Business
Food Network Finalist Ippy Aiona to Open Waikoloa Restaurant
Ippy Aiona, who rose to national prominence as a finalist on the Food Network’s Star competition, will open his own restaurant in Waikoloa this December.
Pa`auilo Slaughterhouse Improvements Start Oct. 16
Groundbreaking will take place tomorrow for improvements to one of only two slaughterhouses on the island, greatly enhancing capacity for local cattle ranchers.
Business Wrap: New Names, Locations, and Contracts
In business around the Big Island, home prices are up, a Waimea-based company is awarded two large defense contracts and Baker Tom’s finds a new home.
Big Isle Tax Volunteers Sought to Help Elderly and Disabled
The IRS is seeking Big Island volunteers to participate in its volunteer income tax assistance program to provide free tax help the elderly and disabled.
Free SBA Web Tool Helps Big Island Businesses
The SBA recently launched SizeUp – a free online tool that lets Big Island companies improve their business and help them find new customers.
Koehnen’s Furniture Closing After 8 Decades
Koehnen’s Interiors, a landmark in downtown Hilo for more than 80 years, will close its doors by the end of the year.
Big Island Sees Big Rise in Home Prices
Home and condo prices rose dramatically last month on the Big Island, but the volume of sales is down.
Business Wrap: Bar Expands in Kona and Hilo Gets a New Spa
Unemployment figures are on the decline, a popular restaurant and bar in Kona is expanding and a new spa opens tomorrow in Hilo.
Marketing Conference for Nursery Industries Oct. 19-21
Next week is the deadline to register for a marketing strategy conference geared toward Big Island floriculture and nursery industries.
Health Dept. Seeking Members of Class Action Lawsuit
Health officials are seeking Big Isle residents who were denied state mental health services in 2009 and 2010 as part of a settlement of a class action lawsuit.
Macy’s in Hilo Hiring for Holiday Season
Macy’s at the Prince Kuhio Plaza in Hilo is hiring temporary seasonal employees for the upcoming holiday shopping season.
Hawaii Receives $379,000 for Specialty Crops Grants
Two Big Island groups are among 10 statewide that will receive USDA funding to promote specialty crops.
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.
