Business
Dispensary Promotes Sustainable Packaging
With medical cannabis being one of the newest industries in Hawai‘i, creating an industry standard for sustainability is vital.
Entrepreneurs Invited to Speed Networking Night
The Small Business Development Center is hosting the free entrepreneur meetup on Oct. 9 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at a Kona business.
Fairmont Orchid to Host Pop-Up Market
The pop-up market will be held in the Luana Lounge and feature Hawai‘i Island artisans selling fares from jewelry to clothing to original artwork.
Walmart Tackles Hunger With Donations
Since 2014, the campaign has helped raise more than $261,000 for Hawai‘i Foodbank, helping secure more than 1 billion meals for food banks nationwide.
Hawai‘i Chamber of Commerce Wins Awards
The Chamber took home top prizes in Outstanding Achievement in Political Engagement and Outstanding Achievement in Member Services at the COSC Annual State Chamber of the Year Awards.
HTA Invites Public to Fall Tourism Update
HTA has extended a public invitation to any wishing to participate in its Fall Tourism Update at the Hilton Waikoloa Village on Hawai‘i Island, Nov. 18–19.
Mauna Lani Job Fair Seeks to Fill 200 Jobs
The process of restaffing the resort will begin Friday with a recruitment open house at the resort’s Visitor Arrival Center from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Hawaiian Offers New Main Cabin Basic Fare
Hawaiian’s Main Cabin Basic fare product is initially being offered on select, nonstop flights between Honolulu and Los Angeles, Long Beach and San Jose.
AJCH Offers Job Fair, Readiness Workshop
The American Job Center Hawai’i (AJCH) will host a Job Fair on Thursday, Oct. 24, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Edith Kanaka`ole Multi-Purpose Stadium in Hilo.
Kaiser Health Plans Earn Highest State Rating
The National Committee for Quality Assurance has rated Kaiser Permanente’s health plans the highest in the state of Hawai‘i.
SBF in New York for Climate Action Summit
SBF members, and a delegation of government, academic and community partners from Hawai‘i, are attending the UN General Assembly and Climate Action Summit.
Partnership Provides Green Air Travel
Hawaiian Legacy Reforestation Initiative (HLRI) last week announced the launch of a partnership with New England based start-up Jet-Set Offset.
Hawaii Association of Broadcasters Awards Scholarships
The Hawaii Association of Broadcasters Inc. has awarded $43,000 in scholarships to assist students who want a career in the local broadcast industry in Hawai‘i.
OHA Seeks Nonprofit to Administer Native Hawaiian Scholarships
OHA is accepting applications from nonprofit organizations to administer a $1.1 million grant for higher education scholarships for Native Hawaiian students.
Hawai‘i County Unemployment Falls to 3.3% in August
Statewide the unemployment rate has remained below 3% for 37 months.
VA Hilo Community Based Outpatient Clinic to Relocate in Oct.
The Hilo Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) will relocate to a larger, refurbished facility in October 2019.
Walmart Wellness Day Set for Weekend
Walmart is inviting customers to Walmart Wellness Day, where they can get free health services and resources, including information on better heart health.
Company Donates Instruments to Schools
Servco Pacific made a donation of musical instruments and services valued at nearly $500,000 to 55 public schools across Hawai‘i.
WORKSHOP: Business Insurance 101
The West Hawai‘i Small Business Development Center will offer a workshop, Business Insurance 101, Sept. 25, from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.; registration is at 8:45 a.m.
