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Young Brothers: Port of Hilo facility reopens

A routine inspection by the U.S. Coast Guard late Monday turned up an issue with the fire suppression system at the shipping company’s port facility.

Business Monday: Hāmākua Christmas Tree Forest offers fun family holiday experience

The hundreds of people who come to the farm from the first weekend of November until 2 p.m. Christmas Eve to take home a tree can count on the Bradwells and their staff to deliver a true holiday experience.

Business Monday: Pilikana Boutique supports local artists, perpetuates Hawaiian culture

Pilikana Boutique opened in 2018 and is located in the Brew Block Kona, 74-5606 Pawai Place. Kila Quam started the business as a way to create a space for local and Native Hawaiian creators to put their wares on display.

Alaska Airlines to buy Hawaiian Airlines in $1.9 billion deal

Alaska Air Group, Inc. with acquire the airline for $18 per share cash. Alaska Air will also take on Hawaiian’s $0.9 billion net debt.

Business Monday: Big Island businesses offer Cyber Monday deals

Cyber Monday comes on the heels of Black Friday and Small Business Saturday.

Big Islanders wake up early to get in on Black Friday deals

While it wasn’t crazy, it was still the most wonderful time of year for droves of holiday shoppers in search of deals at Walmart and Target in Hilo.

Business Monday: Wailuku Brew Works sharing love of crafting beer with the Big Island

The Kea‘au taproom and brewery opened in July and has a total of 24 taps, with 18 craft beers on tap now, including beer, sours and mead. The menu includes red and white wines as well.

Puna retail center sold to Hawai‘i-based private investor

Jim Shipman with CBRE Advisory & Transaction Services and Matt Bittick with CBRE Capital Markets Institutional Properties represented the Seller, Walker Apartments LLC, in the transaction.

Business Monday: Big Island Ghost Tours takes guests on haunted — and historic — otherworldly adventures

The tour company based at the Kona Inn Shopping Village offers several options for guests to explore “Paranormal Paradise” around the Big Island, from Kona to Hilo and places in between.

Hawai‘i State Federal Credit Union promotes 3 people in management team

“Duke, Trisha and Genesis have consistently demonstrated their commitment to Hawaii State FCU and have all played integral roles in the growth of our organization – from the opening of our new headquarters, and several new branches on O‘ahu and Maui, to our newest digital banking features,” said Andrew Rosen, president and CEO of Hawai‘i State FCU.

Hawaiʻi Vacation Rental Performance Report for September 2023

The island of Hawai‘i vacation rental supply was 209,100 available unit nights (+26.1% vs. 2022, -4.6% vs. 2019) in September. Unit demand was 93,100 unit nights (+12.0% vs. 2022, -27.2% vs. 2019), resulting in 44.5% occupancy (-5.6 percentage points vs. 2022, -13.8 percentage points vs. 2019) with ADR at $214 (-4.9% vs. 2022, +46.6% vs. 2019). Hawai‘i Island hotels reported ADR at $373 and occupancy of 66.4%.

Hawaiʻi recognized as Captive Insurance Domicile of the Year

Captive insurance is a regulated form of self-insurance formed by companies to better manage their risk and provide an alternate insurance option for corporate lines of insurance.

Small business owners invited to 18th annual Hawaiʻi Government Contracting Forum

The 18th annual Hawaiʻi Government Contracting Forum will take place on Oct. 25, designed to help small businesses learn about doing business with the government.

Business Monday: CocoNene opens in Waikōloa after flagship store burned in Lāhainā fire

Less than 90 days after losing their flagship store in the Lāhainā wildfire, CocoNene is bouncing back with the opening of a new location at the Waikōloa Kings’ Shops on the Big Island.

Newsweek ranks University of Hawaiʻi among nation’s best workplaces for parents, families

The university is one of two Hawaiʻi employers and only eight universities throughout the nation that made the global news magazine’s list of “America’s Greatest Workplaces for Parents and Families.”

Hāmākua-Kohala Health appoints interim CEO and new senior management team

Hāmākua-Kohala Health and its Board of Directors has appointed Catherine Marquette, a Family Nurse Practitioner and Medical Director, as Interim Chief Executive Officer to lead its four health centers in North Hawaiʻi.

Matt Bailey appointed president & CEO of Castle Hospitality Group

Castle Hospitality Group has selected Matt Bailey to succeed Alan Mattson as President & CEO of the Hawaiʻi-based hotel, condo resort and vacation rental management company.

Business Monday: Kona restaurants fueling health-conscious Ironman competitors

Triathletes must eat the right kinds of foods to fuel their bodies to maximize their results and minimize injuries. The host of the annual world championship race has several restaurant options for hungry Ironman competitors to keep them on the right track in their bid to cross the finish line.

Hawai‘i Island food hubs make it easy to buy fresh, local food

Hawai‘i Island’s food hubs are bridging the gap between local farmers and consumers, offering Community Supported Agriculture boxes, online markets, and commodity distribution to support local agriculture and provide easy access to fresh produce.

Queen’s Health System appoints new president of Queen’s North Hawai’i Community Hospital

Stephany Vaioleti will join Queen’s senior leadership team in overseeing day-to-day operations at Queen’s North Hawai’i Community Hospital.
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