Business
Judges Announced for HIplan Finals
This Saturday, Oct. 27, is the HIplan 2018 Finals. The top 8 teams will compete for a $25,000 prize.
Kamehameha Schools Forms Partnership With Microsoft
Kamehameha Schools (KS) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with technology partner Microsoft.
Hawaiian Electric Companies Launch NEM Plus Program
The Hawaiian Electric Companies has launched NEM Plus, a program that allows Net Energy Metering customers to add features.
HTDC Grants Assist Biodiesel Expenses on Big Island
The Hawai‘i Technology Development Corporation (HTDC) provided more than $900,000 in grant funds to 29 Hawai‘i-based manufacturing companies in June.
WORKSHOP: Aromatherapy Boot Camp, Nov. 4–9
The American College of Healthcare Sciences (ACHS) presents an Aromatherapy Boot Camp on the Big Island that will run from Nov. 4–9, 2018.
NHCH Job Fair, Nov. 3
North Hawai‘i Community Hospital (NHCH), an affiliate of The Queen’s Health Systems, will conduct a job fair on Saturday, Nov. 3
Native Hawaiian Chambers of Commerce Announce New Alliance
The State of Hawai‘i’s four Native Hawaiian Chambers of Commerce have entered into an alliance.
NHCH Names Camacho ‘Employee of the Quarter’
The North Hawai‘i Community Hospital (NHCH) announces that Candice Camacho, a medical assistant in the hospital’s Cancer Center, has been named NHCH employee of the quarter.
OHA to Host Kūlia Grant Orientation Sessions in Hilo
OHA will host two orientation sessions in Hilo on Friday, Oct. 26, 2018, for its new $500,000 pilot grants program.
New Travel Business Enters Tourism Market
A new travel company, Hapa Travel LLC, enters the tourism market as the newest destination management company specializing in group travel to Hawai‘i.
Christmas Tree Growers Meeting
Landowners interested in learning about growing Christmas trees are invited to attend the upcoming grower meeting set for Friday, Nov. 2, from 1 to 3:30 pm.
Business Workshop to Teach Social Media Marketing Skills
Two upcoming workshops will teach small business owners how to maximize their presence on social media.
Hawai‘i ACAC Hosting College Admission Fairs
Hawai‘i ACAC, a nonprofit group of high school counselors, college admissions reps and college counselors will be hosting college admission fairs.
Kamehameha Schools Issues RFP to Harvest Hāmākua Forest Lands
The school has issued an RFP to harvest a 3,000-acre plot of eucalyptus trees on Hawai‘i Island.
HIplan Convenes Round 2 at UH Hilo
During the recent semi finals of HIplan’s Business Plan Competition, 15 entrepreneurs made their pitch as to why their business deserved to win the $25,000.
County Seeking Feedback on Website
The County of Hawaiʻi is in the process of revamping their website.
WORKSHOP: Medicare Basics
What are my Medicare health plan options? Are there penalties for not taking Medicare at 65?
Brown Bag Lunch Series: Developing Capacities
Ku‘ikahi Mediation Center is hosting a free brown bag lunch talk on Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018.
Carreira to Head Mass Transit Agency
Mayor Harry Kim announced that bus transportation veteran Brenda Carreira will be the new County of Hawai‘i Mass Transit Agency Administrator.
Lyft Launches All-Access Plan
Lyft launched its All-Access Plan in Hawai‘i on Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2018.
