© 2007-2009 Kona Kohala Chamber of Commerce | (808) 329-1758 | 75-5737 Kuakini Hwy. Suite #208 | Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 Hawaii
© 2007-2009 Kona Kohala Chamber of Commerce | (808) 329-1758 | 75-5737 Kuakini Hwy. Suite #208 | Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 Hawaii
Member Spotlight
Captain Zodiac Rafting Adventure was recently featured on ABC’s hit romance reality show, “The Bachelorette.” Jillian Harris and one of her “final two” bachelors experienced an exhilarating, high-speed ocean rafting ride along the Gold Coast of the Big Island, bringing them to a virtually inaccessible and remote black sand beach. The bachelorette and her companion also enjoyed additional adventures along the Kona and Kohala coast and Volcano National Park.
Established in 1974, Captain Zodiac is the original ocean rafting company in the state. The company operates 16-passenger, military Zodiac Hurricane 733’s. For info, phone 345-0466 or visit captainzodiac.com.
The Hawaii Island HIV/AIDS Foundation earned the 2009 Best of Keaau Award in the Public Welfare Category by the U.S. Commerce Assoc. (USCA). The USCA Best of Local Business Award Program recognizes outstanding businesses that have achieved exceptional marketing success and enhanced the positive image of small business through community and business service.
Winners are determined on info gathered by the USCA and data provided by third parties. For info, phone 331-8177 or visit hihaf.org.
Find two ways for kama‘aina to save at Hapuna Golf Course, a challenging, links-style course designed by Arnold Palmer and Ed Seay. With Senior Kama‘aina Rates, golfers age 50 or older pay $45 per round. Purchase a Hapuna Kama‘aina Frequent Player Program Card for $10 and pay $50 per round. Play 10 rounds and the 11th is free.
The senior offer is good for play on Mondays through Thursdays through December 19. Golfers must show a valid Hawai‘i State Drivers License or Hawai‘i State ID. For tee times, phone 880-3000 or visit PrinceGolfHawaii.com
The Hawaii chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA Hawaii) recently honored the best in public relations with its 26th annual PRSA Hawaii Koa Anvil Awards. From nearly 120 entries, a record 61 Koa Anvil and Hammer awards were presented to recognize excellence in both public relations programs and tactics.
Kona Village, represented by Current Events, received several awards. They recognized the resort’s “Green for Decades” public relations campaign, which promoted long-standing eco-practices; a repeat guest postcard campaign; a series of four postcards that played on the senses of smell, taste, touch and sight; and storytelling turndown cards.
Interior designer Susan J. Moss, president of Trans-Pacific Design in Kamuela, successfully completed the technical LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) for New Construction exam from the U.S. Green Building Council. Moss advances to LEED Accredited Professional and is now able to work on LEED projects coordinating the certification process with the U.S. Green Building Council.
Trans-Pacific Design is an award-winning interior design firm, creating custom spaces for commercial, hospitality and residential clients throughout the islands. For info, visit trans-pacificdesign.com.