Business
Genki Sushi rallies to aid those affected by devastating Maui wildfires
Genki Sushi is donating $50,000 to the Hawai’i Community Foundation’s Maui Strong Fund. It also will be donating every month for the rest of the year to support the wildfire relief and recovery efforts.
Hawaiʻi State Federal Credit Union offers emergency assistance, launches Maui wildfire relief fundraiser
The Hawaiʻi State Federal Credit Union Emergency Financial Assistance Program offers loan deferrals, low-rate personal loans and fee waivers for those impacted by Mauiʻs wildfires.
United Public Workers launches wildfire relief effort to support Maui families
United Public Workers AFSCME, Local 646, AFL-CIO has launched a Wildfire Relief Effort to gather essential supplies for Maui families impacted by wildfires.
White Gloves Moving Co. in Kona accepting donations for Maui relief efforts following wildfires
The Big Island logistics firm is accepting supplies and donations Thursday morning to be taken to Maui to help with recovery efforts.
American Savings Bank pledges $100K to wildfire relief efforts on Big Island, Maui
The funds will be dispersed to nonprofits working to support on-the-ground recovery efforts and assist in long-term rebuilding plans.
Central Pacific Bank Foundation welcomes new class of WE by Rising Tide women entrepreneurs
The free 11-session program is designed for women entrepreneurs to hone financial management skills, develop marketing strategies, and network with business professionals.
Business Monday: Zen Garden opens in Pāhoa during pandemic with retreat center, treehouse, rooms
Erhard Rohrmuller opened the Zen Garden in Pāhoa during the COVID-19 pandemic as a place to heal, and now offers an array of alternative and holistic healing services and five rooms on Airbnb.
Reyn Spooner offers back-to-school exclusive promotion for teachers, students
Reyn Spooner, the apparel brand, is offering a special 20% off promotion for teachers and students to help them save on their back-to-school wardrobe.
Regenerative Tourism Conference takes place Aug. 8 & 9 in Honolulu
The public is invited to attend the conference portion, “Regenerative Tourism: Innovations and Pathways for a Sustainable Future,” on Aug. 8 and 9.
Business Monday: Rainbow Isle Party Animals brings furry, feathered friends to you
Instead of your company, church, school or birthday girl or boy having to go to where the animals are, Hannah McKee and her family through their new business can bring them to you for any special occasion or event anywhere on the island.
Kaua‘i farmers featured during luxury resort’s benefit: Supper That Sustains Us
A luxury resort on Kaua’i, 1 Hotel Hanalei Bay, is holding quarterly benefits to help community groups and local farmers.
What should be done to revitalize Hilo’s historic Banyan Drive? Poll results are mixed
Demolition of the former Uncle Billy’s Hilo Bay Hotel is just one step to transforming the “Hilo Walk of Fame.” What did Big Island Now readers think should be done to revitalize Banyan Drive?
Laurel Swan named partner of WhiteSpace Architects
Swan lives in North Kohala and heads the Waimea branch of WhiteSpace Architects, which is designing projects including the new $15 million, 24,000-square-foot Hāmākua-Kohala Health Rural Health, Wellness and Teaching Center.
Hawaiʻi Medical Service Association celebrates 85th anniversary; now serves 780,000 members
The Hawaiʻi Medical Service Association has been providing access to high-quality, affordable healthcare for its members in Hawaiʻi since it was founded by social workers in 1938.
Forbes ranks University of Hawaiʻi system among nation’s best employers for women
The University of Hawaiʻi System ranks No. 17 in the U.S. education industry on Forbes’ 2023 America’s Best Employers for Women list, highlighting the university’s commitment to an inclusive work environment.
Hawaiian Telcom to award $140,000 in digital equity grants to local nonprofits
Hawaiian Telcom marks its 140th year of service by committing $140,000 in digital equity grants to local nonprofits to expand broadband internet access across the state.
Chick-fil-A seeking franchise operators in Hawaiʻi; informational webinar Aug. 2
Atlanta-based fast-food chain Chick-fil-A is holding a webinar for potential franchise operators to learn more on Aug. 2
Business Monday: Louis Pauole goes from dishwasher to chef to owner of Miyo’s in Hilo
Louis Pauole, owner and chef of Miyo’s Restaurant & Izakaya Bar in Hilo is in the process of opening a new restaurant in Kona.
American Savings Bank launches program to assist first-time home buyers in Hawaiʻi
American Savings Bank’s “This is HOME” program provides affordable financing solutions for first-time home buyers, assisting hardworking kamaʻāina in buying a home in Hawaiʻi.
Trust for Public Land appoints new board leadership in Hawaiʻi
Ka‘iulani Sodaro and Race Randle have been appointed as the new Hawai‘i board chair and vice chair, respectively, for Trust for Public Land.
