News for Economy
Friday, June 27, 2025
The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) is seeking comments on its proposed goal for the Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE) program for Federal Highways Administration and Federal Aviation Administration. DBEs are for-profit small businesses whose owner(s) is/are considered socially and economically disadvantaged. Federal funding requirements call for state and local ...read more
Categories: Community, Education, Economy
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
The County of Hawaiʻi invites the public to help shape the future of Hawaiʻi Island through the Laulima Community Survey, available through July 31.
The anonymous online survey aims to capture the voices and sentiments of residents and provide insights into what is most important to them. By repeating the survey every four years, the County will be able to monitor trends and ensure that ...read more
Categories: Community, Economy, Education
Friday, June 20, 2025
Hilo, HI (June 20, 2025) – HFS Federal Credit Union is honored to announce that it has been named the Best-in-State Credit Union in Hawai’i by Forbes for 2025. This prestigious recognition marks the seventh time in eight years that HFS Federal Credit
Union has earned a place on the respected Forbes list.
“We are deeply grateful for this recognition and humbled by the continued trust our members ...read more
Categories: Community, Economy
Friday, May 30, 2025
Hampton Inn Kailua-Kona Bay to Open Summer 2025 Following Major Renovation
The Kailua-Kona tourist district will soon welcome the Hampton Inn Kailua-Kona Bay, opening in Summer 2025. Formerly Uncle Billy’s Kona Bay Hotel, the beloved oceanfront property is undergoing a $30 million renovation led by Sandy Shapery and 12th & A Hotel Partners, with financing arranged by Summit ...read more
Categories: Community, Economy
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Hawai‘i Community Federal Credit Union and Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines Donate $25,000 to Kona Hospital Foundation Kailua-Kona, HI – Hawaii Community Federal Credit Union (HCFCU), in collaboration with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines (FHLB Des Moines), is proud to support the West Hawaii community’s healthcare system through a $25,000 donation to the Kona Hospital Foundation. This ...read more
Categories: Economy, Community
Friday, May 23, 2025
To help Hawaiʻi Island families secure a simple and durable place to live, CU HAWAII donated $12,500 to Habitat For Humanity Hawaiʻi Island (HFH) leveraging a matching grant from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines (FHLB). The funds to Habitat For Humanity Hawaiʻi Island will be dedicated to eliminating substandard housing locally through constructing, rehabilitating and preserving ...read more
Categories: Economy, Community
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Kailua-Kona, HI – Hawai‘i Community Federal Credit Union (HCFCU) is proud to announce the appointment of Tyson Klask as its new Vice President of Operations, effective April 21, 2025. Tyson joined the HCFCU ‘ohana in 2017 and most recently served as Hilo Branch Manager, where he led the successful opening and growth of HCFCU’s first East Hawai‘i branch. A dedicated leader with a passion for ...read more
Categories: Economy, Community
Friday, May 09, 2025
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Monday, May 05, 2025
Welcome to New Chamber Member Sea Dragon Energy, Inc.
https://www.seadragon.energy/seawater-to-jet-fuel
Sea Dragon Energy, Inc. was created to meet the energy demands of the future with innovations today. Our solutions aim at resolving bottlenecks in the energy system to create truly mobile and on-demand production, storage and consumption of energy. This will allow for a sustainable growth of ...read more
Categories: Community, Education, Economy
Monday, May 05, 2025
Welcome to New Chamber MemberNimbleBrain, Inc. AI Simplified
Smarter AI. Faster Decisions.
Affordable for Every Business.
NimbleBrain’s DeepAgentTM technology simplifies AI so you can launch in minutes — no coding, no overhead.From Idea to Use In Minutes
NimbleBrain turns your ideas into AI-driven solutions in a matter of minutes. Our platform understands your intent through natural ...read more
Categories: Economy, Community, Education
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
2026 IRONMAN World Championship Returns to Hawaiian Roots with Kona as Exclusive Location of Reimagined Single Day Race -- Extensive community feedback shows unequivocally that women and men want to race the IRONMAN World Championship in Kona, Hawai`i, together as one `Ohana -- IRONMAN, in collaboration with local and state officials in Hawai`i, announced today that beginning in 2026 the IRONMAN® ...read more
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Friday, April 11, 2025
Welcome to new chamber member eMortgage Hawaii
At eMortgage Hawaii, their mission is to set a high standard in the mortgage industry. They are committed to quality customer service - putting the people they serve first. Their goal is to carefully guide you through the home loan process, so that you can confidently select the best mortgage for you and your family from the many mortgage options ...read more
Categories: Economy, Community
Tuesday, March 18, 2025
Welcome to New Chamber MemberFinance FactorsAnne Reid(316) 734-2386
anner@financefactors.com
About Finance Factors
At Finance Factors, we’re invested in getting you to where you want to be.
For over 70 years, we’ve been offering financial services in Hawaii, working diligently to help generations of families realize their financial goals. Our story started in 1952, when several island ...read more
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Tuesday, March 18, 2025
Welcome to Wise Craft Studio and Horace Dinu
office@wisecraftstudio.com
(808) 756 4575
ArchitecturePool DesignLandscape designInterior DesignProduct DesignRenderingDraftingScale modelingABOUT
I express my passion for life by doing: architecture, woodworking, design, sports, music, drawing, learning about consciousness, and other stuff. In my perception, passion and creativity are very close to ...read more
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Friday, March 07, 2025
Kailua-Kona, HI – Hawaii Community Federal Credit Union (HCFCU) is excited to announce Sonia Jazmin as its new Human Resources Manager. With extensive experience in human resources, Sonia brings a strong background in recruitment & retention, employee training & development, and benefits administration to her new role.
Sonia joins HCFCU from Ali‘i Health Center, where she built the HR ...read more
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Tuesday, February 04, 2025
Waikoloa Village expansion includes Holiday Inn, extended-stay hotel
By Elizabeth ‘Ufi – Reporter, Pacific Business News
Jan 30, 2025
Meridian Pacific, Ltd. is expected to begin construction soon on a $113 million project to build two new hotels in Waikoloa Village as part of its estimated $700 million master-planned mix-used development project that will add more retail and restaurants, ...read more
Categories: Community, Economy
Friday, January 31, 2025
$200-Million Revitalization of Mauna Kea Beach HotelBy Elizabeth ‘Ufi – Reporter, Pacific Business NewsJan 31, 2025 Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, Autograph Collection on Hawaii Island will close its Beach Wing in February as part of the last phase of a $200 million renovation at the hotel that started last year.The hotel announced that overall renovations, which began on April 15, will be completed in ...read more
Categories: Community, Education, Economy
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
The 2025 Power Leaders
By Christina O'Connor – Senior Digital Editor, Pacific Business NewsJan 27, 2025 Fourteen leaders from across industries and throughout Hawaii were recently named as the 2025 Power Leaders by Pacific Business News — and were honored at an event at The Kahala Hotel & Resort. Now in its third year, the Power Leaders awards recognize local leaders for their accomplishments ...read more
Categories: Community, Economy
Thursday, January 23, 2025
https://www.bizjournals.com/pacific/news/2025/01/22/alaska-air-group-rolls-out-spring-summer-schedule.html? Alaska Air Group has released details of its combined schedule for Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines, with adjustments beginning to take effect in March. In an email to Pacific Business News, Alex Da Silva, Hawaiian director of external communications, listed the current Hawaiian routes that will ...read more
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Thursday, January 23, 2025
Toby Taniguchi is the yonsei of his family’s company on the Big Island of Hawai’i. That is, he is the fourth generation to lead the business, Puna Plantation Hawaii Ltd., based in Hilo.
The company comprises businesses including six KTA Super Stores, KTA Express, five KTA Pharmacy locations and K. Takata Store, which Puna Plantation acquired in September.
Puna Plantation’s origins stretch back ...read more
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Monday, December 30, 2024
Welcome to New Chamber MemberMyles DeCoito
AirMedCare Network | Hawaii Life Flight
Membership Sales Manager
Phone: 808-209-0769
Email: myles.decoito@gmr.net
MSM Track Code: 15280Aloha, I’m Myles DeCoito, Membership Sales Manager. Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions. Living in Hawaii means many of us live, work, and play in areas that are remote and isolated. You ...read more
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Monday, December 30, 2024
Welcome to new member Kama'aina Hale Apartments
Kama'aina Hale is located in the Kailua Kona village district less than a quarter mile from the Pacific Ocean. For over 40 years, this 128 unit complex has provided safe and peaceful affordable housing for local families. Its convenient location in along with its diverse community makes for an ideal place to call home and experience our unique ...read more
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Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Kilauea Visitor Center will close for renovations in FebruaryWednesday, December 18, 2024, 12:05 a.m. West Hawaii Today
The Kilauea Visitor Center in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park will undergo substantial renovations starting in February. (Courtesy photo/ HVNP)
Kilauea Visitor Center in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park will close Sunday, Feb. 17, 2025 at 5 p.m. for extensive renovations that ...read more
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Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Hilo, HI – Hawaii Community Federal Credit Union (HCFCU) is excited to announce the appointment of Luke Eclipse-Ujano to its Board of Directors. Luke fills the seat vacated by David De Luz, Jr., who will continue serving HCFCU as a member of the Supervisory Committee.
A proud graduate of Hilo High School and Hawaiʻi Community College, Luke brings a blend of technical expertise, educational ...read more
Categories: Community, Economy, Education
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Kailua-Kona, HI – Hawaii Community Federal Credit Union (HCFCU) is pleased to announce Steven Kaneko as the new Branch Manager of its Kealakekua Branch. Born and raised in Kona, Steven brings over 30 years of banking experience, deep community ties, and a strong commitment to serving Hawaiʻi Island residents.
Steven joins HCFCU after a successful 23-year career with Bank of Hawaii, where he ...read more
Categories: Community, Economy, Education
Friday, December 13, 2024
The Kohala Center receives funding from NIFA to support Native Hawaiian farmers
Grant funds will support new and beginning farmers and ranchers to generate food abundance
WAIMEA, Hawaiʻi Island, Hawaiʻi (December 13, 2024)—The Kohala Center today announced that it received a grant award totaling $749,298 that will support the Native Hawaiian community through the United States ...read more
Categories: Economy, Community, Education
Monday, December 02, 2024
Hawaiian Airlines and Alaska Airlines: Two beloved brands. Taking you further.
As two airlines with rich histories of connecting communities, we are working together to create a powerful platform for growth and opportunities across both the Hawaiian and Alaska brands. We are excited to bring you increased benefits, the premium experience that you know and love, and even greater value as you ...read more
Categories: Economy, Community
Thursday, November 21, 2024
The Hawaii Technology Development Corporation has named Damon Matteo as its new executive director and CEO, the organization announced this week.
Founded in 1983, HTDC is a state agency attached to the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism. It is focused on promoting and developing the state’s technology industry, and its programs include support for technology startups, ...read more
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Thursday, November 21, 2024
For Immediate Release
Hawaiian Telcom is pleased to announce the launch of 3 Gig Symmetrical internet service now available to households in all fiber-enabled areas throughout the state.
In our increasingly connected world, the need for faster internet speeds never stops. With 3 Gig Symmetrical Fioptics internet service, users can download (receive data) and upload (send data) at speeds of up to ...read more
Categories: Economy, Community
Monday, November 18, 2024
Welcome to New Member Hamajang Studio
We founded Hamajang Studio on the belief that great design is site-specific, concept-driven, and rooted in research. Our team embraces the complexities of the design and construction process. Our mission is to streamline this journey for you by making the process personal, collaborative, and fun. Contact us to embark on a simplified, engaging, and ...read more
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Monday, November 18, 2024
Welcome to New Chamber Member Kona Houses for SaleAbout
The moment you meet Kona Houses for Sale’s Jenni Lee, you immediately notice her tenacious energy that will unite you with the spirit, beauty, and romance of the Big Island.
With over $21 million in sales in 2018, Jenni feels she is just getting started. “2017 was an important building year, and 2018 was just the first step in that ...read more
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Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Kona, Hawaii – The 2024 Kona Coffee Cultural Festival celebrated the best of Kona’s world-renowned coffee this past week, culminating in the highly anticipated Kona Coffee Cupping Competition. After a rigorous evaluation of the finest coffee, four Kona coffee farms emerged victorious, including a tie, earning the award of title of Kona Coffee Cupping Champion.
This year’s competition brought ...read more
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Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Welcome to New Chamber Member Verity CPAsGET YOUR BOOKS IN ORDER WITH VERITY CPAs
Verity CPAs offers the right solutions for your business
Alicia Spenceraspencer@verity.cpa(808) 546-5026
Kamuela Office65-1298B Kawaihae Rd, Suite 1Kamuela, HI 96743(808) 887-2100About Us
Founded in 2012, Verity CPAs is a full-service Certified Public Accounting Firm located on the islands of Oahu and Hawaii. ...read more
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Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Cyanotech is delighted to share their Top Trends Report from Vitafoods Asia with a summary of informational flyers for their farm-direct Hawaiian microalgae ingredients and an awe-inspiring flight video over their Kailua-Kona Hawaii Farm.
Top Trends from Vitafoods 2024
Vitafoods Asia is the premier event for functional ingredients and dietary supplement products. The show recently convened in ...read more
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Monday, October 14, 2024
Chamber Members fill the Reader’s Choice Awards list of Best of Hawaii West 2024.
Congratulations to all the winners.
Categories: Economy, Community
Friday, October 04, 2024
SBA Awards $9M in Grants to 49 Organizations Across America to HelpUnderserved Communities Access Development Funding and Innovative Research
HONOLULU, HAWAII – Today, Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the voice in President Biden’s Cabinet for America’s more than 34 million small businesses, announced that the SBA has issued 49 grants ...read more
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Thursday, September 05, 2024
New Member Orchid Isle Ford
Mainland Deals, Big Island Feels
Two Big Island locations to serve you!
76-6319 Kuakini Hwy @ the corner of Lako! in Kona, HI - 808-329-4851
1030 Kanoelehua Ave @ the corner of Makaala! in Hilo, HI - 808-480-8358Thoughtful Amenities
Whether you are waiting for your vehicle to get serviced, picking up a part for your vehicle, or stopping by to check out a new ...read more
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Wednesday, September 04, 2024
New Chamber Member Instant Roofer
Get an Instant Roof Estimate from the Best Roofer for Your Home
Instant Roof Estimates with A.I.
Instant Roofer is the best place to generate instant roof estimates. We’re revolutionizing the roofing industry by providing users with a fast and free way to measure a roof, get an instant roof estimate, and connect with the best roofer in your area for an instant ...read more
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Wednesday, September 04, 2024
New Member - The Kona Coffee Cultural Festival 53rd Kona Coffee Cultural FestivalNov. 1-10, 2024 Hawaiʻi’s Oldest Food FestivalSince its inception in 1970, the Kona Coffee Cultural Festival organization has sought to preserve, perpetuate and promote Kona’s unique nearly 200-year coffee heritage. The Festival and the local community embrace visitors and residents by sharing the unique history and ...read more
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Friday, August 23, 2024
KOHALA, HAWAIʻI — Hilo-based Puna Plantation Hawaii, Ltd. (Puna Plantation), owner of the KTA Super Stores, KTA Express and KTA Pharmacy banners, will officially acquire the K. Takata Store (Takata), a 10,625-square-foot, family-owned grocery store in Kapaʻau on Sept. 23, 2024. Takata Store owners and brothers Rayton and Jerry Takata are set to retire; they initiated the sale to Puna Plantation to ...read more
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Tuesday, August 20, 2024
Kailua-Kona, HI – Hawaii Community Federal Credit Union (HCFCU) is pleased to announce the promotion of Cecilia Calpito to Controller with over a decade of experience and a strong commitment to HCFCU’s values.
Cecilia joined the HCFCU team in 2008, serving in operations before joining the Accounting Department. She saw this opportunity as a foot in the door to gain experience in the financial ...read more
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Tuesday, August 06, 2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 6, 2024
HONOLULU — Governor Josh Green, M.D., today announced a multimillion-dollar, private-sector partnership that will hasten the installation of critically needed infrastructure and put roofs over the heads of Maui wildfire survivors.
"The wildfires happened on Maui, but affected all of us across the state very deeply. It was clear from the very beginning that ...read more
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Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Kailua Kona Cruise Ship Schedule
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Tuesday, August 02, 2022
The Hawaii Island Humane Society Receives $1.5 Million Grant From
The Bob & Renee Parsons FoundationFunds will Support Construction Efforts to Complete the Anne Barasch Ryan Animal Hospital
Hawaii (August 1, 2022) – The Hawaii Island Humane Society (HIHS) – a private, nonprofit animal welfare organization – was awarded a $1.5 million grant from The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation to support final ...read more
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Friday, July 10, 2020
Dept of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT) is very pleased to announce the live launch of the Buy Hawaii, Give Aloha portal site at https://buy.hawaii.gov/.
DBEDT created this portal site to promote the online shopping sites of Hawaii manufacturers, restaurants and farm delivery services. In this first phase, we are promoting the importance of buying local. In later phases we ...read more
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Wednesday, July 01, 2020
Hawaiʻi County General Plan 2040 UpdateSummary of Public Comment and Revised Timeline
The Planning Department appreciates the communities and stakeholders that were part of the robust public outreach in 2019 on the Hawaiʻi County General Plan 2040 Update. A variety of community engagement activities produced valuable input that is actively shaping the next draft. Later this year Planning ...read more
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