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News for Economy
Tuesday, November 28, 2023Kailua-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 moreCategories: Economy, Community
Monday, November 27, 2023ROOST Design Hale is excited to report that they are looking to hire first employee since their Grand Opening in October. ROOST Design Hale is Kona's leading interior design firm that offers exciting career opportunities for professionals looking to make their mark in the industry. With an impressive portfolio of high-profile projects across residential, commercial, and hospitality sectors, we ...read moreCategories: Community, Economy
Monday, November 27, 2023Let it Snow! Let it Snow! Let It Snow at Kona Commons Shopping Center KAILUA-KONA, HI (November 27, 2023) – Starting December 1, Kona Commons Shopping Center will celebrate the holiday season with nightly snowfalls in the area fronting Jeans Warehouse. From December 1 to December 24 snow will fall for 10 minutes every half hour from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Bring the family by to experience the wonder ...read moreCategories: Community, Economy
Monday, November 27, 2023Congratulations 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 moreCategories: Community, Economy, Education
Monday, November 27, 2023Kailua-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 moreCategories: Economy, Community
Monday, November 13, 2023New Member - Rotary Club of Kona Sunrise Rotary is where neighbors, friends, and problem-solvers share ideas, join leaders, and take action to create lasting change. We have club activities, social events, and volunteer projects that offer networking opportunities that build personal and professional connections while at the same time serving the community. And Rotarians can extend those networks ...read moreCategories: Economy, Community, Education
Monday, November 13, 2023Welcome New Member Assurance Case Management, Inc. Assurance Nurse Case ManagementSimplifies injured worker claims.We assist you in the process of moving your injured worker towards medical stability and return to work. We handle your injured worker claims with the same level of care and attention as if they were our own.At Assurance Nurse Case Management, we offer the capabilities and ...read moreCategories: Community, Education, EconomyWednesday, November 01, 2023NOVEMBER 2023DayShipArrivalDeparture1 November, 2023WednesdayPride of America07:0017:008 November, 2023WednesdayPride of America07:0017:0013 November, 2023MondayCrown Princess08:0018:0015 November, 2023WednesdayPride of America07:0017:0019 November, 2023SundaySafari Explorer 22 November, 2023WednesdayPride of America07:0017:0029 November, 2023WednesdayPride of ...read moreCategories: Economy, Community
Wednesday, October 04, 2023Press ReleaseWASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Small Business Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman announced that the SBA has approved more than $139 million in federal disaster loans for Hawaii businesses, nonprofits, and residents impacted by Maui wildfires. Since the fires began, the SBA has approved $40,620,400 for businesses and $ 98,615,000 for residents to help rebuild and recover from the ...read moreCategories: Economy, Community
Tuesday, October 03, 2023HCFCU Welcomes Ronald Ibarra as New Board Member Kailua-Kona, HI – Hawaii Community Federal Credit Union (HCFCU) a leading financial institution serving the community of Hawaii Island, is delighted to announce the appointment of Ronald Ibarra as the newest member of its board of directors. Ibarra brings a wealth of experience and a distinguished career that spans over decades of public service ...read moreCategories: Community, Economy
Tuesday, October 03, 2023Kailua-Kona, HI – The Board of Directors at Hawaii Community Federal Credit Union (HCFCU) is delighted to announce two new appointments to their leadership teams. Cheryl Weaver will be joining the Board of Directors, filling a vacancy left by former Board Chair Dwight Manago. Additionally, the board has approved Lee Minor as the newest member of the supervisory committee. Weaver brings nearly 40 ...read moreCategories: Community, Economy
Friday, September 29, 2023Nick Adler and Jim Shipman of CBRE, are pleased to announce the leasing of a property comprising of 17,022 square feet of improvements on 1.0 acres of land. The improvements consist of 7,500 SF of ground floor warehouse, 4,800 SF of ground floor office/showroom, and 4,722 SF of second floor office/showroom. Nicholas T. Adler (S)Vice PresidentLic. RS-7841Office | Showroom | WarehouseCategories: Economy, Community
Friday, September 22, 2023HCFCU and Ka‘analike Partner to Collect Donations, Raise Over $12KKailua-Kona, HI – In response to the devastating wildfires that swept through Maui on August 8, 2023, two organizations on Hawai‘i Island partnered up and answered the call for help. Nālani Freitas, chair of nonprofit organization Ka‘analike; and Nellie Medeiros, Corporate Development & Marketing Manager of Hawaii Community Federal ...read moreCategories: Economy, Community
Monday, September 18, 2023Welcome to new chamber member - Kukui IT Their goal is to provide their customers with the best service at the lowest possible cost. In addition, they protect your business with our enterprise-class security. Our services start at only $199/mo.kukuiit.comABOUT US: Kukui's world-class team has built some of the most advanced real estate technology available on the market. Since 1996 we have ...read moreCategories: Community, Economy
Thursday, September 07, 2023HONOLULU - Hawaiian Airlines today announced it will restart service between Tokyo's Haneda Airport (HND) and Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport (KOA), operating three flights Oct. 29. through Nov. 4 before restarting regular weekly service on Nov. 22. The airline will gradually return to its original thrice-weekly schedule in March 2024."We're very pleased to bring back our convenient ...read moreCategories: Community, Economy
Tuesday, September 05, 2023Disaster Assistance Now Available to Small Businesses Economically Impacted by the Wildfires in Three Additional CountiesFACT SHEET FLYER SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Low-interest federal Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) are now available to small businesses and most private nonprofit organizations in Hawaii, Honolulu and Kauai counties as a result of wildfires that began August 8 in Maui County, ...read moreCategories: Community, Economy, Education
Tuesday, September 05, 2023All-In-One Payroll & HR For over 25 years HR HAWAII has been helping companies reduce their labor costs & stay competitive. Offering a variety of options to meet the unique needs and budgets of Hawaii’s small to medium-sized businesses, HR HAWAII provides a reliable and affordable solution for outsourced Payroll & HR services. From affordable employee health insurance to work comp claims ...read moreCategories: Community, Economy
Wednesday, August 30, 2023KAMUELA, HI - Dr. Darin Wright, an ear, nose and throat specialist and member of the Queen’s University Medical Group, has joined the team at Queen’s North Hawai’i Community Hospital. Dr. Wright received his medical degree from the University of California San Diego School of Medicine and completed his internship in general surgery and his residency in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery at The ...read moreCategories: Community, Education, Economy
Thursday, August 24, 2023Welcome to new chamber memberOmegaNet Inc BUILDING BRANDS BOOSTING SALES Your First Step To Better B2B SellingB2B ECOMMERCE Simply stated, WE INCREASE YOUR SALES! With OmegaNet you have ONE COMPANY that is knowledgeable and experienced in marketing/promotion in the Gift and Home industry, while being professional at web design, web software and E-Marketing and even print advertising. Since ...read moreCategories: Community, Economy.png)
Friday, August 11, 2023By MICHAEL BRESTOVANSKY Hawaii Tribune-Herald | Friday, August 11, 2023, 12:05 a.m.https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2023/08/11/hawaii-news/two-maunakea-telescopes-to-begin-dismantling-process/ The decommissioning of a pair of Maunakea observatories is imminent. During a Thursday meeting of the Board of the Maunakea Stewardship and Oversight Authority, Greg Chun, director of the University of ...read moreCategories: Economy, Community, Education
Wednesday, August 02, 2023THE 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 moreCategories: Community, Economy, Education
Wednesday, July 12, 2023Welcome New Member - The ERC GroupMore COVID RELIEF FUNDS are available from the Government.Were you affected by COVID-19?Do you have W2 employees?Did you apply for your PPP?Did you apply for ERC?You were forced to close and limit your business and you were given 2 choices: PPP or ERC? Now you can have… BOTH! The ERC Program is not a loan, no repayment and forgiveness required. (get your money ...read moreCategories: Community, Economy
Monday, July 10, 2023Welcome New Chamber Member Hilary Drees USA MortgageGet ready to get approved! It’s easy to get prepared for your application. Depending on your unique financial situation, there are several documents you might need when applying for a home loan. It’s a good idea to start prepping your financial documents before you start to ensure a smooth application process. Here is a list of the most common ...read moreCategories: Community, Economy
Monday, July 03, 2023Welcome new Chamber Member Kona Container Guy Move with Hawai'is Leading Service ProviderSave $ on Monthly Promotion.WHY CHOOSE US We're a local family owned, residential relocation service provider. In 2001, we expanded our shipping services to include personally owned goods, personally owned vehicles and oversized cargo. Since then, our hands on approach to providing in-house services, ...read moreCategories: Economy, Community
Monday, June 19, 2023Welcome to new chamber member BottomLine Concepts Let them help you, Get Your ERC Stimulus CheckReceive up to $26,000 per W2 employee. Claim Your Employee Retention Credit.The #1 Rated ERC FirmERC is a free stimulus program from the US Government (CARES Act)Average refund is $200k per application. No limit on funding.Our expert firm specializes in the ERC filing process.Qualify for ERC in just 5 ...read moreCategories: Community, Economy, EducationMonday, June 19, 2023https://www.destinationkonacoast.com/ info@destinationkonacoast.com or call and leave a message (808) 329-6748https://hawaii.portcall.com/#!https://cruisedig.com/ports/kailua-kona-hawaiihttps://www.cruisetimetables.com/kailua-kona-hawaii-cruise-ship-schedule-2023.htmlCategories: Community, Economy
Monday, May 08, 2023P&S Plumbing has expanded to Hilo and is the largest plumbing service on the Big Island. The Best Plumbers Near YouIf you’re looking for a plumber you can trust, P&S Plumbing provides plumbing services in Kailua-Kona and now in Hilo, whether you need them for your home, project, construction site, or company. With more than 25 years of experience, they can rapidly and efficiently fix any plumbing ...read moreCategories: Community, Economy
Monday, May 08, 2023The end of an era. Today Auto Body Hawaii closed its doors for the last time. From its beginnings in 1973 under the leadership of March and Patty Taylor, to its most recent under Dale and Rissa Matsumoto, Auto Body Hawaii valued customer safety, employee well being, and gave back to the community which it served. The building and business will remain, under a new name and new owners, but it is the ...read moreCategories: Community, Economy
Thursday, April 20, 2023Director 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 moreCategories: Economy, Community, Education
Monday, April 10, 2023KAILUA-KONA, HI – Hawaii Community Federal Credit Union (HCFCU) has announced the promotion of Melody Carvalho to the position of Call Center Manager. In her new role, Carvalho will oversee the operation and functions of the call center, including administration, personnel, and community & public relations. She will also keep the Vice President of Operations informed on the performance and ...read moreCategories: Community, Economy
Monday, April 10, 2023KAILUA-KONA, HI – Hawaii Community Federal Credit Union (HCFCU) is delighted to welcome Christina Salisbury as Internal Auditor. Ms. Salisbury brings extensive experience to this role from Washington Trust Bank in Spokane, Washington, where she most recently served as Lead Business Auditor. A graduate of Eastern Washington University, Salisbury worked in various roles with Washington Trust Bank ...read moreCategories: Economy, Community
Monday, April 10, 2023Stadia Capital Group is a unique firm with a specific mission to offer our clients capital preservation, reliable monthly income, and protection from market volatility. While other firms seek to offer returns that beat the market, we make commitments. Our Certificate of Investment is designed as an effective investment for those seeking reliable monthly income, or as a short and midterm cash ...read moreCategories: Community, Economy.png)
Thursday, March 30, 2023Welcome to new member JLL JLL (NYSE: JLL) is a Fortune 500 company and leading professional services firm that specializes in real estate and investment management.JJL helps buy, build, occupy and invest in a variety of assets including industrial, commercial, retail, residential and hotel real estate. From tech startups to global firms, their clients span industries including banking, energy, ...read moreCategories: Economy, Community
Friday, March 17, 2023HABITAT FOR HUMANITY HAWAII ISLAND RECEIVES GENEROUS DONATION FROM INTERFAITH COMMUNITIES IN ACTION Hilo, Hawaii, March 17, 2023 – Habitat for Humanity Hawaii Island received a $11,960 check from Interfaith Communities in Action (ICIA). It was presented to Habitat's Family Service Manager Adrienne Eisele at ICIA's Spring 2023 Virtual Pilgrimage kick-off at Church of the Holy Apostles in ...read moreCategories: Economy, Community, Education
Monday, March 06, 2023New Member - "PeopleReady, a TrueBlue company, specializes in quick and reliable on-demand labor. PeopleReady supports a wide range of industries including construction, manufacturing, farming, retail and hospitality. Through its game-changing JobStack staffing app, and operating in over 600 markets throughout North America, PeopleReady served approximately 83,000 businesses and help put ...read moreCategories: Economy, Community
Monday, January 30, 2023Kailua Kona, Hawaii, January 27, 2023 – Sandy, a resident from Kona faced a major hurdle – she needed to replace her roof or she wouldn’t be able to get homeowner’s insurance. Through the generous funding from Lowes International, Habitat for Humanity Hawaii Island was able to replace her 30+ year old roof and solar hot water system. Sandy could now get her home insured. For nearly two decades, ...read moreCategories: Community, Economy
Monday, January 30, 2023Welcome to new Chamber member Kuleana Spirits, Inc Kuleana Rum Works was born on the island of Hawaiʻi in 2013 to make and share exquisite rum while creating a thriving local business that celebrates the richness of Hawaiʻi. We are here to elevate rum by celebrating it as a world-class spirit. We do this by making rum from the best ingredients on Earth and without added sweeteners, flavors or ...read moreCategories: Community, Chamber, Economy
Tuesday, January 24, 2023Local Innovation. Global Reach.Startup Hawaiʻi is building a technology startup community on Hawaiʻi Island with the ultimate vision of creating an economic future that is diverse, equitable, and sustainable. This ecosystem - connections, infrastructure, and resources - will empower local tech founders to launch and scale their companies. MissionTo convene and empower every interested ...read moreCategories: Community, Chamber, Economy
Monday, October 31, 2022The 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 moreCategories: Community, Education, Economy.png)
Monday, September 19, 2022Aquaculture sales in Hawaii reached a record-high $79.6 million in 2021, surpassing 2020 figures by nearly 20%. The U.S. Department of Agriculture in its annual report released Sept. 8 said $39.3 million — or 49% — of aquaculture sales statewide in 2021 came from producers falling in the “other” category, which comprises various aquaculture products including finfish and shellfish. Algae ...read moreCategories: Community, Economy
Tuesday, August 02, 2022The 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 moreCategories: Community, Economy
Tuesday, July 12, 2022KAILUA-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 moreCategories: Community, EconomyTuesday, July 05, 2022On 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 moreCategories: Economy, Community, Education
Tuesday, May 31, 2022Welcome to new member Hertz Car Rental! Hertz Rental Car. Let’s Go! https://www.hertzcareers.com/ Hertz embraces a people-driven culture that values big ideas. At Hertz, our people are the most powerful asset we have - so we put you in the driver's seat to make a difference. You will find your purpose, put your passion to work, accomplish big things, and truly connect with our customers. We ...read moreCategories: Community, EconomyFriday, July 10, 2020Dept 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 moreCategories: Community, Economy
Wednesday, July 01, 2020Hawaiʻi 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 moreCategories: Economy
Monday, February 24, 2020Inspiration, 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 moreCategories: Chamber, Economy, Community
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