News for Economy
Friday, January 17, 2025
Belonging is one of the most profound and uplifting human experiences. It’s the reminder that, no matter how different we may feel, spaces exist where we truly fit. Belonging is the feeling of being seen, accepted, and embraced–where your uniqueness is not only welcomed but celebrated.
The 18th Annual Art Auction celebrates 30 years of creating a community where everyone belongs–a community space ...read more
Categories: Community, Economy, Education
Wednesday, January 08, 2025
Celebrating 39 years of providing scholarships to Hawaii Island!
Hawaii Community Federal Credit Union is proud to offer ten $3,000 scholarships. For 39 years we have awarded these scholarships to well deserving students who are ready to go out into the world and continue their education. Our online application streamlines the process and allows the applicants to save their work and complete it ...read more
Categories: Economy, Community, Education
Tuesday, January 07, 2025
Join us in celebration of the Lunar New Year and a welcome of the Year of the Snake. This free event will include live entertainment, keiki activities, and lots more family fun from 4-8 PM on Saturday, February 8.Firecrackers & Chinese Lion Dance
We’ll be kicking off the centuries-old tradition with firecrackers before the colorful Chinese Lion Dancers from Yao Gong Lion Dance Team perform their ...read more
Categories: Community, Economy
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
Categories: Community, Economy, Education
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
Categories: Community, Economy, Education
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
Categories: Community, Economy
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: Education, Economy, Community
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Thursday, December 12, 2024
Sunrun welcomes Michael Walsh to the Kailua-Kona Sunrun team
"I leverage my expertise in renewable energy solutions to help homeowners transition to solar power. My role involves educating potential customers on the benefits of solar energy, conducting site assessments, and designing tailored solar systems that meet each customer's unique needs. I am passionate about driving sustainability and ...read more
Categories: Community, Economy, Education
Thursday, December 12, 2024
Hawai‘i Tourism Authority Partnerships Focus on Natural Resources,
Culture, Festivals and Signature EventsNearly $3 million to support 105 community projects, programs and events
statewide in the first six months of 2025
HONOLULU – The Hawai‘i Tourism Authority (HTA) has announced its upcoming community partnerships focused on natural resources, cultural initiatives, festivals and signature ...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: Community, 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
Categories: Economy, Community, Education
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
Categories: Community, Economy
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
Categories: Economy, Community
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
Categories: Economy, Community, Education
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
Categories: Economy, Community
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
Categories: Community, Economy
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: Community, Economy
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
Categories: Community, Economy, Education
Monday, September 16, 2024
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Categories: Economy, Community
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
Categories: Economy, Community
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
Categories: Community, Economy
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
Categories: Community, Economy, Education
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
Categories: Community, Economy
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
Categories: Community, Economy
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
Categories: Economy, Community
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
Categories: Community, Economy
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
Categories: Economy, Community
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
Categories: Economy, Community
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
Categories: Economy, Community, Education
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
Categories: Community, Education, Economy
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
Categories: Community, Economy
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
Categories: Economy, Community
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
Categories: Economy, Community
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
Categories: Community, Economy
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
Categories: Economy, Community
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
Categories: Economy, Community
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, 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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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
Categories: Community, Economy
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
Categories: Economy
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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