Business
Maui Cannabis Dispensary Gets Temporary Reprieve From License Revocation
Failure to submit any of the audits within the specified time frames will result in an automatic revocation of the license.
New Combination Art Studio and Gallery Opens at Queens’ MarketPlace
Hawaii Fluid Art is hosting an open house event June 5 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
April Visitor Arrivals Approached 60% of Pre-Pandemic Totals
Prior to the pandemic, Hawai´i experienced record-level visitor expenditures and arrivals in 2019, as well as in the first two months of 2020.
Hawai´i’s Tourism Industry Rebounding Faster Than Expected
The tourism bounce back in Hawai´i is outpacing what industry professionals expected.
Hawaiian Airlines to Hire Hundreds, Some With Signing Bonuses
Although Hawaiian recalled nearly all furloughed employees, it is hiring to backfill vacant positions and to fill openings that support new routes.
New Minit Stop to Open on Big Island Saturday
The newest Minit Stop location on the Big Island is officially open this weekend. While an Ohana Fuels station has operated in the area for multiple years, Honoka‘a residents and visitors will now also have access to Minit Stop’s retail and food service offerings on Mamane Street. Minit Stop offerings include hot food, cold drinks, and everyday items. Minit […]
Want Unemployment Benefits in Hawaii? You’ll Have to Look For Work
Based on the available data, the state projects that roughly 106,000 claimants throughout the Hawaiian Islands will need to begin searching for work by the end of the month if they want to remain eligible for their benefits.
Hawai´i Hotels See Meaningful Bounce Back in April
Hawai´i hotel room revenues statewide rose to $237.2 million (+2,210.8%) in April.
Hawai‘i Coffee Association to Host Virtual Conference, Statewide Cupping Competition
The statewide Hawaii Coffee Association (HCA) will hold its virtual conference and 12th statewide cupping competition in June.
Free Commercial Lease Tenant Seminar This Week
Many commercial tenants are struggling amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Shop Big Island Website Now Live
In Hawai`i, small businesses make up 99.3% of Hawai`i’s business force.
DOH Revokes License From Hawaii Cannabis Dispensary
The order was issued due to the licensee’s ongoing failure to submit annual independent financial audits as required by law.
Ola Brew Delves Into New Market With Award-Winning, Uniquely Hawaiian Spirit
Ola introduced its Okolehao to the public at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition in April.
Visitor Arrivals to Hawai´i Increase for First Time During Pandemic
This was the first time in 12 months visitor arrivals were up, but the year-to-date arrivals were still significantly down.
Restaurant Revitalization Grants Open For Applications Friday
Money will soon become available to help restaurants struggling in the wake of COVID-19.
‘Voices of Business’ Podcast to Feature Local Success Stories
Episodes will be hosted on the Chamber of Commerce Hawai´i’s website every Wednesday, along with various podcast hosting platforms.
Agritourism Showcased in New Hawaii Farm Trails App
Information on Hawai‘i’s agritourism operations can now be accessed in the palm of your hand.
Hawai´i Hotel Performance Sees Meaningful March Uptick
While the overall results were promising, they did vary by county.
HDOA Looks to Grow Local Ag Through New Financial Initiative
The Hawai`i Department of Agriculture (HDOA) is now accepting proposals for the Grow Hawai`i Agriculture Initiative 2021.
