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Hirono says proposed bill for Women's Business Centers would 'support our small, local businesses'
By George Willis | Oct 2, 2022
U.S. Sen. Mazie K. Hirono joined a group of Democratic colleagues to introduce the Women’s Business Centers Improvement Act of 2022, aiming to improve the U.S. Small Business Administration/s Women’s Business Center Program.
Gimon: 'Green Aloha’s new dispensary will provide much-needed access to patients'
By George Willis | Sep 28, 2022
Green Aloha Ltd.’s application to open a second retail facility in Kauai has been approved by the Hawaii State Department of Health.
Big Island Coffee Roasters win prelims of HCA event
By George Willis | Sep 16, 2022
The Big Island Coffee Roasters earned first place for the second straight year at the 2023 SCA U.S. Coffee Championship Prelims.
Shikada: 'The court’s decision is an important affirmation'
By George Willis | Sep 9, 2022
A unanimous decision by the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit preserves opportunities for small businesses owned and operated by the blind.
Hawaii tourism enjoys highest monthly visitor count since January 2020
By George Willis | Sep 3, 2022
A total of 919,154 visitors came to the Hawaiian Islands in July 2022.
Court rules Hawaii, 41 other states can sue drug manufacturer Indivior
By George Willis | Sep 2, 2022
Hawaii is among 42 states that can proceed with their litigation against Indivior Inc., the maker of Suboxone.
Hawaii DBEDT: 'We continue to be optimistic' as visitor numbers increase
By George Willis | Aug 6, 2022
Tourism is up in Hawaii in a significant way, a recent news release from DBEDT said.
Levins: ‘Servicemembers should not be taken advantage of by businesses’
By Trina Thomas | Aug 2, 2022
The Executive Director of Hawaii’s Office of Consumer Protection, Stephen Levins, recently announced that $34.2 million will be repaid to 46,000 service members and veterans who were deceived and defrauded by Harris Jewelry.
New 'seasonally adjusted' Hawaii employment figures released
By John Kelly | Jul 23, 2022
The State of Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism said that the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for June was 4.3 percent, compared to the revised rate of 4.1 percent in May on July 21st.
Hawaii launches new program to help small businesses and nonprofits in 'creating new jobs and strengthening Hawaii’s economy'
By Andy Nghiem | Jul 21, 2022
Hawaii's Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism (DBEDT) recently announced a new program to provide expanded access to credit for small businesses and nonprofits across the state.
Aloha Harvest executive director: 'We work with over 1,000 donors and nonprofit organizations that feed the hungry'
By Steven Hughes | Jun 9, 2022
Aloha Harvest has recovered 30 million pounds of food for Hawaiian families, an achievement Gov. David Ige calls "a big milestone," according to a tweet.
Hawaii business and development director praises 'healthy and vibrant' rebound in state's tourist industry
By John Kelly | Jun 2, 2022
Mike McCartney, director of Hawaii's Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism, said last week that tourism in Hawaii has rebounded to the highest rate since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hawaii Coffee Association executive director shares latest efforts during 27th annual conference
By David Hutton | May 27, 2022
The Hawaii Coffee Association (HCA) held its 27th annual conference from May 19-21 at Outrigger Kona Resort & Spa in Kona, featuring the winners of HCA’s 13th annual Statewide Coffee Cupping Competition as well as the inaugural Café Collective SigBev Competition, and a lineup of speakers that shared HCA’s latest progress on combating Coffee Leaf Rust (CLR).
Hawaii Coffee Association names Statewide Coffee Cupping, barista winners at 27th annual conference
By Press Release | May 25, 2022
Winners of the Hawaii Coffee Association’s 13th Annual Statewide Coffee Cupping Competition and the inaugural Café Collective SigBev Competition were announced during the 27th Hawaii Coffee Association Conference May 19-21 in Kona.
Hawaii Coffee Association reaches agreement to fight counterfeiting
By David Beasley | May 20, 2022
The Hawaii Coffee Association (HCA) has reached an agreement with the Oritain company to build a statewide “origin fingerprint” database to verify the origins of coffee grown in Hawaii, according to a news release.
Nearly half of Hawaii employees were working remotely in August, reflecting 'Hawaii’s changing economic landscape'
By David Hutton | May 17, 2022
A recent study by the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT) of Hawaii businesses and employees found that an estimated two out of every five (42.4%) private-sector payroll employees were working remotely as of August 31, 2021, including 20,636 working from out of state.
Grab a cup and join Ka‘u Coffee Festival online events
By Laurie A. Luebbert | Mar 14, 2022
You won’t get your morning caffeine from your computer, but the Ka’u Coffee Festival will bring coffee-themed events online this April.
Project Hawaii, Inc., receives Starbucks Foundation Neighborhood Grant: 'Helping homeless keiki succeed'
By George Willis | Feb 9, 2022
Project Hawaii, Inc., a nonprofit dedicated to ending poverty for children in Hawaii, received a grant from The Starbucks Foundation Neighborhood Grant program.
Hawaii Green Business honors 14 venues for 'helping advance the state’s clean energy and sustainable goals'
By Emily Bevard | Jan 26, 2022
Fourteen venues and events were recognized in the annual Hawaii Green Business Program Awards Jan. 14, honoring them for energy efficiency and sustainable business practices that will advance the state’s clean energy and sustainability goals.
Ige: 'Hawaii has been a big part of the solution' to filming safely during the COVID-19 pandemic
By Bob Martin | Jan 11, 2022
Hawaii Gov. David Ige (D) recently announced that Hawaii has become one of the safest spots in the world to film amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, noting that demand for online entertainment has been on the rise.