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In Hilo, Senator Hirono Meets with Lahainaluna Students, Visits Local Businesses, and Tours Puainako Repaving Project

US Sen. Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) spent the day in Hilo, where she met with Lahainaluna students participating in the 61stAnnual Merrie Monarch Festival, toured small businesses participating in this year’s 8th Hawaiʻi on the Hill, and viewed the Puainako Paving Project at Waiākea Intermediate School.

Farm-to-Bar Maui Kuʻia Estate Chocolate Wins Gold

Maui Ku‘ia Estate Chocolate was named a “Producer of Excellence” and given the Gold Award in the Asia-Pacific Region in the International 2021 Cocoa of Excellence Awards, announced virtually from Rome, Italy, on Dec. 16.

Chef Sheldon Simeon Represents Maui in New Virtual Series with Hawaiian Airlines, Mana Up

Hawaiian Airlines Bank of Hawaii World Elite Mastercard and business accelerator Mana Up are launching a “Meet the Makers” virtual event series this month to celebrate nine up-and-coming Hawai‘i entrepreneurs and offer viewers special products and promotions.Sheldon Simeon of Tin Roof in Kahului and Lineage in Wailea will be featured in the series, August 25.

Mana Up Accelerator Participants Experience Revenue Growth

Mana Up, an initiative to build Hawai’i’s next 100 product companies earning $1 million or more in annual revenue, announced its first cohort expects to increase revenue by 67%.