Business
SBA Offers Disaster Assistance to Hawai‘i Businesses & Residents
SBA is offering low-interest federal disaster loans are available to Hawai‘i businesses and residents affected by Hurricane Lane, including wildfires and floods.
IRS Warns of ‘Tax Transcript’ Email Scam
The IRS and Security Summit partners are warning the public of a surge of fraudulent emails impersonating the IRS.
Gas Prices Drop From Last Week
Gasoline prices in Honolulu have fallen 4.7 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.60/g yesterday.
Dept. of Agriculture to Present Prawn Farming Workshop
Participants of the free hands-on workshop will learn how to farm and sell freshwater prawns.
HTA Publishes 2017 Annual Visitor Research Report
The Hawai‘i Tourism Authority (HTA) published the 2017 Annual Visitor Research Report.
Hawaiian Telcom Increases Broadband Access
Hawaiian Telcom is enabling more than 1,000 rural locations throughout Hawai‘i with fiber broadband this year.
ANA Airbus A380 Fleet to Begin Honolulu Service
Gov. David Ige traveled to Tokyo, Japan on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018, for a series of tourism meetings with a wide range of companies and agencies.
CPB Increases Starting Pay Rate
Central Pacific Bank (CPB) has announced an increase to their starting pay rate from $15.25 to $16.00 per hour, effective Dec. 1, 2018.
Kona General Store Museum Exhibit Temporarily Closing
Kona Historical Society will close the Historic General Store Museum Exhibit currently on display in the H.N. Greenwell Store Museum to prepare for the installation of a new exhibit.
Big Island High Schoolers Experience ‘Real World’
Students received new identities and were sent off to experience a simulated “real world” at HFS Federal Credit Union’ Reality Fair.
Hawaiian Airlines Celebrates 90th Year With Giving Campaign
Hawaiian Airlines is matching the first $90K in employee donations to Hawai‘i charities.
Hilo Trade Fair to Showcase Junior Achievers Over Black Friday Weekend
Students from East Hawai‘i high schools will test their sales skills and showcase their products during the upcoming Junior Achievement Trade Fair.
REPORT: Holiday Shopping Tips
Black Friday shopping is one of America’s most treasured holiday traditions.
WORKSHOP: Intermediate Quickbooks, Desktop Version – Hands On
The West Hawai‘i Small Business Development Center will be offering the workshop, “Intermediate Quickbooks, Desktop Version: Hands On” on Tuesday, Nov. 27.
Hapuna Beach Residences Offered to Early Buyers
MaunaKeaLiving.com and Hapuna Realty introduce a new limited offering of luxury condominiums set within the Big Island’s iconic Mauna Kea Resort.
Insurance Policy Locator Tracks Over $1 Million in 2nd Year
The Hawai‘i Life Insurance Policy Locator has matched consumers with policies totaling $1,039,753 in the past 12 months.
Fairmont Orchid Appoints New Executive Chef
Fairmont Orchid has appointed David Viviano as its executive chef.
Sustainable Coastlines Hawai‘i Executive Director Steps Down
Sustainable Coastlines Hawai‘i bids a fond farewell to executive director Kahi Pacarro as he takes on a new role with Parley for the Oceans.
