Business
Bikeshare Prescriptions Part of AARP Grant
The Hawai‘i grants are part of nearly $1.6 million being distributed to fund 159 quick-action projects across the country.
Salvation Army Announces Keiki Supply Drives
The Salvation Army is staging supply drives across the state in July and August to gather back-to-school supplies for keiki in need.
Tour Company Honored with Readers’ Choice Award
Hawaii Forest & Trail recently claimed second position in the 2019 USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice travel award for the Best Tour Company in Hawai‘i.
Kona-Kohala Chamber Networking Event Open to Public
The public is invited to the Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce’s networking event, AfterHours, on Wednesday, July 17, at Humpy’s Big Island Alehouse.
Thelma Parker Memorial Public & School Library to Close Temporarily
The Thelma Parker Memorial Public & School Library will close for interior renovation work from July 16 to 19, 2019.
Magic’s Beach Grill Gives $3K Donation to Canoe Clubs
The oceanfront restaurant Magic’s Beach Grill has donated nearly $3,000 to Keauhou and Kai ‘Opua canoe clubs.
STUDY: Hawai‘i Among Worst States to Start a Business
Hawai‘i ranks 47th in the nation among the worst states to start a business in the U.S.
Cadirao Named Director of Executive Office on Aging
Cadirao already has nearly two decades of program management experience within the Office on Aging.
Hawaii Island Humane Society Reorganizes, Hires CEO
HIHS is restructuring its management and operations with new leadership and resources.
3D Mammography Coming to Hilo
Hilo is expecting new technology to help detect breast cancer early beginning Aug. 1 at Hawai‘i Radiologic Associates Ltd.
HIplan’s Wyban Earns SBA Small Business Advocate Award
Dr. Jim Wyban was recently named SBA’s Small Business Advocate for Innovation for his work developing HIplan and the Hawaii Island Business Plan Competition.
Hawai‘i County Issues New Residential Greenwaste Disposal Guidelines
Hawai‘i County’s greenwaste recycling facilities are only for the use of residential customers with self-hauled greenwaste from private residential properties.
Aloha Festivals Receives OHA ‘Ahahui Grant
The $7,000 award will be used to support the festivals’ mission of perpetuating the aloha spirit.
Hawaiian Airlines’ In-Flight Entertainment to Support Nonprofits
During July, passengers who view in-flight entertainment on Hawaiian Airlines will be helping support local nonprofits.
Hospice of Kona Beneficiary of Ohana Fuels Program
Hospice of Kona will receive a portion of the proceeds from every gallon of gasoline purchased at Ohana Fuels stations on Hawai‘i Island through September.
Shaka Tea Relocates to Hilo
Shaka Tea relocates to Hilo, opening the first tea emporium exclusively focused on Hawaiʻi-grown teas; Mosese ʻŌhia joins as retail experience manager.
Kona-Kohala Chamber Honors Community Members with Pualu Awards
Winners across five categories were recognized at the recent KKCC annual Membership and Installation Luncheon at the Four Seasons Resort Hualālai.
Pacific Media Group Expands to Oʻahu
Locally-owned multimedia company Pacific Media Group has reached an agreement to acquire ʻOhana Broadcasting Company’s four Honolulu radio stations.
Hawai’i Island Veterans Memorial Chair Retires After 20 Years of Service
Reeve N. “Bob” Williams, Lt. Col, US Army retired, was presented a memorial plaque from the Board of Director’s at a dinner held June 22, 2019.
HFS Federal Credit Union Makes Forbes Best-In-State Credit Union List
HFS Federal Credit Union has been recognized in Forbes list of America’s Best Credit Unions in Each State for 2019.
