News for Economy
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
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Tuesday, November 19, 2024
Support local and shop small at Keauhou Shopping Center on Small Business SaturdayCelebrate Small Business Saturday with giveaways, entertainment, and fun activities for the entire ‘ohana on Nov. 30.KEAUHOU, HAWAI‘I (Nov. 19, 2024) – Start your holiday season by shopping local at Keauhou Shopping Center on Small Business Saturday, Nov. 30. Celebrate and support local businesses with exclusive ...read more
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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
Our own Ross Wilson Jr. has been named the 2024 Christmas Grand Marshall. Ross is and active Chamber member and the Economic Development Committee Committee Chair
Hilo native Ross Wilson Jr.worked a summer in Kona in the mid-1970s and loved it. He moved permanently to Kona in 1980. Active in community affairs, Ross is the Executive Director for the Kailua Village Business Improvement ...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
Wednesday, October 09, 2024
GREEN ENERGY GRANTS & FUNDING FOR BUSINESSESLIVE WEBINAR | WEDNESDAY, OCT 23 | 10:00-11:30AM
Join us and learn how to upgrade and fund solar and other green energy initiatives for your farm, restaurant and small business. Upgrade cooling equipment, solar generation and other fixtures. Learn about Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) grants from the USDA for solar and energy efficiency ...read more
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Tuesday, October 08, 2024
Jingle & Mingle event is designed to help support big families, small businesses and large groups of friends who are looking for an elevated way to celebrate the holidays this year WITHOUT the expenses of having to plan a party, create a menu, hire live entertainment, cleanup afterwards or ask around for holiday prize giveaways. This evening will be a festive gathering of different people from ...read more
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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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Wednesday, September 18, 2024
KAILUA-KONA, HAWAI`I (September 17, 2024) - Island Naturals grocery store in the Kona Commons Shopping Center has opened its Hot Bar, adding a new option for busy families, couples or singles looking for a tasty and convenient meal. Available Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., the Hot Bar provides healthy, delicious food choices without the fuss of meal preparation. It is a great addition ...read more
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Monday, September 16, 2024
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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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Tuesday, September 03, 2024
New Chamber Member BSafety Solutions LLC
Occupational health and safety training in HawaiiHelping you keep your employees safe Our focus is to deliver quality support, knowledgeable trainings and comprehensive consultations.We believe in open communication with our clients, to achieve their safety goals and create long lasting relationships. With over 20 years of occupational health and safety ...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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Monday, August 12, 2024
Young Brothers offers support to active non-profit, 501(c)3, organizations in the form of gratis shipments, which are in-kind services to transport goods on Young Brothers sailings. Over recent years we have regularly provided assistance to organizations in our communities make a greater impact.
As a guideline, Young Brothers provides gratis shipping benefits to non-profit organizations with a ...read more
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Friday, August 09, 2024
Friday 8/9/2024 https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/
WAIKOLOA BEACH RESORT — On a fun-filled Fourth of July, Kings’ Shops held its Great Waikoloa Rubber Duckie Race and raised over $33,000 for the United Cerebral Palsy Association of Hawaii, celebrating 65 years. The daylong event was a success, with hundreds of spectators cheering on their bright yellow ducks as they floated across Kings’ ...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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Thursday, August 01, 2024
MAUNA LANI, AUBERGE RESORTS COLLECTION WELCOMES RHODA MAGBITANG AS NEW EXECUTIVE CHEF AT HISTORIC RESTAURANT CANOEHOUSE
News provided by Mauna Lani, Auberge Resorts Collection
Jul 31, 2024, 12:05 ET
WAIMEA, Hawaii, July 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- One of Hawaii's most legendary restaurants will welcome a new Executive Chef this summer. CanoeHouse at Mauna Lani, Auberge Resorts Collection ...read more
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Monday, July 22, 2024
Welcome to New Member Hawaii Solar Panel CleaningHawai‘i's Top Rated Solar Panel Cleaning Company.
Hawaii Solar Panel Cleaning provides commercial solar panel cleaning services on the islands of Hawaii, Oahu, Maui, Kauai, and Lanai.
Additionally, as a locally owned business with our roots in Hilo, Hawaii, we proudly offer residential solar panel cleaning services on The Big Island from Hilo to ...read more
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Monday, July 22, 2024
HCFCU’s Nellie Medeiros Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award from Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce
Waimea, Hawaii – Hawaii Community Federal Credit Union (HCFCU) is proud to announce that Nellie Medeiros, HCFCU’s Corporate Development and Marketing Manager, has been awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce. The award, presented at the Chamber’s annual ...read more
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Tuesday, July 16, 2024
The Kailua Village Business Improvement District launched the inaugural Historic Kailua Village magazine in July. The free magazine is available throughout the Village in KVBID’s branded publication racks. The July to December edition had a print run of 25,000. The cover features a stunning sunset photo of Ahu’ena Heiau and Kamakahonu Bay.
The inaugural magazine is the Culture and History ...read more
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Tuesday, July 16, 2024
Promoting Kona's Royal Past
The Kailua Village Business Improvement District enhanced its publication racks in Historic Kailua Village while promoting Kona’s royal past. Royal Footsteps Along the Kona Coast, Hawaii’s Scenic Byway, is a collaborative effort between community, business and government to protect, preserve, restore, promote, and share the extensive and extraordinary intrinsic ...read more
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Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Kailua Kona Cruise Ship Schedule
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Tuesday, June 25, 2024
PHOTOS & VIDEO: Hirono and Chamber of Commerce Hawaii Host 8th Annual “Hawaii on the Hill” in Washington, D.C.
~ Flagship Taste of Hawaii on Capitol Hill event attracted more than 1,000 attendees, including Senators, Administration officials, and staff ~
WASHINGTON, DC – This week, Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI), a member of the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee, hosted ...read more
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Tuesday, June 18, 2024
Starting June 20th, we're updating our parking program to better serve our community.
Locals now enjoy 90 minutes of free parking with validation from participating tenants!
Non-locals can also benefit with a 50% discount for up to 90 minutes with validation.READ MORE:https://www.thecoconutgrovemarketplace.com/news/Parking-at-Coconut-Grove-Marketplace/2130010381/ Free Parking with Validation:Up ...read more
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Tuesday, June 18, 2024
PHOTOS & VIDEO: Hirono and Chamber of Commerce Hawaii Host 8th Annual “Hawaii on the Hill” in Washington, D.C.
~ Flagship Taste of Hawaii on Capitol Hill event attracted more than 1,000 attendees, including Senators, Administration officials, and staff ~
WASHINGTON, DC – This week, Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI), a member of the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee, hosted ...read more
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Monday, June 17, 2024
Two out of three small businesses close within 10 years, and 82% of of business fail due to mismanagement of cash flow. Set up for success with the best practices and considerations available in this free guide.
https://info.proservice.com/pr/growing-and-scaling-your-biz
In this guide, you'll learn how to:
Differentiate growing vs. scaling Forecast cash flow Build teams for ...read more
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Monday, June 17, 2024
Welcome to new member Krua Thai Cuisine!
KRUA THAI CUISINE is a family-owned and operated restaurant in Kailua-Kona that uses the highest quality ingredients and spices to create 60 great varieties of delicious Thai food. Stop by for lunch or dinner at our open kitchen restaurant to try our Thai appetizers, soups, salads, noodles, and many other selections.
Savor everything from Thai stir fry to ...read more
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Tuesday, June 04, 2024
KAILUA-KONA, HI – Hawaii Community Federal Credit Union (HCFCU) proudly announces its Board of Directors for the 2024-2025 term. For the first time, HCFCU held its Annual Member Meeting at the Kaloko Facility, marking a departure from the traditional luncheon setting. During this gathering on May 11, 2024, the election results for the Board of Directors were announced.
HCFCU Board Officers for ...read more
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Tuesday, May 28, 2024
Welcome to new chamber member Thryv.Sales: 1 (888) 733-9482Do-it-all small business software
Small businesses run better on Thryv. We have everything you need to communicate effectively, manage your day-to-day and grow your business — all in one place.Designed to flex and scale as your needs evolve and your business grows.
Whether you want to attract new customers, scale your business, manage ...read more
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Monday, April 15, 2024
Welcome new Chamber member Big Island Commercial Properties.
Commercial real estate in Kona & West Hawaii.
Real estate by investors, for investors.YOUR BUSINESS IS OUR BUSINESS
With a focus on professional, commercial real estate property management, we help commercial property owners in West Hawaii maintain their investment, help future and current commercial property investors buy and sell ...read more
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Thursday, March 14, 2024
Hawaii Community Federal Credit Union Announces
David Yap as Information Systems Manager
Kailua-Kona, HI – Hawaii Community Federal Credit Union (HCFCU), a leading financial institution serving the communities of Hawaii Island, proudly announces the promotion of David Yap to Information Systems Manager.
Yap began his journey with HCFCU as an intern in 2016 and has served in several roles ...read more
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Monday, January 29, 2024
Alaska Airlines creates Hawai‘i Community Advisory Board to deepen local ties
New advisory board will enable a stronger connection with Hawai‘i communities
HONOLULU — In an effort to continue cultivating a deep and enduring relationship with local Hawai‘i communities, Alaska Airlines announced today the establishment of the Hawaiʻi Community Advisory Board (HICAB). The HICAB will support ...read more
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Friday, January 19, 2024
Returning Shopping Carts
Shopping carts keep disappearing from stores. They end up on our streets, cause a visual blight and frustrate retailers.
Each time a supermarket or store has a shopping cart stolen or damaged it’s out at least $100. Nationwide this equates to several hundred million dollars annually.
Removing a shopping cart from a place of business is theft.
If you see an abandoned ...read more
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Friday, January 19, 2024
KAMUELA, HI - Community leaders, board members, physicians, health care executives, and front line staff gathered today on the front lawn of Queen’s North Hawai’i Community Hospital to celebrate 10 years as part of The Queen’s Health System.
An agreement was signed between The Queen’s Health System and North Hawai’i Community Hospital on January 15, 2014. Since then, Queen’s North Hawai’i ...read more
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Thursday, January 18, 2024
Kailua-Kona, HI – Hawaii Community Federal Credit Union (HCFCU) a leading financial institution serving the communities of Hawaii Island, is proud to introduce Craig Bisgard as the new Branch Manager for its Kaloko branch. Bringing a wealth of experience in property management, finance, and community service, Bisgard is poised to lead the branch into a phase of growth and enhanced service for its ...read more
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Thursday, January 18, 2024
By Laura Ruminski West Hawaii Today lruminski@westhawaiitoday.com
Thursday, January 18, 2024, 12:05 a.m.
Businesses at the Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii Authority and the Hawaii Ocean Science and Technology Park at Keahole Point contributed over $90 million to Hawaii’s economy in 2022, according to a University of Hawaii Economic Research Organization analysis. The report found the total ...read more
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Tuesday, January 16, 2024
Welcome to Rocket Mortgage Robin Wolcott, Executive Loan Officer
Serving Hawaii residents, real estate agents, homeowners, and buyers with mortgage loans and solutions in buying real estate in Hawaii
"With 20 years in lending under my belt, you might think I'm just an Executive Loan Officer, helping buyers and homeowners find the perfect fit in financial tools to achieve their goals. But what I ...read more
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Monday, January 08, 2024
Welcome to new chamber member BI Digital Marketing.
Grow Your Island Business with BI Digital Marketing. Get your business found online, attract and engage more customers and keep them coming back with digital marketing.You’re busy running your business.We can help you grow it.We are a digital marketing agency based in Kailua-Kona, Hawai’i. With over 25 years experience helping retail, tourism ...read more
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Tuesday, January 02, 2024
Welcome to New Chamber Member Lakeside Architecture http://www.lakesidearchitecture.net
Located in Downtown Coeur d'Alene Idaho.
Satellite location in Kailua-Kona HIExperience:Residential:
– Low-Income Homes,Developments
– Custom Dwellings
– Bandominiums
– Cabins
– Cottages
– Communities
– Tiny HomesMulti-Family;
– Duplexes
– ApartmentsCommercial:
– New Construction
– ...read more
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Friday, December 22, 2023
CSO dome gutted and set to be dismantled this coming spring.
Removal of the 34-foot diameter telescope inside the Caltech Submillimeter Observatory (CSO) on Maunakea is complete and deconstruction of the dome is set to begin in spring. The final phase of the decommissioning process is expected to be completed by summer 2024 and will cost CSO more than $4 million.
CSO is the first observatory to ...read more
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Tuesday, November 28, 2023
Kailua-Kona, HI – Hawaii Community Federal Credit Union (HCFCU) a leading financial institution serving the communities of Hawaii Island, proudly announces the appointment of Romeo ‘Romy’ Coronel as its new Executive Vice President of Information Systems. With over 35 years of IT leadership experience, Coronel joins HCFCU to drive technological advancements and innovation.
Prior to this role, ...read more
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Monday, November 27, 2023
Congratulations Joseph Burns
HISBDC State DirectorJoseph (Joe) Burns is our new Hawaiʻi SBDC State Director, effective December 1, 2023. Joe joined HISBDC in 2010 as the Oʻahu Center Director and became the Interim State Director in 2022. Under his leadership, HISBDC strives to expand its outreach, services, and effectiveness in working with Hawaiʻi business clients to start, grow, and thrive. ...read more
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Monday, November 27, 2023
Kailua-Kona, HI – Hawaii Community Federal Credit Union (HCFCU) a leading financial institution serving the communities of Hawaii Island, is pleased to announce the appointment of Manuel ‘Manny’ Ramirez as its newest Branch Manager. Ramirez, a seasoned professional with a master's in business administration from California State University at Monterey Bay and a valid license with the Nationwide ...read more
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Wednesday, November 01, 2023
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Wednesday, August 02, 2023
THE QUEEN’S HEALTH SYSTEM ANNOUNCES LAND PURCHASE IN WEST HAWAII BUSINESS PARK
The 31.15-acre parcel will be developed to increase access to health care services on Hawai‘i Island
HONOLULU (August 2, 2023) The Queen’s Health System and Lanihau Properties, LLC jointly announced today that Queen’s has acquired a 31.15-acre parcel of land at Honokōhau Nui (West Hawai‘i Business Park) in ...read more
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Thursday, April 20, 2023
Director Hilton Lewis to Step DownRich Matsuda to Serve as Interim Director
UC’s Bruce Macintosh and Caltech’s Lynne Hillenbrand to Co-chair Search Committee for New Director
Kamuela, Hawaiʻi, April 20, 2023 – The Board of Directors for the California Association for Research in Astronomy (CARA) today announced W. M. Keck Observatory Director Hilton Lewis will step down effective May 30, ...read more
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Monday, October 31, 2022
The state is proposing the first-ever rules for viewing the creatures at two popular spots off the Kona Coast
By Christie Wilsoncwilson@staradvertiser.com
Tours offering close encounters with manta rays have become a must-do activity for many Hawaii visitors, especially at two sites off the Kona Coast where vessels deposit hundreds of snorkelers and scuba divers nightly to observe the graceful ...read more
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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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Tuesday, July 12, 2022
KAILUA-KONA, HI — Hawaii Community Federal Credit Union (HCFCU) is honored to be named one of the best credit unions in Hawaii on the Forbes list of America’s Best-In-State Credit Unions for 2022. This prestigious award is presented by Forbes and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. HCFCU was one of just five Hawaii-based credit unions to receive the ...read more
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Tuesday, July 05, 2022
On Friday, June 17, Pacific Business News hosted its Hawaii Island Means Business panel event to touch on some of the successes and setbacks affecting the Big Isle business community.
Hosted in-person — for the first time since 2019 — at the Fairmont Orchid in Waimea, the discussion was moderated by A. Kam Napier, Pacific Business News’ editor-in-chief, and featured five panelists including Ross ...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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Monday, February 24, 2020
Inspiration, Celebration and Success at the 15th Annual Living & Design Expo
KAILUA-KONA, HAWAI‘I ISLAND— Dedicated to providing a successful business environment in West Hawaiʻi, the Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce held its annual Living & Design Expo at the Sheraton Kona Resort & Spa at Keauhou Bay this past weekend. With over 40 exhibitors under one roof, attendees found resources to build a ...read more
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