Business
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.
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.
