Business
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.
Small Business Saturday Event in Keauhou
Shopping will come with a side of entertainment throughout the day.
Hawai‘i Island Vacation Rentals Increase Slightly in October
The latest vacation rentals report includes units listed on Airbnb, Booking.com, HomeAway and TripAdvisor.
County of Hawai‘i Names Employees of the Year
Thirty-six exemplary employees were nominated for recognition awards.
New Online Tool Finds Sites for Clean Energy Development
The new tool helps users assess the potential for renewable energy development of contaminated sites and developed parcels.
Oh, Christmas Tree
Early Christmas tree purchasing options exist on the Big Island for those eager to celebrate the holidays.
USDA Announces $13M for Community Facilities in Hawai‘i
More than 100 types of projects are eligible for funding.
Bill Introduced to Expand Commercial Lending to US Veterans
The law would exempt business loans to veterans from current caps on credit union member business lending.
Hawaiian Electric Creates New Department to Support Solar
CER will support increased participation by customers and contractors in private rooftop solar, storage and grid services.
Anheuser-Busch to Take Full Ownership of Kona Brew
Anheuser-Busch currently owns 31% of Kona Brewing Company. By 2020, the company will own the Big Island brand in its entirety.
Walmart Programs Employ Vets, Vet Spouses
In Hawai‘i, Walmart has hired more than 590 veterans over the last six years.
Workshop for Business Owners, Investors Coming Up
The West Hawai‘i Small Business Development Center will be offering a workshop for business owners and investors next week.
Ocean Energy, Economic Symposium Set at NELHA
The 10th Ocean Energy and Economic Development Symposium and Workshop is Nov. 8-9 at the Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii Authority.
Learn Online Marketing at Facebook Ads Masterclass
The Ladies Artisan Market is hosting a Facebook Ads Masterclass workshop to help small business owners and entrepreneurs achieve net success.
State Launches ‘Coral Pledge’ to Save Reefs
The pledge includes a simple set of recommendations to help reduce human impacts to Hawai‘i reefs year-round.
HTA Report Tallies 2018 Hawai‘i Island Tourism Data
The report said “2018 was a challenging year” for Hawai‘i Island.
A Vote to Strike Sends Message of Strength
For the past year, Hawaiian Airlines has been in mediation with the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA over keeping up with industry standard wages and benefits.
