Business
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.
Ocean Energy, Economic Symposium Set at NELHA
The 10th Ocean Energy and Economic Development Symposium and Workshop is Nov. 8-9 at the Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii Authority.
Learn Online Marketing at Facebook Ads Masterclass
The Ladies Artisan Market is hosting a Facebook Ads Masterclass workshop to help small business owners and entrepreneurs achieve net success.
State Launches ‘Coral Pledge’ to Save Reefs
The pledge includes a simple set of recommendations to help reduce human impacts to Hawai‘i reefs year-round.
HTA Report Tallies 2018 Hawai‘i Island Tourism Data
The report said “2018 was a challenging year” for Hawai‘i Island.
A Vote to Strike Sends Message of Strength
For the past year, Hawaiian Airlines has been in mediation with the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA over keeping up with industry standard wages and benefits.
SBDC Workshop to Deal With Anxiety
The West Hawai‘i SBDC will be offering a workshop titled The Entrepreneur Mindset: Proactive Steps to Eliminate Business Anxieties and Quiet your Inner Critic.
Minit Stop Moves from Beef to Impossible Burger
Hawai‘i convenience store chain Minit Stop announced today a decision to eliminate beef from its menu, instead replacing it entirely with Impossible Burger.
Eight Finalists to Compete for $25k in HIplan Competition
The public is invited to see contestants pitch their business plans to judges on Oct. 26 at HCC’s Palamanui Campus.
New Council Members Appointed for Humpback Whale Sanctuary
Four new primary members and one alternate member have been appointed.
Yoga Barre to Open at Waikoloa Beach Resort
The Grand Opening will run all day starting at 8:15 a.m. and will include free yoga classes, product discounts and other promotions.
Larger Cruise Ships a Coming Tourism Trend
Royal Carribean’s Ovation of the Seas made a Kailua-Kona port call on Sept. 29, indicating a trend that could prove a boon for Hawaii Island’s tourism industry.
UHERO Says Construction Forecast Positive
The newest University of Hawaiʻi Economic Research Organization (UHERO) released its construction forecast last week.
HTA Awards Marketing Contracts in 4 Countries
HTA awards marketing contracts to companies in China, Korea, Southeast Asia, and Taiwan.
HTA Fills VP Role With Industry Mainstay
HTA named veteran Hawai‘i hospitality executive Pattie Herman as VP of marketing and product development.
HGCSA Releases Best Practices Handbook
The handbook promotes environmental stewardship, golf course playability and overall health of the Hawai’i golf and tourism industries.
