Business
WORKSHOP: Six Key Steps for Sales Success in 2019
The West Hawai‘i Small Business Development Center will be offering a workshop, “Six Key Steps for Sales Success in 2019” on Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019.
Hawai‘i Island’s First Medical Cannabis Dispensary to Begin Retail Sales
Big Island Grown Dispensaries is the first on Hawai‘i Island to receive approval to begin sales of medical cannabis.
Jack in the Box to Hold Job Fair
Jack in the Box will hold a job fair on Friday, Jan. 18, 2019, at its Kona and Hilo restaurants from 2 to 4 p.m.
Omidyar Fellows Program Recruiting for Cohort VII
Change makers and leaders statewide are invited to apply for the seventh cohort of the Omidyar Fellows.
Daylight Mind Events Wins Awards
Daylight Mind Events in Kailua-Kona is a winner of the renowned WeddingWire Couples’ Choice Awards, as well as being select by the The Knot for a wedding award.
Shop & Compare Insurance Options
The Hawai‘i Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Insurance Division has released its annual sample premium comparison guides.
First Hawaiian Executes Balance Sheet Restructuring
First Hawaiian, Inc. has executed a series of balance sheet restructuring transactions related to its investment securities portfolio.
UHH College of Business & Economics Releases Dean’s List
The following University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo College of Business and Economics students received Dean’s List recognition for the fall 2018 semester.
Social Media Workshops Being Held in Hilo
A series of social media workshops in Hilo will be offered to help Big Island small business owners maximize their social media presence in the new year.
Na Po‘e Pa‘ahana Awards Best in Hospitality Industry
The Hawai‘i’s hospitality industry honored the best-of-the-best of its employees at the 29th Annual Na Po‘e Pa‘ahana (the hard-working people) Awards.
KKCC Receives Chamber Week Proclamation
Chamber of Commerce executives from across the state of Hawai‘i headed to the state Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 9, for a Chamber Week proclamation ceremony.
First Hawaiian to Report Fourth Quarter 2018 Financial Results
First Hawaiian Inc., plans to release its fourth quarter 2018 financial results after market close on Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019.
HLPA Appoints 2019 Board of Directors
The Hawaii Lumber Products Association (HLPA) announced its 2019 Board of Directors on Jan. 10, 2019.
All West Hawai‘i Transfer Stations are Open
The County of Hawai‘i Department of Environmental Management reports that all West Hawai‘i transfer stations are open and operating as of Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019.
Yamamoto Named New Director of Public Works
Mayor Kim’s Office reports that long-time County engineer David Yamamoto has been confirmed by the Hawai‘i County Council as the new Director of Public Works.
Hawaiian Airlines Donates Over $187,000 to Nonprofits
Hawaiian Airlines employees gathered to present over $187,000 to Aloha United Way, the Polynesian Voyaging Society, Bishop Museum and the Hawaiian Islands Land Trust.
HDOA Holding Statewide Workshops in January
The Market Development Branch of the Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture (HDOA) will be holding statewide workshops in January 2019.
Youth Foundation Offers Scholarships to Graduates
The Hawai‘i Rotary Youth Foundation (HRYF), since its incorporation, through March 18, 2018, has awarded 1,750 scholarships with a total value of $6,488,313.
Dill Stepping Down From PIDF
For over two decades, local nonprofit Partners in Development Foundation (PIDF) has provided support to Native Hawaiians.
CPB Offers Loans for Residents Impacted by Shutdown
Central Pacific Bank (CPB) is offering a special loan program to assist Hawai‘i residents impacted by the partial federal government shutdown.
