Business
Mauna Lani Reboots in Time for Holiday Season
The Mauna Lani began welcoming patrons back over the weekend.
Huggo’s on the Rocks to Reopen
The company said staff will follow mandated CDC safety and sanitary guidelines.
Hawai‘i Restaurant Card Program Extended For Holidays
Businesses can purchase cards in denominations from between $5 and $1,000.
Hilton Waikoloa Village to Reopen Friday
Hilton Waikoloa Village is situated within the Waikoloa Beach Resort, which offers a diverse selection of shops and dining at Queen’s Marketplace, the King’s Shops, and multiple golf courses.
Waikoloa Beach Golf Course to Reopen
The Waikoloa Kings’ Course will remain closed for the time being.
SBDC-Hilo Offering Social Media Webinar Series in Hilo in November
Each of the class topics was developed based on feedback from an SBDC survey of local business owners.
Walmart Expands Express Delivery Hours at Hawai‘i Stores
Walmart’s Express Delivery provides customers the option to have deliveries made in under two hours.
Kai Loki’s Restaurant Opens in Place of Ocean View’s Mehe’s
The Mehe’s Ka‘ū Bar and Grill in Ocean View was sold and has reopened as Kai Loki’s Restaurant and Bar.
Fairmont Orchid to Reopen in Mid-November
The Fairmont Orchid has announced plans for a phased reopening beginning Nov. 13.
Hawaii Business Pivot Grant Now Open for Applications
The grant application will remain open until Nov. 23, 2020, as funds are available.
New Grant Program to Help Hawai‘i Businesses
The program will help at least 2,500 businesses statewide, as it is funded by $25 million allocated from Hawai‘i’s portion of the CARES Act stimulus package.
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month
The damage related to cybercrime is projected to hit $6 trillion annually by 2021.
Several Businesses Open This Month at Puna Kai Shopping Center
Puna Kai Shopping Center is the Big Island’s newest community shopping center, located in the heart of Pāhoa.
Big Island Delegation Unites in Support of Pre-Travel Testing Program
Six members of the Hawai‘i House of Representatives and three members of the Senate co-drafted and signed a letter formally stating their collective position, which was sent to Mayor Kim and Gov. David Ige on Wednesday.
Pāhoa Community Farmer’s Market Launches Sunday
Pāhoa District Park will serve as home to the Big Island’s newest farmer’s market.
Hawai‘i’s Return to Tourism: Just How Realistic is the Plan?
The Big Island’s tourism industry expected to hear news from Gov. David Ige last week that the state had a plan to reopen to tourism by mid-October. Expectations as to how effective that plan may prove to be are harder to define.
Hawaiian Ethos to Launch Hilo Location This Week
Patients living on the windward side of the Big Island and in need of medical cannabis will have more options beginning this weekend.
Hawai‘i Hotels Continue to Struggle in August
Many properties closed or reduced operations starting in April 2020.
