Business

Healthcare Association of Hawaiʻi releases new workforce report as construction begins on health learning lab at Big Island’s Waiākea High School.

The 3-year training project will provide agricultural and farm business education and support to 600 aspiring veteran farmers as well as help start, maintain or improve 25 veteran-operated farms.

The department is facing a four-month delay in processing new registrations and a backlog of 40,000 filings, impacting businesses statewide.

“Farmer First, Field Focused” pilot strengthens conservation planning, and streamlines financial assistance for agricultural producers.

The 2026 Foundational Technical Assistance workshops will provide information about how to expand work with visitors.

Onetime grants of $5,000 or $10,000 are available for eligible non-agricultural small businesses and nonprofits that experienced physical damage or economic losses caused directly by Hurricane Lowell; will be awarded on first-come, first-served basis, so those interested encouraged to apply quickly.

Quick business-related news from across the state.

Live, self-paced courses provide flexible opportunities for contractors and residents to build skills in heat pumps, ENERGY STAR, multi-family energy auditing and building performance.

The contribution supports community efforts to deliver emergency resources to Kauaʻi residents affected by the storm.

Kaua‘i County Mayor Derek Kawakami said now isn’t the time to visit the Garden Island, but the island is on the path to recovery.

Joseph Pfeifer will recount Hawai‘i’s support for 9/11 families nearly 25 years ago and share lessons in emergency response during the conference slated for Sept. 24-25 on O‘ahu.

The series of free events aims to increase awareness about and enhance Hawaiʻi’s skilled technology workforce and increasing demand for local jobs in the rapidly growing technology, artificial intelligence and cyber industries.

Hawaiʻi Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism again is the official government sponsor for the business festival from Aug. 20-23 at Hawaiʻi Convention Center in Honolulu, which will also feature 28 local businesses participating at the Made in Hawaiʻi Pavilion.

Initiative, designed to reflect range of industries and career paths available in Hawaiʻi, is open to companies throughout the state that want to support troops and introduce girls to career opportunities.

The program is intended to benefit the people of Kauaʻi County by funding community emergency preparedness and response needs.

The shipping firm expects delays and disruption to its schedule, so accordingly, it further adjusted acceptance and availability; it also will continue working closely with U.S. Coast Guard to monitor the storm throughout the weekend.

Join Hawaiʻi Commercial Kitchens from 1 to 4 p.m. Aug. 13 for a free workshop with guest speaker retired Hawaiʻi Department of Health inspector John Nakashima to walk you through what a strong plan actually requires, including recordkeeping and monitoring habits that matter most when an inspector shows up.

Preliminary state statistics show total visitor spending in June was $1.98 billion, a 0.6% increase from June last year, with 858,577 total visitors last month, up 0.2% compared with 857,102 visitors in June 2025.

A quick look at news happening throughout the state.

More than 100 people attended the cooperative’s 24th annual Membership Meeting, learning about its 2025 financial performance and more.