Business
Local Dive Shop to Host Upcoming Kona-Kohala Chamber Event
Meet, greet and connect to West Hawaiʻi’s business community at the Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce (KKCC) AfterHours event hosted by Jack’s Diving Locker on Feb. 19 from 5-7 p.m.
Storytelling in Business Workshop
Storytelling has several applications, including its own place in the practice of business.
Vacation Rental Occupancy on the Rise
Vacation rentals statewide continue to be on the rise. All counties saw a rise in vacation rental supply.
Hotel Revenue, Occupancy Numbers for 2019
Hotel occupancy and revenue numbers went up across the state this year.
PMG to Simulcast ESPN Radio on Maui
Programming includes major college athletics, professional sports leagues and a variety of sports talk radio.
Mauna Lani Reopens After $200 Mil Renovation
Mauna Lani Bay Hotel & Bungalows reopened Wednesday as Mauna Lani, Auberge Resorts Collection after a $200 million resort-wide renovation.
SBDC Offers Workshop on How to Start a Business in Hawai‘i
Registration is $20 and can be completed online or over the phone.
Major Island Utilities to Share Hawaiian Electric Name
The transition to the Hawaiian Electric name will take place over the next several months, with changes to signage, bills, correspondence and websites.
Kona-Kohala Chamber AfterHours Event
The Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce is a nonprofit member organization with nearly 500 member businesses representing a variety of industries located on the west side of Hawaiʻi Island.
Maunakea Access Road Slated to Reopen Today
The road to Maunakea is scheduled to reopen today after months of blocked access.
Parent Company of Hawaiian Telcom Purchased for $2.6 Billion
Brookfield Infrastructure has acquired Cincinnati Bell Inc., the parent company of Hawaiian Telcom.
LAM Kona Networking Event Coming This Week
Coffee dates are an open forum for women to share, inspire and connect.
Hawaiian Electric Names Seu President and CEO
Seu joined Hawaiian Electric in 1993 and has held a number of key leadership positions in the company.
Clark Realty Names Julie Hugo VP of Sales
Currently the broker-in-charge of Clark Realty’s Hilo sales office, Hugo will succeed Beth Richardson, who is retiring after 25 years in the real estate industry.
Gov. Ige Appoints Hirai as Director of Budget and Finance
Hirai has served as the executive director for the Hawai‘i Housing Finance & Development Corporation since 2013.
Hawai‘i Nonprofit Seeks 100 Clean Energy Advocates
Blue Planet Foundation is seeking sustainability stories for its “We Are 100” campaign.
Tourism Dollars Up in October from 2018
Visitor spending includes lodging, inter-island airfare, shopping, food, car rental and other expenses while in the state.
