Business
Initial Unemployment Claims Tick Upwards
The Big Island saw the largest jump statewide in new unemployment claims this week when compared with the same week last year.
Free Class on the ABC’s of Credit in Kona Oct. 10
Bank of Hawaii is offering a free class on learning the ABC’s of credit at its Kaliua-Kona branch on October 10.
Big Island Discover Card Users Part of Settlement
Hawaii Island Discover Card users maybe be refunded certain fees they were charged as part of a $200 million settlement.
KFC Closes in Pahoa
A fast food restaurant has closed in Pahoa after less than two years in business.
Business Wrap: Two Hilo Landmarks Close, PR Firm Wins Award
Two Hilo landmarks are closing their doors, while the Island’s largest funeral home gets even bigger, and a PR firm wins accolades for its work.
State Warns Public About Real Estate Scam
The state consumer affairs agency is warning real estate licensees statewide of a scam involving emails and calls for personal information.
Learn the Art of the Business Pitch at Sept. 29 Workshop
An interactive workshop for people interested in perfecting the art of the business pitch will be held on Sept. 29 at the NELHA Gateway Center in Kailua-Kona.
Get Your Business Ready For Disaster With Free Webinars
The first of two free webinars to help Hawaii business owners prepare for disaster will be held tomorrow as part of National Preparedness Month.
Pirate-Themed Business Event in Kona this Wednesday
The Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce is presenting a pirate-themed after hours event at Humpy’s Big Island Alehouse in Kailua-Kona this Wednesday.
Business Wrap: Unemployment Down, Local Companies Expanding
Looking across the Big Island’s economic landscape, there are several bright spots as companies expand and initial unemployment claims continue to decrease.
Annual Hawaii Employment Law Seminar Oct. 16
Big Island employers can stay on top of changes to workplace law by attending the upcoming annual Employment Law Seminar on Oct. 16 at the Keauhou Beach Resort.
Kiawe Kitchen in Volcano Village Closes
Popular restaurant shuts its doors, building owners seeking new tenants.
Food Safety Workshop for Local Farmers and Distributors Sept. 18
Upcoming workshop on food safety enables local farmers, exporters, and distributors to stay ahead of the food safety curve and protect their business.
Council on Revenues Lowers Tax Revenue Forecast
Concern about European markets and the Honolulu rail project led the state Council of Revenues to lower its forecast on tax revenue growth for FY 2013 & 2014.
Apple Event at Kona MacNet Store
Kona MacNet is hosting a free Apple event, including a tutorial on using iCloud, on Thursday.
Business Wrap: Prices Up on Gas, Shipping, Crude
Here’s a wrap-up of business stories affecting the Big Island this week.
Big Island Unemployment Continues Downward Trend
Initial unemployment claims on the Big Island were down 35% this week compared to the same week last year.
Ford Issues Third Recall Notice for New Escapes
For the third time in three months Ford issues a recall notice for its newly launched 2013 Ford Escape SUV.
Isle Home Prices Continued to Rise in August
Home prices continue to rise on the Big Island, but condo prices are down 11% for August.
