Business
Business Plan Workshop to be Held in Kona
Learn how to develop a focused mission, marketing strategy, and to manage expenses, sales and staff.
Chamber of Commerce Raises Concerns Over Proposed Minimum Wages
The Chamber of Commerce Hawai‘i raised concerns with four proposals to increase Hawai‘i’s minimum wage in hearings at the State Capitol Thursday, Jan. 31, 2019.
Some Big Island Businesses Accepting Used Oil
The County of Hawai‘i wants to remind people that it’s important that used motor oil is recycled so it doesn’t contaminate the land and water.
Visitor Spending in Hawai‘i Increases in 2018
Visitors to the Hawaiian Islands spent $17.82 billion in 2018, an increase of 6.8% compared to 2017.
Airports Corporation Bill Passes Senate Committee
Senate Bill 666, which would establish the Hawai‘i Airports Corporation, passed the Senate Transportation Committee on a unanimous vote on Wednesday.
House Committee Approves Bill to Increase OHA Funding
The House Committee on Water, Land & Hawaiian Affairs passed HB 402.
AARP Opens Sites for Free Tax Preparation
AARP Foundation is providing free in-person tax assistance and preparation through its Tax-Aide program.
General Rate Case for Hawai‘i Water Service’s Approved
The Hawai‘i Public Utilities Commission on Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019, approved a Decision and Order for Hawai‘i Water Service’s (Hawai‘i Water) general rate case.
University of Hawai‘i’s Accelerator Selects 6th Cohort
University of Hawaiʻi entrepreneurs and startups, has selected four companies to participate in the program’s sixth cohort.
HawCC Hosting Financial Aid Workshops in Hilo & Kona
Hawai‘i Community College reports that it will host workshops to help students and their families with the financial aid process.
Conference Strengthens Pacific Island Pipeline Into STEM Careers
The University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo hosted a conference in January for educators from Hawaiʻi and 10 Pacific Island nations.
I’m A Bright Kid Scholarships Offered
The I’m A Bright Kid Foundation is offering two scholarship for the 2019-20 academic year in honor of Ronald E. Bright.
Rotary Foundation to Host Statewide Events
Brenda Cressey will be a guest host at this year’s annual statewide Rotary functions, “Celebrating Foundation Heroes Around the Islands.
Third Circuit Seeking Applicants for Independent Grand Jury Counsel
The Circuit Court of the Third Circuit (Hawai‘i island) is seeking applications for independent grand jury counsel for Kona and Hilo.
Red Cross Lifeguard Training Course Offered
The County of Hawai‘i reports that the Department of Parks and Recreation, Aquatics Section, will be offering an American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Course.
HTA Issues 2018 Visitor Plant Inventory Report
The Hawai‘i Tourism Authority (HTA) has issued the 2018 Visitor Plant Inventory Report.
Local Manufacturers Sought for State-funded Grant Award
Hawai‘i-based manufacturers may be eligible to receive reimbursements of up to 20%.
American Savings Bank Donated $1 Million in 2018
The bank donated more than $1 million and nearly 12,000 volunteer service hours in 2018.
High-Performing Nonprofits to Receive Unrestricted Funds
Through the FLEX Grant Program at the HCF, 189 nonprofits across the state were awarded a total of $4.4 million in unrestricted funds for calendar year 2019.
ACLU of Hawai‘i Adds Director Espitia
The ACLU of Hawai‘i reports the addition to its team of Smart Justice Campaign Director Monica Espitia.
