Business
Condo Prices Rose Last Month Over 2012 Levels
The median price of Hawaii Island condos rose 37% in May compared to the same month last year, while median home prices were unchanged.
Big Island Biodiesel Improving Fuel Quality
Company officials said recent tests show that Keaau-based Big Island Biodiesel is producing some of the highest-quality biodiesel in the country.
Hawaii Tech Companies in Silicon Valley This Week
A Hilo native is among a select group of tech startup owners pitching their businesses to venture capitalists in Silicon Valley this week.
Business Networking Events in West Hawaii This Month
Two business networking events will be held in west Hawaii this month, including one in Waimea tomorrow night.
Biz Wrap: Luedi Receives Spirit of Aloha Award
In business news around the island this week, a Hilo nursery is for sale and several island companies won awards this week.
Workshops Offered on Understanding Work-Style Differences
The University of Hawaii is offering workshops on understanding work style differences in Hilo and Honoka‘a.
Council on Revenues Forecasts Increased Growth in 2014-2015
In its latest forecast, the state Council on Revenues says it expects increased growth in tax collections over the next two years.
Mystery Dine Around in Hilo June 13
During the third annual Mystery Dine Around in Hilo on June 13 diners will sample a different course at multiple local restaurants.
Biz Wrap: New Hires and Travel Awards
In business news this week, Volcano House names a new general manager while Bay Clinic adds a pediatrician to its Pahoa Women’s Clinic.
Entries Sought for Agricultural Business Plan Contest
Kamehameha Schools and Ke Ali‘i Pauahi Foundation are encouraging aspiring island farmers and entrepreneurs to enter the Mahi‘ai Match‐up, an agricultural business plan contest.
Bankruptcy Auction Postponed for Hilo Brewery
A bankruptcy auction for a Hilo-based brewery was rescheduled to this Friday after a last-minute bid was submitted by an Oahu company.
Starting a Business Workshop in Waimea June 5
A free workshop on how to start a business in Hawaii will be held in Waimea on June 5.
5,800 Acres in Ka`u to be Auctioned
5,800 acres of land in Ka‘u that had been slated for development will be sold Tuesday at a foreclosure auction on Oahu.
Biz Wrap: Applegate Launches Tourism Consulting Firm
In business news this week, Big Island Visitors Bureau executive director George Applegate has formed his own tourism consulting business as he prepares to step down as helm of the Bureau.
Big Island Brewhaus Expanding its Distribution
Big Island Brewhaus, which operates a brewpub and Mexican restaurant in Waimea, is starting to bottle its own beer and expanding its distribution across the state.
Statewide Unemployment Dropped to 4.9% Last Month
State officials announced today that Hawaii’s unemployment rate has reached it lowest level in four-and-a-half years.
Kona Community Hospital Contracting Out Hospitalist Services
Kona Community Hospital has contracted its hospitalist services to a mainland firm in an effort to improve patient satisfaction and financial performance.
Zippy’s Hilo Hiring This Week
Zippy’s restaurant is recruiting this week for positions at its new Hilo location, slated to open this summer.
New CrossFit Gym Opens in Hilo
Big Island natives Tauren Ibarra and Genevieve Girdner recently moved back to Hawaii and launched CrossFit Hilo Iron Gym.
