Business
Business Networking Tuesday Night in Waimea
An informal business networking event will be held Dec. 4 in Waimea at the Red Water Cafe.
Business Wrap: Openings, Expansions, and Closings
From interior design to car audio systems, Big Island businesses continue to expand and grow. Restaurants on the other hand, have a notoriously high failure rate.
Kamikaze Sushi & Vietnamese Food: Banking on Broth
Owners pin their success on the national dish of Vietnam.
Hawaii Consumers of LCD Flat Screens Part of Price Fixing Settlement
If you bought a flat screen TV, monitor, or laptop in recent years you may be eligible for a refund under the terms of a $1.1 billion settlement fund.
Matson Raising Hawaii Shipping Rates
Starting January 1, Matson will increase its 2013 westbound Hawaii service rates by $225 per container.
Big Island Carbon Files For Bankruptcy, Seeks Buyer
A Kawaihae company honored last year for its technology is looking to reorganize under a bankruptcy filing.
Hilo Bay Soup Company: a One-Man Show with Attitude
Former home builder teams up with New York restaurateur to target the Hilo soup and sandwich crowd.
Christmas Wreath Entries Sought from Kea`au Businesses
The deadline for Kea`au businesses to submit entries for the annual Kea`au community Christmas wreath competition is this Friday.
Kona Beach Steak House Opens in Kona
The owners of an Indian restaurant on Ali‘i Drive have now opened a steak and seafood restaurant in the same location.
Business Wrap: Book Store Opens 2nd Store, Uncle Robert’s Closes
A variety of stores are expanding in both east and west Hawaii, while a popular night time market is closed due to bad behavior.
State Launches ‘Buy Local, Give Aloha’ Campaign
Hawaii residents are urged to buy and gift locally made products during the “Buy Local Give Aloha” campaign this holiday season.
New Specialty Gourmet Store Opens in Kona
Gourmet chefs and culinary enthusiasts in West Hawaii now have a new place to shop with the opening of The Spoon Shop in Kona’s Old Industrial Area.
State Offers Tips on Smart Shopping During Holidays
The state wants Big Island shoppers to know rules for gift cards and return policies and offers consumer protection assistance.
State Clarifies Renewable Energy Installations Tax Credit Requirements
The Dept. of Taxation issued an announcement providing further clarification for taxpayers who installed a residential renewable energy technology system in 2012.
2013 Small Business Award Nominations Due Dec. 10
Nomination forms for 2013 Small Business Awards are currently available online and are due by December 10.
Free Classes on Using Your Smartphone at Verizon
If you’re wondering how to use your smart phone to its fullest potential Verizon Wireless if offering several free classes at its Kona store.
Hawaii Credit Rating Upheld by Standard and Poor’s
State residents will be allowed pre-purchase of tax-exempt bonds from Nov. 13-14.
Mi’s Italian Wine Market Gambles on ‘Gourmet’
Owners of Mi’s Italian Bistro open a gourmet food store focused on wine and ready-to-eat gourmet foods.
UPDATE: Savio Wants Waiakea Villas for Pagoda Hotel
The owner of Oahu’s popular Pagoda hotel is looking to expand the brand with a new budget-conscious hotel in Hilo.
Big Island Home Prices and Sales See Big Gains
Last month the volume of home sales on island was up 20% compared to the same month last year while condo sales were up a whopping 67%.
