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Friday, February 14, 2025Welcome to New Chamber Member Trunk Trainers Trunk Trainers is a Personal Training Company on a mission to inspire world fitness, one family at a time. What started as a mobile training service from the trunk of Founder Kelsie Wehren's car has evolved into a worldwide resource for fitness education and accountability. Through personalized fitness programming, we strive to provide fun and ...read moreCategories: Education, Community
Thursday, February 13, 2025Wake up and slay your Saturday with lululemon Waikōloa. We'll be hosting a free, community class every Saturday at 9:00am starting on February 22 2025. This class is accessible to all levels and attendance is complimentary. Come to sweat, stay to shop. Attendees are invited to shop the store pre-open after class. Bring your own mat, towel and water. Limited rental mats are available as ...read moreCategories: Community, Education
Thursday, February 13, 2025KAMUELA, HI - Many older adults, and their family members and friends who care for them, experience concerns about falling and often as a result, restrict physical activity. The Queen’s North Hawai’Ii Community Hospital Trauma Program is offering “A Matter Of Balance,” an award-winning program designed to manage falls and increase older adults’ activity levels. This FREE weekly class will be ...read moreCategories: Community, Education
Monday, February 10, 2025Food by Celebrity Chef, Ippy Aiona, Master Classes, Live and Silent Auctions Support Waimea Country School by joining us for a cozy evening on campus. This year's event kicks off with some great master classes (The Hustle with Angel Prince, Pastels with Sui Lan Gomez, Lei-making, Homebrewing Mead, The Philosophy of Yoga and more). Chef Ippy Aiona (Ippy's Hawaiian BBQ) is preparing a fantastic ...read moreCategories: Community, Education
Monday, February 10, 2025Welcome to New Member Terraformation Hawaii. Biodiverse Forests. Carbon Removal. Community Benefits. Planting the Seeds of Biodiverse Native Ecosystems. Terraformation was founded on Hawaii Island home to two-thirds of terrestrial and marine biomes found on Earth. We have a kuleana (responsibility) to this archipelago that most immediately is impacted by the effects of climate change. Rising ...read moreCategories: Community, Education
Monday, February 10, 2025Welcome to New Chamber Member Hawaii Employers Council. Tracie Foglia (808) 440-8850 tfoglia@hecouncil.org Building Better Workplaces Together Why Partner with HEC HEC is your reliable source of knowledge and expertise. We offer innovative solutions to help better manage your most important asset - human capital. Human resources play a vital role in driving and executing all business ...read moreCategories: Community, Education
Monday, February 10, 2025Welcome to Edward Jones - Brett Carey Brett Carey, Financial Advisor (808) 331-1344 brett.carey@edwardjones.com Kaloko Industrial, 73-5618 Maiau Street Ste A205, Kailua Kona, HI 96740 As an Edward Jones financial advisor, it is a priority of mine to truly get to know each client's story. And it is, of course, important for you to learn about me as well: As a doctor, former small business ...read moreCategories: Community, Education
Monday, February 03, 2025CU Hawaii More Possibilities 2025Introduction Hawai'i Island high school graduates' Class of 2025 and college undergraduates... CU Hawai'i is excited to celebrate Hawai'i Island's 2025 graduating high school seniors and current college students by helping to provide MORE POSSIBILITIES for their academic futures with $25,000 worth of scholarships!Description CU Hawai'i is creating MORE ...read moreCategories: Community, Education
Friday, January 31, 2025SmallBiz Impact Accelerator Showcase presented by HTDC Join COCHI & HTDC for an inspiring evening celebrating innovation, entrepreneurship, and community at the SmallBiz Impact Accelerator Showcase! This event highlights the incredible achievements of our accelerator program participants, featuring presentations from innovative startups and small businesses. You'll have the opportunity to: • ...read moreCategories: Community, Education, Economy
Friday, January 31, 2025$200-Million Revitalization of Mauna Kea Beach HotelBy Elizabeth ‘Ufi – Reporter, Pacific Business NewsJan 31, 2025 Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, Autograph Collection on Hawaii Island will close its Beach Wing in February as part of the last phase of a $200 million renovation at the hotel that started last year.The hotel announced that overall renovations, which began on April 15, will be completed in ...read moreCategories: Community, Education, Economy
Thursday, January 30, 2025An Innovative Work Based Learning Program for Hawaiʻi Students Hawaiʻi Island, [Date] — Vibrant Hawaiʻi, a local organization committed to cultivating resilience and innovation across Hawaiʻi Island communities, proudly announces the launch of Kuhikuhi, a new work-based learning (WBL) program designed to prepare students for successful careers in key industries. With expertise and ...read moreCategories: Community, Education
Friday, January 17, 2025Hawai‘i Police Department’s Kona Community Policing Section in collaboration with the Hawai‘i Island Police Activities League (HI-PAL) is teaming up with Kai’ Opua Canoe Club and Kai ‘Ehitu Canoe Club for the third annual HI-PAL Outrigger Canoe Regatta in Kona on Saturday, March 22, 2025. Keiki age 12 to 18 and clubs are encouraged to sign up now to participate in the HI-PAL regatta, which will ...read moreCategories: Community, Education
Thursday, January 09, 2025Read the Article: https://citylifestyle.com/articles/in-the-business-of-eliminating-barriersArticle by Matias ArredondoPhotography by Fletch Photography Originally published in Kona Coast City Lifestyle “We're trying to show to this community that there's a better way to do primary care. We want our patients to have peace of mind that they have a medical home here,” says Dr. McMurry. Learn more ...read moreCategories: Community, Education
Wednesday, January 08, 2025Celebrating 39 years of providing scholarships to Hawaii Island! Hawaii Community Federal Credit Union is proud to offer ten $3,000 scholarships. For 39 years we have awarded these scholarships to well deserving students who are ready to go out into the world and continue their education. Our online application streamlines the process and allows the applicants to save their work and complete it ...read moreCategories: Community, Education, Economy
Monday, January 06, 2025Kahaluʻu Bay on the Big Island has become a focal point for blending science, tourist education and cultural know-how. So far, hopeful signs abound. Civil Beat ArticleBy Paula Dobbyn/ December 31, 2024 A daughter of the Big Island’s Kailua-Kona region, Cindi Punihaole remembers when the ocean was teeming with life. “My father taught me how to throw a net,” recalled Punihaole, now 74. “The sea ...read moreCategories: Education, Community
Monday, December 30, 2024Welcome to New Chamber MemberMyles DeCoito AirMedCare Network | Hawaii Life Flight Membership Sales Manager Phone: 808-209-0769 Email: myles.decoito@gmr.net MSM Track Code: 15280Aloha, I’m Myles DeCoito, Membership Sales Manager. Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions. Living in Hawaii means many of us live, work, and play in areas that are remote and isolated. You ...read moreCategories: Community, Economy, Education
Monday, December 30, 2024Welcome to new member Kama'aina Hale Apartments Kama'aina Hale is located in the Kailua Kona village district less than a quarter mile from the Pacific Ocean. For over 40 years, this 128 unit complex has provided safe and peaceful affordable housing for local families. Its convenient location in along with its diverse community makes for an ideal place to call home and experience our unique ...read moreCategories: Community, Economy, Education
Thursday, December 19, 2024December 19, 2024 KAMUELA, HI - Queen’s North Hawai’i Community Hospital pet therapy teams gathered for a special holiday visit for patients and staff alike. Busy staff members got to take a quick break with the QNHCH pet therapy animals, and take selfies with their favorite teams. In addition, hospitalized patients who were missing their pets, especially during the holiday season, especially ...read moreCategories: Community, Education
Wednesday, December 18, 2024Hilo, HI – Hawaii Community Federal Credit Union (HCFCU) is excited to announce the appointment of Luke Eclipse-Ujano to its Board of Directors. Luke fills the seat vacated by David De Luz, Jr., who will continue serving HCFCU as a member of the Supervisory Committee. A proud graduate of Hilo High School and Hawaiʻi Community College, Luke brings a blend of technical expertise, educational ...read moreCategories: Community, Economy, Education
Wednesday, December 18, 2024Kailua-Kona, HI – Hawaii Community Federal Credit Union (HCFCU) is pleased to announce Steven Kaneko as the new Branch Manager of its Kealakekua Branch. Born and raised in Kona, Steven brings over 30 years of banking experience, deep community ties, and a strong commitment to serving Hawaiʻi Island residents. Steven joins HCFCU after a successful 23-year career with Bank of Hawaii, where he ...read moreCategories: Community, Economy, Education
Friday, December 13, 2024The Kohala Center receives funding from NIFA to support Native Hawaiian farmers Grant funds will support new and beginning farmers and ranchers to generate food abundance WAIMEA, Hawaiʻi Island, Hawaiʻi (December 13, 2024)—The Kohala Center today announced that it received a grant award totaling $749,298 that will support the Native Hawaiian community through the United States ...read moreCategories: Education, Community, Economy.png)
Thursday, December 12, 2024Sunrun welcomes Michael Walsh to the Kailua-Kona Sunrun team "I leverage my expertise in renewable energy solutions to help homeowners transition to solar power. My role involves educating potential customers on the benefits of solar energy, conducting site assessments, and designing tailored solar systems that meet each customer's unique needs. I am passionate about driving sustainability and ...read moreCategories: Community, Economy, EducationThursday, December 12, 2024Hawai‘i Tourism Authority Partnerships Focus on Natural Resources, Culture, Festivals and Signature EventsNearly $3 million to support 105 community projects, programs and events statewide in the first six months of 2025 HONOLULU – The Hawai‘i Tourism Authority (HTA) has announced its upcoming community partnerships focused on natural resources, cultural initiatives, festivals and signature ...read moreCategories: Economy, Community, Education
Monday, December 02, 2024Welcome to New Chamber Member Mauna Lani Medical Aesthetics & Ultimate Wellness, LLC Providing personalized treatments that utilize your body's natural healing factors to achieve optimal health and rejuvenation. Located north of Kona in The Shops at Mauna Lani Our Aesthetic ServicesPlatelet Rich Fibrin Matrix(PRFM)Vampire Facial/Facelift®NonSurgical Nose ContouringCollagen Lifting ...read moreCategories: Community, Education
Monday, November 25, 2024Kailua Kona — Club Rehab, Inc. is excited to announce the relocation of our main office and physical therapy clinic to a new, convenient location at 73-5590 Kauhola Street, Suite A, Kailua Kona. This move marks a significant step forward in enhancing the services we provide to our valued clients and community. Our new location (across from Home Depot) offers easier accessibility, improved ...read moreCategories: Education, Community
Monday, November 25, 2024Ten $1000.00 scholarships to the first 10 students that apply and register for our Palamanui Culinary Arts 2025 fall program.APPLICATION LINKCategories: Education, Community
Thursday, November 21, 2024The Hawaii Technology Development Corporation has named Damon Matteo as its new executive director and CEO, the organization announced this week. Founded in 1983, HTDC is a state agency attached to the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism. It is focused on promoting and developing the state’s technology industry, and its programs include support for technology startups, ...read moreCategories: Economy, Community, EducationTuesday, November 19, 2024Categories: Education, Community
Wednesday, November 13, 2024Kona, Hawaii – The 2024 Kona Coffee Cultural Festival celebrated the best of Kona’s world-renowned coffee this past week, culminating in the highly anticipated Kona Coffee Cupping Competition. After a rigorous evaluation of the finest coffee, four Kona coffee farms emerged victorious, including a tie, earning the award of title of Kona Coffee Cupping Champion. This year’s competition brought ...read moreCategories: Economy, Community, Education
Tuesday, November 12, 2024Welcome to new member Lifespan Hawaii www.lifespancarehawaii.com Newly licensed by the State of Hawaii. Accepting new clients and always hiring! Everyone deserves to live their best life, every day of their life.Personalized home care up to 24 hours a day by experienced home care aides in addition to social engagement and supported activities.MissionLifespan reimagines what it means to age. ...read moreCategories: Education, Community.jpg)
Tuesday, November 12, 2024(Honolulu, Hawaii) November 7, 2024 – The Visitor Aloha Society of Hawaii (VASH) has recently been honored with the Outstanding Organization award by the Law Enforcement and Security Coalition of Hawaii, a recognition bestowed during the 2024 TOP COP Hawaii award ceremony. On October 18, 2024, VASH President & CEO Jessica Lani Rich accepted this prestigious award from Event Chair Ed Howard of Pax ...read moreCategories: Community, Education
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Friday, October 04, 2024SBA Awards $9M in Grants to 49 Organizations Across America to HelpUnderserved Communities Access Development Funding and Innovative Research HONOLULU, HAWAII – Today, Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the voice in President Biden’s Cabinet for America’s more than 34 million small businesses, announced that the SBA has issued 49 grants ...read moreCategories: Community, Economy, Education
Monday, September 16, 2024La‘i‘ōpua 2020 Enrichment Program Established in 2018, the La‘i‘ōpua Enrichment Programs are free Spring Afterschool and Summer Programs, serving students in West Hawai‘i.2025 Spring Enrichment Program AlertSave the Date! Registration for La`i`ōpua 2020’s Spring 2025 Enrichment Program will begin on October 1. The mission of La‘i‘ōpua 2020 is to identify community needs, foster the creation ...read moreCategories: Community, Education
Wednesday, September 04, 2024New Member - The Kona Coffee Cultural Festival 53rd Kona Coffee Cultural FestivalNov. 1-10, 2024 Hawaiʻi’s Oldest Food FestivalSince its inception in 1970, the Kona Coffee Cultural Festival organization has sought to preserve, perpetuate and promote Kona’s unique nearly 200-year coffee heritage. The Festival and the local community embrace visitors and residents by sharing the unique history and ...read moreCategories: Community, Economy, Education
Monday, August 19, 2024Hawaiʻi telescopes investigate newly-discovered hypervelocity star spotted by citizen scientists August 9, 2024 Maunakea and Haleakalā, Hawaiʻi – It may seem like the Sun is stationary while the planets in its orbit are moving, but the Sun is actually orbiting around the Milky Way galaxy at an impressive rate of about 220 kilometers per second — almost half a million miles per hour. As swift as ...read moreCategories: Education, Community
Monday, July 22, 2024Welcome to New Member Hawaii Solar Panel CleaningHawai‘i's Top Rated Solar Panel Cleaning Company. Hawaii Solar Panel Cleaning provides commercial solar panel cleaning services on the islands of Hawaii, Oahu, Maui, Kauai, and Lanai. Additionally, as a locally owned business with our roots in Hilo, Hawaii, we proudly offer residential solar panel cleaning services on The Big Island from Hilo to ...read moreCategories: Economy, Community, Education
Monday, July 22, 2024Welcome to new member, the Kona Aloha Singers Membership in the Kona Aloha Singers is open to all who love to sing with auditions required only for select small ensembles. The Kona Aloha Singers is a non-sectarian 501 (c)(3) non-profit community chorus that rehearses and performs four-part harmony (SATB) contemporary music. We sing Pop, Rock, Broadway, R & B, Hawaiian and, whatever else we ...read moreCategories: Community, Education
Monday, July 22, 2024HCFCU’s Nellie Medeiros Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award from Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce Waimea, Hawaii – Hawaii Community Federal Credit Union (HCFCU) is proud to announce that Nellie Medeiros, HCFCU’s Corporate Development and Marketing Manager, has been awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce. The award, presented at the Chamber’s annual ...read moreCategories: Economy, Community, Education
Monday, June 10, 2024Leung Consulting Empowering Your Growth in the Digital WorldYour Business, Supercharged Dive into a future where technology drives your success In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, small businesses and solo entrepreneurs face the daunting task of keeping pace. The leap to digital empowerment is filled with hurdles, from navigating complex tech advancements to forging a meaningful online ...read moreCategories: Community, Education
Thursday, June 06, 2024KAMUELA – Queen’s North Hawai’i Community Hospital (QNHCH) has received the international Baby-Friendly designation after a rigorous review process conducted by Baby-Friendly USA, the organization responsible for this certification in the US. QNHCH first received the designation as a Baby-Friendly facility in 2015, and was only the second hospital in the state to receive the special ...read moreCategories: Education, Community
Thursday, May 16, 2024www.gohawaii.comHawai‘i IslandThe Island of Hawaiʻi has such a rich history and diverse landscapes that it’s home to five national park sites. Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park has two of the most active volcanoes on Earth, Kīlauea and Maunaloa, and offers many activities, from scenic drives to hiking trails. Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park, meaning, “place of refuge at Hōnaunau,” ...read moreCategories: Community, Education
Monday, April 15, 2024Welcome to new Chamber member12 Step Ohana Club of KonaUnity. Service. Recovery. Together, we are strongerThe Full 12 Step Plan Located On the Big Island The 12 Step ohana Club of Kona is a non-profit corporation created for our members to meet in a variety of 12 step meetings as well as meet with each other, relax, play games, and participate in monthly events and activities, all of which are ...read moreCategories: Community, Education.png)
Monday, March 11, 2024The sky’s not the limit New Hawai‘i Keiki Museum to open at Kings’ Shops FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Waikoloa Beach Resort—Who knows what’s going on behind the doors of Hawai‘i Keiki Museum? A peek inside their new Kings’ Shops space might show folks unboxing robots, polishing rocks, refinishing an antique plantation desk, or building a home for monarch butterflies. The sky is not the limit, as ...read moreCategories: Community, Education
Friday, January 19, 2024KAMUELA, HI - Community leaders, board members, physicians, health care executives, and front line staff gathered today on the front lawn of Queen’s North Hawai’i Community Hospital to celebrate 10 years as part of The Queen’s Health System. An agreement was signed between The Queen’s Health System and North Hawai’i Community Hospital on January 15, 2014. Since then, Queen’s North Hawai’i ...read moreCategories: Economy, Community, Education
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: Community, Education, Economy
Monday, August 22, 2022ISLAND OF HAWAIʻI PONO PLEDGE WINS INTERNATIONAL TELLY AWARD Island of Hawaiʻi (August 22, 2022) – The Island of Hawaiʻi Pono Pledge, which advocates for mindful, safe, and pono interactions by travelers while on Hawai‘i Island, was awarded a 2022 Silver Telly Award earlier this year. The award in the Online General, Public Interest/Awareness category recognizes a video that was created to share ...read moreCategories: Education, Community
Thursday, July 28, 2022Journey with us to the heart of Kailua-Kona as we explore the beauty and sacredness of Kahaluʻu Bay! In this episode, Cindi Punihaole, director of The Kohala Center’s Kahalu‘u Bay Education Center, shares her personal relationship with Kahaluʻu, the value of aloha ʻāina (caring for the land) instilled by her family, and challenges that Kahalu‘u’s coral reefs face today. Join us as we learn simple ...read moreCategories: Education, Community.png)
Monday, June 27, 2022https://www.hawaii.edu/news/2022/06/24/uh-hilo-honored-for-maunakea-stewardship/ Gov. David Ige with Center for Maunakea Stewardship staff, from left, Jessica Kirkpatrick, Greg Chun and Nahua Guilloz The Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce honored the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo Center for Maunakea Stewardship (CMS) with its 2022 Pūalu Award for Community Education on Friday, June 24. The award ...read moreCategories: Community, Education
