Business
Local Competitor Advances to US Brewers Cup Nationals
Kona resident Madeleine Longoria Garcia took fifth place out of 36 competitors using a Kona coffee at the United States Brewers Cup Qualifying round.
Free Talk to Explore Successful Business Communication
The Brown Bag Lunch Series talk will be on Wednesday, Jan. 17, in Hilo.
HHSC Public Meeting & Forum on Community Needs
The East Hawai‘i Regional Board of Directors of the Hawai‘i Health Systems Corporation (HHSC) is holding its annual community meeting on Saturday, Jan. 12.
KTA Promotes Healthy Start Campaign
At KTA Super Stores, customers can make healthy choices with its renewed commitments to campaigns like the Blue Zones Project.
Airlines Hosts International Hawaiian Language Flight
In conjunction with the second anniversary of service between HND and KOA, Hawaiian Airlines hosted the first international Hawaiian language flight on Dec. 21.
Kona Bikeshare Program Expanding
Kailua Village will be seeing more of those blue bikes running around Kona.
Hayashida Appointed as Insurance Commissioner
DCCA Director Catherine P. Awakuni Colón has named Colin M. Hayashida as the insurance commissioner for the State of Hawai‘i.
Solar Projects Set Low-Price Benchmark for Renewable Energy
Hawaiian Electric Companies have submitted contracts for seven grid-scale, solar-plus-storage projects on three islands to the Public Utilities Commission for review.
Big Island Grown Dispensaries Appoints New CEO
Big Island Grown (B.I.G.) Dispensaries has appointed Dylan Shropshire as chief executive officer, effective immediately.
Preschool Open Doors Program Accepting Applications
The Department of Human Services (DHS) has opened an application period for its Preschool Open Doors (POD) program for the 2019-2020 POD school year.
WORKSHOP: How to Start a Business in Hawai‘i
The West Hawai‘i Small Business Development Center will be offering a workshop, on “How to Start a Business in Hawai‘i.”
Dark to Present Workshop on Constructive Conflict
Author and professor Kimberly Dark presents “Constructive Conflict: Make a Long-Term Difference vs. Feel Better Short-Term” on Friday, Jan. 18, 2019.
KKCC Holding ‘Legislative 101 Class’
The public is invited to the Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce’s Legislative 101 Class, from 1 to 2 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019.
New County Surcharges Begin Jan. 1
On June 29, 2018, Ordinance No. 1874 was enacted in Hawai‘i County.
Humane Society Expands Management Team
An expanded team of professionals will take the reins of the Hawai‘i Island Humane Society (HIHS) in 2019.
Hawai‘i Island Visitor Arrivals & Spending Decrease
Visitors to the Hawaiian Islands spent a total of $1.29 billion in November 2018, which was nearly flat (-0.3%) compared to November 2017.
Forest Stewardship Efforts Recognized
Through its FLEX Grants program, the Hawai‘i Community Foundation recently awarded $15,000 in grant funding to the Hawai‘i Forest Institute (HFI).
Hotel Revenue, Occupancy Decrease on Big Island in November
Hawai‘i hotels statewide reported no growth in revenue per available room, modest growth in average daily rate and a decrease in occupancy in November 2018.
Libraries Closed for Christmas & New Year’s Day
In observance of Christmas and New Year’s Day, all public libraries and support offices will be closed on Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2018, and Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019.
Kahilu Theatre Gala Raises $145K for Youth Programs
Funding will support Hawai‘i Island youth through performing arts programs at Kahilu Theatre.
