Business
Bailey replaces Mattson as president & CEO of Castle Hospitality Group
Castle Hospitality Group has selected Matt Bailey to succeed Alan Mattson as President & CEO of the Hawaiʻi-based hotel, condo resort and vacation rental management company.
Koloa Rum Company partners with Foodland to launch exclusive 75th anniversary cocktail
The Koloa Hawaiian Mango-Pineapple Rum Cocktail features Kōloa Kauai White Rum, blended with tropical mango and pineapple, and visually portrays a sunset-like appearance.
Outrigger adds Kaua‘i Beach Resort in Līhu‘e to portfolio
The resort is spread across 25 acres of beachfront property with 350 guest rooms offering ocean views.
Hawaiʻi Health Systems, Kaiser agree on new 4-year contract
During the next 60 days, the two health care providers will focus on finalizing the remaining details of the agreement.
Aloha Petroleum, parent companies donate $100K to support Maui wildfire relief and recovery efforts
The Hawai’i gasoline marketer and convenience store operator also launched an in-store fundraising initiative at its Aloha Island Mart locations on Kaua‘i, the Big Island, O‘ahu and Maui
Made in Hawai‘i Festival to donate of proceeds to Maui wildfire relief effort
The three-day Made in Hawai‘i Festival is planned for this weekend, Aug. 18-20, at the Hawai‘i Convention Center in Exhibition Halls I and II.
Koloa Rum Co. to host benefit for those impacted by Maui wildfires
Kaua‘i’s own Spirit of Aloha is adding its name to the list of companies, organizations, agencies and individuals from around the globe showing an outpouring of support for wildfire relief and recovery efforts on Maui.
Hawai‘i’s Finest hopes to raise $300K for Maui wildfire relief during benefit concert
The renowned Native Hawaiian-owned brand from Molokai already raised $250,000 for wildfire relief efforts on Maui through its Kōkua Maui T-shirt fundraiser.
2023 Made in Hawai‘i Festival to include Kaua‘i Made vendors
The Kaua‘i Made program, launched in 2006, aims to provide Kaua‘i-made products with more visibility and encourage production of value-added agricultural products.
State levies penalty against ShredCo of Kaua‘i for alleged air permit violations
The violations, which are related to a failure to submit several reports in 2021 and 2022 and pay an annual permit fee of $500 in 2022, were documented and confirmed as a result of record reviews conducted by the Clean Air Branch.
Grove Farm Foundation donates $1M to support Maui relief, rebuilding efforts
The Kaua’i-based foundation is the philanthropic arm of Hawai‘i-born and raised entrepreneur and philanthropist Steve Case’s Grove Farm.
Central Pacific Bank Foundation welcomes new class of WE by Rising Tide women entrepreneurs
The free 11-session program is designed for women entrepreneurs to hone financial management skills, develop marketing strategies, and network with business professionals.
Kaua‘i’s craft breweries to double from 2 to 4 in 2023 – with a fifth in the works
The number of Kaua‘i-based craft breweries is now set to double by the end of 2023, due to the recent opening of Nā Pali Brewing Company in Wailuā and the planned opening of Mucho Aloha in Kōloa in November.
Founded by social workers, Hawaiʻi Medical Service Association turns 85
The Hawaiʻi Medical Service Association was founded by social workers in 1938 and now has 780,000 members.
University of Hawaiʻi system ranked among nationʻs best employers for women by Forbes
The University of Hawaiʻi System ranks No. 17 in the U.S. education industry on Forbes’ 2023 America’s Best Employers for Women list, highlighting the university’s commitment to an inclusive work environment.
Hawaiian Telcom to award $140,000 to nonprofits for digital equity grants
Hawaiian Telcom marks its 140th year of service by committing $140,000 in digital equity grants to local nonprofits to expand broadband internet access across the state.
Fast food chain Chick-fil-A seeking franchise operators in Hawaiʻi; hosting webinar Aug. 2
Atlanta-based fast-food chain Chick-fil-A is recruiting franchise operators for Hawaiʻi; and is holding a webinar on Aug. 2 to provide more information.
Hawai‘i Tourism Authority sets 2023 conference date
The conference will focus on ongoing efforts to shape a regenerative tourism future for Hawaiʻi that prioritizes the well-being of its people, places, and culture.
Kīlauea’s ʻĀhuimanu shopping center welcomes two new businesses
A new, 1,100-square-foot Kaua‘i Juice Co. location offers an array of healthful grab-and-go foods, cold-pressed juices and more.
Kauaʻi vacation rental occupancy for May down 14% from a year ago
The occupancy for Kauaʻi vacation rentals in May was 51.7%, which is down 1.1% from a year ago and 28.2% lower than May 2019, before the COVID-19 pandemic struck.