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9th annual Hawaiʻi on the Hill brings spirit of aloha to Washington, D.C.
The event — a partnership between Hawai‘i US Sen. Mazie Hirono and and Chamber of Commerce Hawaiʻi — provides members of the Hawaiʻi business community the opportunity to meet directly with congressional leaders while also showcasing their products.
Proposals for specialty crop grants FY24 opened by state agriculture department
The Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture will be awarding a total of approximately $523,000 to Hawai‘i proposals that enhance the competitiveness of Hawai‘i specialty crops.
Tokyo Star Bank, Central Pacific Bank form business alliance
Tokyo Star Bank Co., Ltd. and Central Pacific Bank have entered into a memorandum of understanding for a new business alliance aimed at strengthening their connection between Japan and Hawaiʻi.
Hawai‘i Tourism Authority names new board chair, vice chair
The Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority Board of Directors has appointed Blaine Miyasato as the new chair and Mahina Paishon Duarte as the new vice chair.
CBRE welcomes new project management director in Hawaiʻi
Commercial real estate services and investment firm, CBRE has named George Denise as director of project management for the Hawaiʻi region.
MEO Youth Services gift wrapping raises nearly $900
Maui Economic Opportunityʻs Youth Servicesʻ fifth annual gift wrapping event raised $863 in donations on Dec. 22, 2021.
Roberts Hawaiʻi Co-Founder Announces Retirement and Leadership Transition
Roberts Hawaiʻi co-founder, Robert Iwamoto Jr. announced his retirement from the company as CEO & chairman of the board, effective Dec. 31, 2020. Iwamoto has served as the transportation company’s CEO & chairman of the board since 1983.
Bill Aims to Help Small Businesses Cover Payroll, Expenses
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act provides relief for small businesses that have trouble covering payroll and operating expenses because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hawaiian Airlines Appoints Interim Senior VP of Human Resources
Hawaiian Airlines today announced the appointment of Robin Kobayashi as interim senior vice president of human resources.
Business Roundup: July 2012
A new bookstore, MEO board of directors, Fatburger in Pukalani, among changes to Maui’s business scene this month.