Business
Hawai‘i County Sees 2.7% Unemployment in August
The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for the entire state was 2.1% in August.
UH Mānoa Research Programs Get Funding Boost
UH Mānoa has received an increase of hundreds of millions of dollars in federal and private funding
HTFG Issues Appreciation Awards at Conference
HTFG named the recipients of its annual appreciation awards at the 28th Annual Hawai‘i International Tropical Fruit Conference.
Pāhoa Pizza Business Closing
Another business in Pāhoa is closing due to the lack of customers that are coming to Pāhoa and the lack of parking provided to business owners in the small historic village.
HTA Issues RFPs to Support Signature Events in Resort Areas
HTA issued a Request for Proposals offering to provide funding support for Signature Events.
HANO Recognizes Big Island B&G Club CEO
Boys & Girls Club of the Big Island CEO Chad MK Cabral will receive an award from the Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations (HANO).
UH Regents Approve 6 New Maunakea Management Board Members
The University of Hawaiʻi Board of Regents (BOR) approved the appointments of six members of the community-based Maunakea Management Board (MKMB).
Adon Group Receives Investment From TEPCO Ventures
TEPCO Ventures has made an equity investment in the Hawai’i renewable energy company through TEPCO Innovation & Investments US, Inc.
WORKSHOP: HR and Benefits Essentials
The West Hawai‘i Small Business Development Center and NELHA will hold a workshop on HR and Benefits Essentials.
Hilton Hires New Director of Sales, Marketing
Jay Marsella has been hired as area director of sales and marketing for Hilton Hawai‘i.
UH Mānoa Receives $100,000 for National Park Media Project
UH researchers received a $100,000 grant from Google to continue efforts to audio-describe the world for blind and visually impaired national park visitors.
Nearly $1M Earmarked for Vet Cemetery Expansion
Federal funding totaling $934,398 will go to the Hawai‘i Office of Veterans’ Services to expand the West Hawai‘i Veterans Cemetery in Kailua-Kona.
HELCO to Extend Call Center Hours Due to Software Upgrade
The Hawaiian Electric Companies’ Customer Call Center will extend hours before and after its planned software upgrade.
Big Island Immersion School Receives ‘Tourism Legacy Award’
Three organizations—‘Aha Pūnana Leo; Hawaiian Airlines; and Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa; are being presented with the HTA’s highest honor.
Hawi Transfer Station to Close for One Day
The County of Hawai‘i reports that the North Kohala Transfer Station in Hawi, also known as Kaʻauhuhu, will be closed for one day on Thursday, Sept. 20, 2018.
New Board Members Join Hawaiian Tax-Free Trust
Cathy Luke and Randy Perreira have been appointed trustees of Hawaiian Tax-Free Trust in anticipation of the retirement of two current trustees.
Hogan Hospitality Group Acquires Marin Management
Hogan Hospitality Group (HHG), a hotel management company with flagship properties in the state of Hawai‘i, reports that it has obtained a majority interest in Marin Management Inc.
ASB Hires New Executive Vice President, Chief Information Officer
American Savings Bank (ASB) reports that they have hired Brian Yoshii as Executive Vice President, Chief Information Officer.
Hawaiian Airlines, JAL Expand Frequent Flyer Program Partnership
Hawaiian Airlines and Japan Airlines (JAL) reported that JAL Mileage Bank (JMB) and HawaiianMiles members will enjoy reciprocal frequent flyer benefits effective Oct. 1.
UH Seeking Hosts for Health Sciences Students
Many residents in Hawai‘i realize it’s difficult to find a healthcare provider and it’s well known that Hawaiʻi has a shortage of healthcare providers.
