Gather FCU opens Koloa Branch
KOLOA — Gather Federal Credit Union was not taking any chances with its Koloa Branch on Monday.
Gather FCU has partnered up with EVERFI to provide students access
LIHU‘E — “Financial literacy taught at a young age can build a young adult’s confidence when it’s time for them to live on their own,” said Gather Federal Credit Union Business Development Manager Stephenie Brown.
Orly’s Patisserie to hold soft opening
LIHU‘E — Veronica Lovesy of the Kuku‘iula Development Company said the opening of Orly’s Patisserie in the Hokulei Shopping Village is “long awaited.”
Case of the missing contact tracer millions
The story you are about to read is true. The names have not been changed to protect the innocent. This is the city: Honolulu, Hawaii. I live here. I’m a doggie.
Miyake Concrete Accessories Inc. merges with HPM Building Supply
KEA‘AU — Local, fifth-generation, family-founded HPM Building Supply recently announced that it is merging with local, longtime, family-owned business, Miyake Concrete Accessories Inc.
Chamber takes pulse of businesses; feelings are mixed
LIHU‘E — The Kaua‘i Chamber of Commerce recently sent a survey to all of its members, and the results concluded that most businesses rank the safety and health of the people of Kaua‘i as a top priority before their own business needs. Yet there were still some mixed responses.
Lydgate Farms selected to represent the US
The Fine Chocolate and Cacao Institute, founded by Harvard Professor Carla Martin, will hold its FCCI Origin Series: United States event virtually today at 11 a.m., featuring Kaua‘i’s Lydgate Farms.
Bill opens up Hawai‘i to hemp industry
‘OMA‘O — The team at Kaua‘i Hemp Company Farms and Nalu Botanicals Lab stand in front of the “Ka la hiki ola” mural overlooking its farm in ‘Oma‘o, thinking that it truly is a “dawning of a new day.”
Businesses awarded grants
As of Friday, the Kaua‘i Small Business Boost Program approved and awarded 650 grants to local businesses, totaling $5 million of the county’s share of the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act passed in March, according to a press release.
Small-business cohorts sought for incubator
A new business pilot program is looking for ideal candidates to apply for a cohort program.
Spectrum relocates to Kukui Grove
LIHU‘E — Spectrum Mobile Kaua‘i Area Manager Faith Pau said everyone is ready to go, Wednesday, as she flitted between putting up an array of smartphones and other late-minute details that come with the opening of a new facility.
Applications bog down Kaua‘i Small Business Boost website
LIHU‘E — Applications are currently being processed for the Kaua‘i Small Business Boost program. Applicants will be notified within three days on the status of their application.
Wall art graces Koloa Village
A new concrete wall of hand-sculpted art is being built along Weliweli Road, and passers-by have contributed to the design.
The fear of disappearing shares of CARES Act money
Two weeks ago in this space, we wrote about a generous genie known as Uncle Sam who is making available $1.25 billion under section 5001 of the CARES Act.
Elite merges with Corcoran Pacific Properties
Elite Pacific Properties, a luxury real-estate brokerage specializing in properties throughout the state, has become a franchisee with another high-end brokerage in the state — Corcoran Pacific Properties.
Sushi Katsu closing after 24 years
LIHU‘E — Conditions from the COVID-19 pandemic trimmed the usually full Sushi Katsu to exclusively phone-in and take-out orders at the Japanese restaurant that takes over once the day is complete at the Tip Top Cafe.
Businesses opt for compostable alternatives
LIHU‘E — From Hanalei to Lihu‘e, restaurant owners are making the switch from styrofoam to paper carryout containers before it becomes law.
County offers small business a boost
LIHU‘E – The County of Kaua‘i has announced that its Small Business Boost Grant Program will be open for applications starting on Monday, Aug. 24, at 9 a.m. The program is funded by the county’s share of the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.
State approves company’s 46% cargo shipping rate increase
HONOLULU — Customers of Hawaii’s only regulated interisland cargo company will pay 46% more to ship goods under a new regulatory ruling.
Making ends meet
LIHU‘E– Kaua‘i business owners who receive their goods weekly through Young Brothers shipping company are bracing themselves as Hawaii Public Utilities Commission announced on Monday their approval of Young Brothers’ emergency request to increase rates by 46% over the next 12 months.