Business
Job Fair Coming Wednesday
The Sheraton Kona Resort & Spa at Keauhou Bay is hosting a job fair on Thursday, Feb. 20.
Bill That Would Ban Sale of Flavored Tobacco Products Advances
House Bill 2347 was presented in a joint committee meeting with the Consumer Protection and Commerce and Judiciary on Wednesday. It passed both committees with no amendments and is set to go before the House Finance Committee for approval.
SBDC Offers Entrepreneur Meetup, Small Business Plan Seminar
In the morning, professionals will hold a seminar on how to write a small business plan, which will map a route toward business goals with both words and numbers.
East Hawai‘i Farm Wins Mahi‘ai Match-Up
Kamehameha Schools (KS) and The Kohala Center (TKC) announced Mana ‘Ōlena as the winner of the Mahi‘ai Match-Up business plan competition at a Farm-to-Table Celebration on Friday night.
Hawaiian Airlines Flight Attendants Picket at Big Island Airports
Picketing Hawaiian Airline flight attendants leaflet airports throughout the Hawaiian Islands.
Hawaiian Ethos to Open Waimea Dispensary Tuesday
Medicinal selections will be comparable across all sites, though there may be some variation in available products between the Kona and Waimea dispensaries.
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.
