Business
Biz Quickies: Burger King To Reopen in Kailua
In this issue: Median home prices top $300,000; new brewmaster at Kona Brewing; and the Kalani Retreat Center awarded.
AAA Announces Hotel, Dining Diamond Awards
A Big Island hotel gets the prestigious Five Diamonds, AAA’s highest award, while a couple of restaurants on the Big Island pick up Four Diamonds.
Malama Honua Fund Gives To Sustain The Aina
Local non-profits, schools and other organizations that embody Aloha Grown’s philosophy may be awarded $500 to continue their work.
National Park Adds Jobs To Volcano Area
Government report says 1.5 million visitors spent $111 million in the Volcano area in 2012, mostly on food and lodging.
Free Golf For Guests At New Hilo Naniloa
The Hilo Naniloa Hotel is offering a free round of golf including clubs for guests through Dec. 14.
Biz Quickies: IHOP Serving Up Free Pancakes
Also, Hamakua Mushrooms new on Sam Choy’s Poke Fest menu, county grants available, visitor numbers stay mixed, and Burger King’s attempt at Lent.
Plant Your Own Koa Tree On Legacy Forest Tour
A new eco-tour package allows guests to plant and dedicate their very own Koa Legacy Tree, Hawaii’s most famous indigenous hardwood.
HPU Plans Big Island Feed Lab
The Big Island could host a new research facility that could help the island’s food sustainability and self-sufficiency.
Biz Quickies: Big Isle Auto Sales Rebound Highest in State
Brief news items about Big Island business. This week’s mentions: Big Island Air, KK Entertainment, Big Island Chocolate Festival, Hualala Academy.
Biz Quickies: Storing Energy, Watching Whales, Filling Rooms
The county and state will be exploring the growing business of energy storage at the Big Island’s Hawaii Ocean Science and Technology park.
Bill Mandates Electric Charging Stations in Parking Lots
The bill would require at least one electric car charging station in parking lots with 100 or more stalls.
County Leaders to Address Kona-Kohala Chamber
Business people and the community will have an opportunity to meet Mayor Bill Kenoi and members of his cabinet in an informal luncheon setting.
Biz Quickies: Cigarettes, Dogs On A Stick, Liens, Bankruptcies
In this edition: CVS quits tobacco sales, isle home prices climb, Hot Dog on a Stick bankruptcy, HFS Federal Credit Union launches its 2014 scholarships, and more.
Biz Quickies: Cool Pahoa, Hilo Lanes Grill, Kona Surf Fest
Business news briefs from around the Big Island, with mentions of: Kona Surf Film Fest, Hilo Lanes Grill up for lease, vote for Pahoa, accommodation statistics, and more.
Kalapana Village Cafe Closed, Kaimu Store Expanding
The Kalapana Village Cafe closed on Jan. 18, making way for expansion of the Kaimu Corner Store.
New Unemployment Claims Fall On Big Island
The Big Island is bucking the statewide trend on filing new claims.
Biz Quickies: HMSA, KTA, BOH, PISCES
HMSA is building a new two-story administration building and call center in Keaau, while KTA Super Stores will match donations to bring Hawaii Public Radio to East Hawaii.
Biz Quickies: Suisan, Donkey Balls, Geocaching
Mentioned in this week’s column: Geocaching Kailua, Hale Moana B&B, Pau Hana business meetings, food distribution company Suisan.
Housing Prices Moving Up On The Big Island
The median price of homes on the Big Island is rising along with the number of sales in many districts.
