Business
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.
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.
