sold After 35 Years
After 35 years in business, Fireplace & Home Center founder Jeffrey Mermel sold the business to a couple from Alaska and retired .
Blizzard Named To Mauna Kea Golf Sales Post
Wallene Blizzard is responsible for acquiring new members for Mauna Kea and Hapuna golf courses as well as coordinating golf events, member outings and charity tournaments.
Workshop Teaches The Business Of Art
Internationally known Big Island artist Ira Ono will present the fundamentals of business and being successful with your art.
Kaiser Opening New Kona Medical Campus
The new $50 million facility will offer a wide array of medical care services.
Workshop on Over-the-Phone Customer Service
The one-day class being offered by the University of Hawai`i at Hilo’s College of Continuing Education and Community Service will be held July 18 in Kona.
Chamber Hosts Tadia Rice, Business Expo
Tadia Rice, a management consult and organizational dynamics expert, will speak to the chamber about gaining a competitive advantage through intercultural relationships.
Hilo Coffee Mill Goes Up For Sale
Katherine Patton and Jeannette Baysa started the business in 2001 and are ready to retire.
Kona Fish Farm Gets State Grant
Kampachi Farms, a marine aquafarm at the Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii in Kona, received a state high-tech development grant.
Big Isle Businesses Earn Manufacturing Awards
Big Island Bees and Big Island Abalone were recognized in the first ever Taste Awards sponsored by the Hawaii Manufacturers Association.
4-H Livestock Show And Sale Starts Friday
4-H believes supporting young people in agriculture contributes toward sustainability.
Hilo College to Offer Accelerated, Online Business Training
The 8-week courses provide certificates that can also be applied to associate degrees if the student decides to pursue a two-year degree.
Waterfalling Estates Falls Short At Auction
The luxurious 9-acre property was listed for $26.5 million before getting $5.75 million at an auction in March.
State OKs Reduced HMSA Rate Hike
HMSA group plans’ health care costs have gone up an average 6.65% a year since 2007.
