Business
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.
Janssen Pharmaceuticals to Pay $181M Over Deceptive Marketing Claims
Hawaii to receive nearly $2.7 million of $181M national settlement against drug manufacturer that made deceptive marketing claims about anti-psychotics drugs.
Petition for Property Tax Agricultural Use Dedication Due Sept. 4
September 4 is the deadline to submit a petition to the County Real Property Tax office to participate in the Agriculture Use Dedication program.
Economy Improving, But Progress is Slow
Economic growth will be slow next year, but new construction projects, increased visitor arrivals, and growing demand for local agriculture are economic boosts.
Keauhou Beach Hotel to Close; 112 Jobs Lost
Popular hotel to be torn down, property to be used for cultural education.
Free Class on Preventing Elderly Financial Abuse in Kona Sept. 19
Bank of Hawaii is holding a free seminar for seniors on fraud awareness and preventing financial exploitation.
Big Island Sees Economic Gains in 2nd Qtr 2012
In the second quarter of 2012, Hawaii County unemployment decreased and visitor arrivals and spending increased.
Manono Marketplace Ready for Business
Recently completed shopping center in Hilo is still accepting new tenants.
