Posts Tagged ‘ Kona Kohala Chamber ’

Employment Law Seminar in Kona Tuesday, October 16

October 8, 2012
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The Kona Kohala Chamber of Commerce will hold the 2012 Hawaii Employment Law Seminar on Tuesday, October 16, at the Outrigger Keauhou Beach Hotel from 8:30 a.m. until 4 p.m.  The seminar is sponsored by Torklidson Katz Moore Hetherington & Harris, Attorneys at Law.   The Seminar provides information for Hawaii businesses to stay abreast of the most current human resources and personnel law issues.   Registration fee includes continental breakfast, lunch, a hard copy of The 2012-13 Chamber Desk Manual: Labor and Employment Law for Hawaii Employers ® and one year subscription to the…

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Kona-Kohala Chamber Clarifies Position–No Endorsement Implied

September 21, 2012
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The Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce has clarified that their organization does not endorse any candidate, and felt the story posted to Big Island News Center implied  they were endorsing the one candidate for U. S. Senate  who so far has agreed to be part of the Sunday,  September 23, candidate event.  The KKCC never endorses candidates.  Vivian Landrum, the Chamber President, will soon send a statement, which Big Island News Center is happy to include. Her request, with which Big Island News Center complies, is to print this statement, which will also be appended to…

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Forum to Go On Despite Hirono’s Absence

September 20, 2012
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Forum to Go On Despite Hirono’s Absence

Please note:  none of the sponsoring organizations endorse any candidate, party, or platform.  The sponsors of the forums specifically provide the forums for education only.  The decision to continue with Sunday’s event, despite the possibility that one candidate may not attend, does not imply endorsement in any way, shape, or form. A statement from the Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce, received Friday, September 21, 2012, which they asked us to append to this article: The views and opinions expressed in this invitation are strictly those of  Big Island News Center and its staff. They in no way reflect…

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Hawaiian Air Looking to Add Kona-Japan Flight

September 1, 2012
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Hawaiian Air Looking to Add Kona-Japan Flight

In what is excellent news for Hawaii Island, Hawaiian Airlines has told the United States Department of Transportation it wants to add a daily nonstop flight between Kona and Tokyo International Airport, also known as Harada Airport.   But there’s no guarantee the DOT will grant the request. Japan Airlines used to have a daily flight between Kona and Tokyo’s Narita Airport.  JAL cancelled that flight at the end of October, 2010.  Since then, the Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce leadership and local hotels have been concerned about Kona International Airport being able to maintain its “international”…

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Kailua Village Stroll is Sunday

August 25, 2012
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Kailua Village Stroll is Sunday

Historic Kailua Village invites visitors and residents to stroll oceanfront Alii Drive, shop and dine during the monthly Kokua Kailua, which is coming up tomorrow, Sunday, August 26. Savor all the sights, sounds and flavors of summer as Alii Drive becomes a pedestrian-only walkway from 1pm until 6pm during Kokua Kailua. The festive marketplace atmosphere is complemented by Historic Kailua Village’s many unique shops and restaurants. And this being election season, strollers may also expect to have opportunities to meet candidates for office who may be attending.  At tomorrow’s event, expect to see former Governor…

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Kailua Village Stroll Set for Sunday, August 26

August 17, 2012
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Kailua Village Stroll Set for Sunday, August 26

Historic Kailua Village invites visitors and residents to stroll oceanfront Alii Drive, shop and dine during the monthly Kokua Kailua, which is coming up Sunday, August 26.   Savor all the sights, sounds and flavors of summer as Alii Drive becomes a pedestrian-only walkway from 1pm until 6pm during Kokua Kailua. The festive marketplace atmosphere is complemented by Historic Kailua Village’s many unique shops and restaurants.   For families and friends, visitors and kamaaina, this free event is designed to rally support for merchants and restaurants and remind everyone to shop, dine and buy local. …

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Case, Hirono, Meet in Final Debate Tonight, Thursday

July 26, 2012
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Case, Hirono, Meet in Final Debate Tonight, Thursday

Hawaii News Now will air the final debate between the two top challengers for the Democratic nomination for U. S. Senate, Congresswoman Mazie Hirono and former Congressman Ed Case.  Hirono agreed only weeks ago to this forum, to be televised on the three stations of Hawaii News Now (KFVE 5, KGMB 9, KHNL 8) around the state and online from 6:30 p.m. until 8 p.m. Hirono had been receiving criticism about her decision to turn down most face-to-face meets with Case.  One of the two will be the likely Democratic candidate for the General Election,…

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County Council Candidates from Volcano to North Kona Meet Monday

July 22, 2012
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The public is invited to a moderated candidate forum for County Council, West Hawaii Districts, on Monday, July 23, at 6 p.m., at Kealakehe High School Cafeteria. Those taking part in  the forum are County Council Candidates for Council District 6 (South Kona-Ka’u and Volcano; Brenda Ford, Maile David, Bradley Westervelt, and Lee Mcintosh), District 7 (Kainaliu to Kailua Village; Dru Kanuha), and District 8 (North Kona; Karen Eoff and Charles Guccione). The Kealakehe High Yearbook team will sell food starting at 5:15, to help produce the school yearbook. Sherry Bracken (LAVA 105, KKOA, Hawaii…

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Design Expo Set for Friday through Sunday at Sheraton

July 18, 2012
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The Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce presents the eighth annual Building & Design Expo July 20 – 22, Friday through Sunday,  at the Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort & Spa.   On Friday, the event is open to the public 5-8 p.m. and includes a no-host bar and musical performance by Joe Conti from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Master of the 12-string MIDI Warr Guitar, Conti’s “Stick” can blend the single notes or chords of a piano with the string bending and slides of a guitar.   Weekend expo hours are from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and…

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US House, US Senate Candidates on Stage Tonight

July 16, 2012
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The public is invited to a moderated candidate forum on Monday, July 16, for candidates for United States House and United States Senate.  The forum starts earlier then usual, at 5:30 p.m., at Kealakehe High School Cafeteria.  The Kealakehe High Yearbook Team will sell food (chili-rice-hot dogs-vegetarian option-rice) starting at 5 p.m. The candidates who have confirmed their attendance for United States House of Representatives include Tulsi Gabbard, Mufi Hannemann, Esther Kia’aina and Bob Marx, who are running in the Democratic Primary on Saturday, August 11, and will face one of two Republican challenges in…

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Prosecutor, Mayor Candidates Face Off in Kona

July 10, 2012
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Prosecutor, Mayor Candidates Face Off in Kona

Ashida, Dolan, Roth, Bracken The three candidates for Hawaii County Prosecutor had thirty minutes to talk about issues and positions at the candidate forum Monday evening at Kealakehe High School.  Current Deputy Prosecutor Mitch Roth, Corporation Counsel and former Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Lincoln Ashida, and criminal attorney Paul Dolan are running.  Dolan was running to ensure that the ordinance approved by voters in 2008 to make marijuana the lowest priority of law enforcement is upheld.  He said prosecutors currently spend too much time prosecuting marijuana smokers and ignoring other crime.  Roth, in the Prosecuting Attorney’s…

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Mayor Candidates in the Hot Seat Starting Thursday

July 3, 2012
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There are several candidate forums coming up, with the candidates for Hawaii County Mayor up this week and next. Thursday, July 5, 6 p.m., a Mayor Forum at Sangha Hall, sponsored by Hawaii Island Chamber of Commerce, Japanese Chamber of Commerce, Kanoelehua Industrial Area Association, Hawaii Island Board of Realtors, Hawaii Island Contractors Association.  The forum will include three of the six candidates for Mayor:   incumbent Mayor Billy Kenoi, who is seeking a second term; former Mayor Harry Kim, who’s seeking to return to public life after 8 years as Mayor and four years of…

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Council Candidates for Waikoloa, Waimea, Meet Wed in Waikoloa –And More to Come!

June 27, 2012
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The candidates for County Council District 9 will meet in a moderated forum tonight, Wednesday, June 27, at 6 p.m. at Waikoloa School.  District 9  includes Waikoloa, Waimea, and all of Kohala.  The candidates running for the office include  Bob Green, Bill Sanborn, Sonny Shimaoka and Margaret Wille.  The office has no incumbent, as longtime Council member Pete Hoffman has served four subsequent terms, the maximum allowed by County Charter. Noa Lincoln of LAVA 105?s Blues Power show will moderate the forum.  Candidates will make opening statements, answer questions previously submitted by the sponsoring organizations…

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