Business
New Bread Bakery Sets Grand Opening
Papa‘a Palaoa Bakery has stepped up its fresh-baked bread sales from farmers markets to a retail storefront sales celebrates its grand opening April 14-20.
Pacific Biodiesel Closes Maui Plant, Shifts to Kea`au
Biodiesel fuel services will continue throughout the state but cooking oil sent to Hilo will now be delivered without processing first on Maui.
Royal Hawaiian Orchards Posts Yearly Loss
The company expects its short-term losses will be offset as its branded products overcome production setbacks and initial development costs.
Biz Quickies: KAHU Radio Format Goes Online
Quick news and information about business on the Big Island.
Biz Quickies: Need Work? Free Kona Job Fair
A variety of news items about Big Island businesses and events.
Biz Quickies: No Sale At $26.5M, Estate Goes To Auction
An assortment of news briefs about Big Island 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.
