News from September 2018




KONA-KOHALA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Island of Hawaii Visitors Bureau and Hawaii County Announce Pono Pledge

The Island of Hawaii Visitors Bureau (IHVB) and County of Hawaii have partnered to launch the "Pono Pledge," a new public information campaign aimed at educating and encouraging residents and visitors to be safe, responsible and respectful to each other and the environment while enjoying the bounty of the island of Hawaii.

KONA-KOHALA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Welcome to Our New Chamber Members – October 2018

The Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce would like to welcome our new Chamber member: Connect Hawaii.

KONA-KOHALA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Island of Hawai‘i Volcano Update: Official Statement on Current Situation, Sept.25 Update

The Hawaii Tourism Authority, Hawaii Tourism United States and Island of Hawaii Visitors Bureau continue to provide updates to this site following the reduction in volcanic activity on the island of Hawaii.

Which Hawaii colleges receive the least federal student aid?

Pacific Rim Christian University and Hawaii Medical College reported receiving the least federal financial aid during the 2015-16 academic year among Hawaii schools, according to a Higher Education Tribune analysis of federal data.

Which Hawaii colleges receive the most federal student aid?

University of Hawaii at Manoa and Leeward Community College reported receiving the most federal financial aid during the 2015-16 academic year among Hawaii schools, according to a Higher Education Tribune analysis of federal data.


KONA-KOHALA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans Still Available for Hawaii County

Attention business owners and nonprofits: SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) are still available for those who’ve been impacted by the Kilauea Volcano Eruptions, Earthquakes and lava flows in Hawaii County.

KONA-KOHALA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Cyanotech Corporation Signs Asset Purchase Agreement for Cellana's Kona Demonstration Facility

Cyanotech® Corporation (Nasdaq Capital Market: CYAN), a world leader in microalgae-based, high-value nutrition and health products, is pleased to announce that it has signed an Asset Purchase Agreement with Cellana LLC to acquire a six-acre production and research facility, known as the Kona Demonstration Facility (KDF), located adjacent to Cyanotech's existing 90-acre site at the Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii Authority (NELHA).

KANEOHE BUSINESS GROUP: August Luncheon Re-Cap.

Last month’s Kaneohe Business Group’s luncheon will be on Wednesday, August 22nd at 11:30am in the Club Room at Pohai Nani.

NORTH SHORE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE (O'AHU - HAWAII): Seafood & a Sunset Fundraiser

North Shore Chamber of Commerce (O'ahu - Hawaii) issued the following announcement on Sept. 30.Fundraiser hosted by Malama Loko Ea Foundation, a 501c3 non-profit organization

NORTH SHORE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE (O'AHU - HAWAII): Support The North Shore and Buy A Shirt

North Shore Chamber of Commerce (O'ahu - Hawaii) issued the following announcement on Sept. 11.Aloha!

Analysis: Honolulu County has lowest home affordability in state

Honolulu County posted the lowest home affordability index in Hawaii, according to an analysis of 432 counties nationwide by ATTOM Data Solutions in the second quarter.

KONA-KOHALA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Deadline to Register for Disaster Assistance for Kilauea Recovery is Sept. 12

Hawai’i County residents with uninsured or underinsured damage or losses as a result of the Kilauea eruptions and earthquakes have until Sept. 12, 2018 to register with FEMA for disaster assistance and to apply for a low-interest disaster loan from the U.S.


NORTH SHORE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE (O'AHU - HAWAII): Farmers Market Hale'iwa

A Farmer's Market bringing together farm fresh produce, locally made food products, fresh cut flowers, ornamental plants & local ono' food vendors every week.

These schools have the worst 'on time' graduation rates in Hawaii

University of Hawaii-West Oahu, Honolulu Community College and Leeward Community College have the lowest 'on time' graduation rates in Hawaii, according to a Higher Education Tribune analysis of federal data.

These schools have the top 'on time' graduation rates in Hawaii

Hawaii Medical College, Travel Institute of the Pacific and Med-Assist School of Hawaii Inc have the best 'on time' graduation rates in Hawaii, according to a Higher Education Tribune analysis of federal data.

KONA-KOHALA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Welcome to Our New Chamber Members – September 2018

The Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce would like to welcome our new Chamber member: Mana Artisan Botanics.