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Business Monday: Rainbow Isle Party Animals brings furry, feathered friends to you

Instead of your company, church, school or birthday girl or boy having to go to where the animals are, Hannah McKee and her family through their new business can bring them to you for any special occasion or event anywhere on the island.

Kaua‘i farmers featured during luxury resort’s benefit: Supper That Sustains Us

A luxury resort on Kaua’i, 1 Hotel Hanalei Bay, is holding quarterly benefits to help community groups and local farmers.

What should be done to revitalize Hilo’s historic Banyan Drive? Poll results are mixed

Demolition of the former Uncle Billy’s Hilo Bay Hotel is just one step to transforming the “Hilo Walk of Fame.” What did Big Island Now readers think should be done to revitalize Banyan Drive?

Laurel Swan named partner of WhiteSpace Architects

Swan lives in North Kohala and heads the Waimea branch of WhiteSpace Architects, which is designing projects including the new $15 million, 24,000-square-foot Hāmākua-Kohala Health Rural Health, Wellness and Teaching Center.

Hawaiʻi Medical Service Association celebrates 85th anniversary; now serves 780,000 members

The Hawaiʻi Medical Service Association has been providing access to high-quality, affordable healthcare for its members in Hawaiʻi since it was founded by social workers in 1938.

Forbes ranks University of Hawaiʻi system among nation’s best employers for women

The University of Hawaiʻi System ranks No. 17 in the U.S. education industry on Forbes’ 2023 America’s Best Employers for Women list, highlighting the university’s commitment to an inclusive work environment.

Hawaiian Telcom to award $140,000 in digital equity grants to local nonprofits 

Hawaiian Telcom marks its 140th year of service by committing $140,000 in digital equity grants to local nonprofits to expand broadband internet access across the state.

Chick-fil-A seeking franchise operators in Hawaiʻi; informational webinar Aug. 2

Atlanta-based fast-food chain Chick-fil-A is holding a webinar for potential franchise operators to learn more on Aug. 2

Business Monday: Louis Pauole goes from dishwasher to chef to owner of Miyo’s in Hilo

Louis Pauole, owner and chef of Miyo’s Restaurant & Izakaya Bar in Hilo is in the process of opening a new restaurant in Kona.

American Savings Bank launches program to assist first-time home buyers in Hawaiʻi

American Savings Bank’s “This is HOME” program provides affordable financing solutions for first-time home buyers, assisting hardworking kamaʻāina in buying a home in Hawaiʻi.

Trust for Public Land appoints new board leadership in Hawaiʻi

Ka‘iulani Sodaro and Race Randle have been appointed as the new Hawai‘i board chair and vice chair, respectively, for Trust for Public Land.

American Red Cross of Hawaiʻi has new board chair and board members

The American Red Cross of Hawaiʻi has new members to its board of directors and officers, with Maya Rogers named as the new board chair.

McDonald’s of Hawaiʻi features new Cookies & Crème pie for limited time

McDonald’s of Hawai’i launched its newest handheld dessert, the Cookies & Crème pie, which is available for a limited time.

Darcie Patlidzanov promoted to senior sales manager for Big Island, Oʻahu Hilton resorts

As senior sales manager, Patlidzanov will oversee sales activities for both Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort on O‘ahu and Hilton Waikoloa Village on the Big Island.

Business Monday: Hilo business’ Aloha Açaí Bowl makes America’s 50 best over-the-top treats

The July/August publication of the food magazine named the Aloha Açaí Bowl, from Makani’s Magic Pineapple Shack, as one of America’s 50 best Over-the-Top treats

Biden-Harris Administration creates grants for rural business, agriculture in Hawai‘i, Western Pacific

The USDA is making $21 million in technical assistance grants available through the Rural Energy for America Program to help prospective applicants access the program.

Hawai’i County unveils first hybrid hydrogen- and electric-powered bus

Hawai’i County’s first hybrid hydrogen-electric bus was unveiled Tuesday in West Hawai’i.

Hawai‘i Tourism Authority sets 2023 conference date

The conference will focus on ongoing efforts to shape a regenerative tourism future for Hawaiʻi that prioritizes the well-being of its people, places, and culture.

Big Island Now Poll No. 19: How should the state handle manta ray tours in West Hawai’i?

We want to hear from our readers about what you think the State Department of Land and Natural Resources should do to handle commercial manta ray tours in the future.

Business Monday: While shopping for ‘unusual vehicles’ Hutton found a pink limo

Pink Limo Kona began operations two years ago, after CEO and founder Julia Hutton spotted the limo on Memorial Day 2020 while shopping around for “unusual vehicles” in Hilo.
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