Business

Central Pacific Bank is partnering with Hawaiʻi Business Magazine to host the inaugural Women Entrepreneurs Conference on May 10 in Honolulu.

Young Brothers has promoted Chris Edwards to vice president – chief financial officer and Chris Martin to vice president of operations.

Big Island Personal Tours’ employees interview their clients to help create a personalized experience before they arrive to the island.

Zonta Club of Hilo asks businesses, organizations, and individuals to wear jeans on Denim Day, April 26, in support of sexual assault survivors and to raise awareness about sexual assault misconceptions.

The American Heart Association is hosting a free virtual Workforce Well-Being Panel Discussion on April 26 from 12 to 1 p.m.

Toastmasters District 49 announces its upcoming conference, “People. Passion. Purpose.” — an event that promises to inspire attendees with informative keynote speakers and educational recognitions.

The University of Hawaiʻi’s Shidler College of Business’ School of Travel Industry Management raised more than $420,000 during its 21st annual Celebrate a Legacy in Tourism gala; these funds will support future business leaders in the travel industry.

CVS Health has completed the installation of time delay safes in more than 9,000 of its pharmacy locations, including all 61 Longs Drugs stores in Hawaiʻi.

Walmart and Sam’s Club launched their 10th annual “Fight Hunger. Spark Change.” campaign to help end food insecurity in Hawaiʻi and across the country.

Following an override of Mayor Mitch Roth’s veto, Bill 194 is now a Hawai‘i County ordinance that brings requests for time extensions for zoning changes to come back to the County Council.

In honor of Earth Day, Central Pacific Bank has published its 2022 Environmental, Social and Governance report, highlighting the company’s ongoing dedication to sustainability and environmental stewardship.

A professional Home Watch company conducts scheduled visits and is not a house-sitting or live-in service.

Hilton Waikōloa Village is looking to fill various culinary positions and is offering on-site interviews every Monday throughout April.

The Central Pacific Bank Foundation is accepting applications for the “WE by Rising Tide” program, which helps women entrepreneurs shape their future and achieve success in the business community.

In addition to more standard offerings, Island Hopper Taproom has sours, goses, Belgian strong ales, fruit beers and gluten-free beers on draft.

Elemental Excelerator, a climate tech investor, has invested in more than 150 portfolio companies to date.

Pacific 19 Kona, a newly renovated boutique hotel, is offering a special discount package to celebrate its grand opening.

Proposals for the Food Hub Pilot Program now are being accepted for grants between $50,000 and $250,000.

Hawaiʻi Gas is seeking proposals from local and national suppliers who can provide up to 65,000 therms of renewable natural gas or up to 2,300 kg per day of renewable hydrogen.

Jay H. Shidler, an alumnus of the Shidler College of Business at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, has made a remarkable $5 million cash donation to the college. His total giving now amounts to $238 million, making him the largest individual donor in the university’s history.