Business
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.
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.
