Business
Paradise Helicopters Expands Service
Paradise Helicopters, the leading Hawai‘i-based helicopter tour company, is expanding service to Waimea-Kohala Airport.
Kamuela Provision Company Appoints New Manager
Hilton Waikoloa Village has appointed Joslynne McDonough as manager of Kamuela Provision Company.
Eco-Tour Operators Honored at Annual Event
Hawai‘i Ecotourism Association (HEA) celebrated its Annual Awards Luncheon on Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2018, at the Hilton Waikīkī Beach Hotel.
ACF Kona Kohala Chefs Awards 7 Scholarships
The American Culinary Federation (ACF) Kona Kohala Chefs Association awarded seven scholarships on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, at the Christmas with the Chefs gala.
Cannabis Provider Changes Brand Name
Lau Ola LLC, a medical cannabis provider, reports that beginning Monday, Dec. 3, 2018, the company will operate under the new brand name of Big Island Grown (B.I.G.) Dispensaries.
2019 Calendar Features Hawai‘i State Capitol at 50
The year 2019 marks the 50th anniversary of the opening of the Hawai‘i State Capitol.
DBEDT Director to Join Sanhi Government Strategies
Luis P. Salaveria will join the firm on Dec. 4, 2018.
Hilo Lagoon Centre to Host ‘Pau Hana in the Penthouse’
Three nonprofits and two businesses will host PAU HANA IN THE PENTHOUSE from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at The Hilo Lagoon Centre on Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018.
Hawaiian Airlines to Open IT Center in Arizona
Hawaiian Airlines Inc. reports that it will open a technology center in the Phoenix area of Arizona in the first quarter of 2019.
Visitor Spending Down in October
Visitors to the Islands of Hawai‘i spent a total of $1.31 billion in October 2018, down slightly (-0.7%) compared to a year ago.
HTA Appoints Tatum as President & CEO
HTA board of directors unanimously confirmed the appointment of longtime tourism executive Chris Tatum as its new president and CEO.
Hilton Waikoloa Replaces Plastic Water Bottles
At the beginning of October 2018, the Hilton Waikoloa Village began its program to eliminate complimentary plastic water bottles in its 248-room MAKAI tower.
UPDATE: 49 Abandoned Vehicles to Be Auctioned
The County of Hawai‘i’s Abandoned Vehicle Section will hold its sixth auction in December 2018 in Kona.
NHCH Emergency Department Receives Recognition
North Hawai’i Community Hospital (NHCH) has been granted accreditation as a Geriatric Emergency Department by the American College of Emergency Physicians.
State Announces Wide Range of Job Opportunities
Gov. David Ige and Lt. Gov.-Elect Josh Green are looking for qualified and dedicated individuals who are interested in working for state government.
SBA: Fact Sheet Regarding Hurricane Lane Disaster Recovery Loans
Big Island residents located in a declared disaster area may be eligible for financial assistance from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).
HTA Awarding $3.56 Million to 130 Programs in 2019
The Hawai‘i Tourism Authority (HTA) reports the awarding of more than $3.56 million in funding to support 130 programs in the Hawaiian Islands.
HELCO Volunteers Remove Damaged Poles at BGCBI
Hawaiʻi Electric Light Co. employees and other community volunteers removed old poles from the Hilo Boys & Girls Club of the Big Island’s baseball fields.
DOH Doctor to Receive Suzanne Richmond-Crum Award
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health (DOH) Harm Reduction Services Branch reports that Cecilia Shikuma, MD, will receive the 2018 Suzanne Richmond-Crum Award.
International Students Contributed $498 Million to Hawai‘i’s Economy
DBEDT released a report on Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018, which analyzes the impact of international students on Hawai‘i’s economy.
