Business
Hawai‘i Coffee Association holding conference on Kauaʻi
A new Latte Art Throwdown and interactive workshops on cupping, roasting, green grading, brewing, grinding and field grafting will he featured at this year’s Hawaiʻi Coffee Association on Kauaʻi.
Hawai‘i Community Federal Credit Union announces new Board of Directors
Three incumbent nominees submitted by the Board Nominations & Election Committee — Daryl Kurozawa, David DeLuz Jr., and Dwight Manago — were elected to serve another three-year term.
Hilton Waikōloa Village to host paid summer culinary internship program
Culinary Summer Camp, a paid internship program running from June to August, provides comprehensive training, mentorship and competitive wages for individuals interested in the culinary and hospitality industries.
Native Hawaiians can apply for STEM scholarship
The primary objective of the Paubox Kahikina STEM Scholarship is to encourage Native Hawaiians to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and math.
Business accelerator Mana Up selects 2 Big Island companies for 8th cohort
Liquid Life Hawai‘i from Hilo and Hawaiian Rainforest Naturals from Kea‘au were selected by Mana Up.
Hawaiian Telcom promotes Jamie Kawamoto to vice president – brand marketing
Jamie Kawamoto’s responsibilities include brand strategy, retail marketing and more.
Blessing held for Big Island’s largest renewable energy project with 94,000 solar panels
The Big Island’s largest renewable energy project, with 94,000 solar panels on 300 acres in Waikōloa, was blessed on Thursday with Hawai’i Gov. Josh Green in attendance.
Pahoa clinic hosting health fair, blood draw event Friday
The event is sponsored by the Galleri Early Cancer Screening Test.
Donna Okinaka named administrator at Hale Anuenue Restorative Care Center
Okinaka previously served as human resources director at Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home.
Kaiser Permanente donates $10,000 in honor of Nurses Week
Kaiser Permanente Hawaiʻi has pledged $10,000 in donations to support three community organizations working to fight food insecurity.
Kimo Carvalho to serve as HomeAid Hawaiʻi’s executive director
Kimo Carvalho has been chosen to lead HomeAid Hawaiʻi as its executive director.
Ku‘ikahi Mediation Center in Hilo earns Charity Navigator’s highest Four-Star rating
Ku‘ikahi Mediation Center in Hilo has been awarded a Four-Star Rating, the highest, from Charity Navigator.
Hawaiʻi Dental Service names first female dental director in 61 years
Hawaiʻi Dental Service has appointed Dr. Heera Chang as dental director, making her the first woman to hold the position in the company’s 61-year history.
2023 marks 75 years of Foodland Super Market
Customers will find limited-edition Foodland 75th anniversary products, anniversary-only poke selections and special offerings in the company’s delis and bakeries.
ClimbHI launches Hiring Blitz concept for Hawai‘i Island seniors
The April 28 event served as a successful pilot for future events across the state, showcasing a new, results-focused approach to hiring.
Big Island company joins business incubator
Kohala Coast Urgent Care is among the 13 companies within the cohort.
Sack N Save in Hilo evacuated Friday evening due to unknown white smoke
The Sack N Save in Hilo was evacuated Friday night due to white smoke.
Gov. Green nominates Tokioka for Hawaiʻi’s economic chief; Senate rejected first choice
After the Senate rejected his first choice, Hawai’i Gov. Josh Green nominated James Kunane Tokioka of Kauaʻi to serve as the Director of the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism.
First Hawaiian Bank donates $35,000 to Hawai’i Island United Way
First Hawaiian Bank presented a $35,000 check to Hawai’i Island United Way as part of its 2023 campaign.
East Meets West conference connects startups across the Pacific
The Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority is sponsoring the annual East Meets West conference, which will take place at Aloha Tower Marketplace in Honolulu on May 18 and 19.
