Business
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.
Savio Buys Waikoloa Land, Then Changes Mind
Hawaii developer Peter Savio bought a piece of Waikoloa Beach Resort and sold it to Kona developer Brian Anderson.
Save $$ On Energy, Switch To LED Bulbs
LED lighting could be your low-cost alternative to a full-blown solar energy system.
Biz Quickies: SolarCity Expands On Big Isle
National solar energy systems installer commits to Big Island despite downward turn in market.
UPDATE: Hilo Lanes Closing Leaves Bowlers Without Lanes
The Hilo Lanes, established in 1960, announced last week that it was closing its doors, leaving East Hawaii keglers without a place to bowl.
Hilo Hawaiian Gets New Logo, Renovations
The new logo incorporates elements of the culture that have shaped the hotel since 1973.
Hawaii Nui, Mehana Back Brewing Beer
Hawaii Nui and Mehana Brewery in Hilo is now making beer and aiming to double its distribution in Hawaii by the end of the year.
Burger King, KFC Selling Leis for MDA in May
Funds raised will help send kids with neuromuscular problems to Camp Erdman this summer.
Big Island Rubbish: Enough To Go Around?
A private developer’s plan for a waste-to-energy plant in West Hawaii could impact Hawaii County’s plan for waste reduction in Hilo.
Record-High Work Force Seen in Hawaii
Unemployment fell statewide and in each county in Hawaii in March while the work force rose to an unprecedented number.
Hawaii Life Real Estate Expands to Hilo
Hawaii Life’s agents are featured on cable network HGTV selling property in Hawaii to their clients.
