Business
UH Hilo Job and Internship Fair Starts Oct. 21
More than 45 employers will be attending the event, offering both paid positions and internships to students.
Hawaiian Airlines Adding Kona-LA Flights
Hawaiian Airlines announced new direct flights between Los Angeles and Kona next summer.
Big Island’s Four Seasons Named Hawaii’s Top Resort
The Four Seasons Resort at Hualalai was named the top resort in Hawaii by readers of Conde Naste Travel magazine.
A ‘Brand’ Opening for Ace, Ben Franklin
A “brand” opening celebration will herald the new HouseMart brand for Maui Varieties Limited, owners of Ace Hardware and Ben Franklin stores in four states, including Hawaii and the Big Island.
Volcano Village Businesses Stricken by Shutdown
Frustration is mounting in Volcano Village as the federal government shutdown continues to put a huge dent in the local economy.
Mixed Bag of Results for Hawaii Hotels
Hotel occupancy is down but room rates are higher, pushing revenues higher in the Big Island’s hospitality industry.
Single-Family Home Sales Make Big Gains
Big Island home and condominium sales make strong gains in September while sale prices climb.
Cast Your Vote for Favorite Green Restaurant
The Nature Conservancy is taking votes for Hawaii’s favorite green restaurant.
Verizon Wireless Offers Free Phone Workshops
Verizon Wireless offers free workshops to learn how to master your smart phone.
Chevron Urges Hawaii to Fuel Your School
Gas up this month with at least 8 gallons at Chevron or Texaco and the company will donate $1 to Hawaii teachers, up to $350,000, for materials and supplies.
TechConKona 2.0 Eyes Business Solutions
TechConKona 2.0 brings together innovators and entrepreneurs in search of business solutions.
Grant To Help Small, Disadvantaged Farmers
A federal grant of $151,916 was awarded to the Kohala Center of Waimea to assist rural farm cooperatives.
US-Japan Trade Pact Boosts Organic Ag
A new US-Japan trade agreement on organic farm products should help Hawaii’s ag economy.
Kona Brewing Has Winning New Bottle
Kona Longboard Lager’s bottle design has won a Glass Packaging Institute award.
Restaurant Kenichi – One Man’s Dreams of Ramen Made Real
One-time veteran of Oahu’s Side-Street Inn brings home-style Ramen to Hilo.
Thinking About An All-Electric Car?
See and test drive a variety of electric vehicles and talk to owners about their experiences with all-electric vehicles on the Big Island at public events in Hilo on Sept. 28, and Kona on Sept. 29.
New Zealand Geothermal Experience Touted At Wainaku Center
New Zealand geothermal developers, partners with one of the groups vying for a new geothermal contract from HELCO on the Big Island, say the industry is noisy and smelly, but not harmful.
Big Island Hotels Set New Mark
While room rates set a record high level at Big Island hotels in July, the occupancy rate declined.
New Director, Chefs at Sheraton Kona Resort & Spa
Key positions have been filled in the food and beverage department at the Sheraton Kona Resort & Spa at Keauhou Bay.
