Business
Biz Quickies: Kona Brewing, NELHA, Mango Court, Hawi
A new fine artisan food restaurant, new execs at NELHA, and visitor recognition for Hawaii and Hawi top this week’s Quickies.
New Brewery Owner Awaiting Permit, Will Retool
Hawaii Nui and Mehana Brewery’s new owner expects to resume production in March.
Biz Quickies: Hilo Paint Job, Starbucks Prizes, Ocean Adventure
The painting is about to begin with a “pre-paint” party Friday in Downtown Hilo.
Bamboo Garden Under New Owner
Waylen Leopoldino’s recipe for success includes the tried and true — good food, fun, friends and family.
Biz Quickies: Kona Brewers, Food Network, Merriman’s
The Food Network is looking for restaurateurs, the Kona Brewer’s Fest is on tap, and Peter Merriman celebrates by giving back.
Can You Still Get A Rental Car For The Holidays?
Rental cars are hard to find on the Big Island during the holidays but smaller, independent rental agencies may help you get around.
USDA Awards $88,000 Grant for Chicken Feed
A Texas entrepreneur wants to revive the local poultry industry by making chicken feed from fly larvae.
Room Rates Rise, More Rooms Empty
Room rates were higher in Hawaii in the first week of December but occupancy rates were down.
Biz Quickies: Aston, Aqua, Small Cruise Ships and Bloody Marys
The prospective new manager of Hilo’s Hawaii Naniloa Hotel has itself been acquired this week by the parent company of Aston Hotels & Resorts. Also updates on: Ohana Fuels, Hawaiian Vacation Rentals, Safari Cruises.
Biz Quickies: Long-Awaited Tori Richard Expected to Open
Tori Richards’ long-awaited opening at the Kings’ Shops is expected this week. Also, updates on: Kohala Zipline, RideTheRim, Bruce Marshall Project, and Sea Quest.
TripAdvisor: Kailua Top ‘Destination On The Rise’
Anchorage, Alaska, is number two in the travel web site’s review.
Worked Stopped at Hu Honua Plant
Delays in the permitting process continue to delay progress at the Hu Honua Bioenergy plant in Pepeekeo.
Biz Quickies – ‘Tiki Shark’ Parker Sues Calif. Retailer
Big Island business: Island Fish and Chips expands, Hilton Waikoloa awarded, Cellana appoints a new R&D director, and more.
Executive Networking Center Offers Virtual Office
The Executive Networking Center, a high-tech virtual office, has opened in Hilo to help businesses without an office of their own.
Young Brothers Reports Strong Cargo Haul
Intrastate barge operator reports 5.3% increase in volume over first three quarters of 2013.
Art Gallery Event Aids Humane Society
A Hilo art gallery is staging a benefit for the Hawaii Island Humane Society and will have animals ready for adoption at the event.
Ancient Asian Elixer Fuels ‘Booch’ Boom
Kambucha, a bubbly brew of sweetened green tea believed to have certain health benefits, is becoming popular quickly on the Big Island.
Health & Beauty Trade Show Sunday
A Health & Beauty Trade Show Sunday at Aunty Sally’s Luau House will feature vendors, a fashion show, and a fundraiser for typhoon victims in the Philippines.
‘Sophia’s’ Brings Frozen Yogurt Craze to Downtown Hilo
Independently-owned yogurt bar caters to downtown Hilo’s sweet tooth.
Tin Shack Bakery Opens With A Boom
Too many customers turned out to be a problem for the newly opened Tin Shack Bakery in Pahoa, but customers aren’t complaining.
