Cyanotech to purchase Cellana demonstration facility
KAILUA-KONA — NELHA tenant Cyanotech has agreed to purchase a 6-acre production and research facility at the Hawaii Ocean Science and Technology Park in North Kona.
Small Business Matters: Personal credit scores matter in business financing
Do you know what your credit score is?
Agencies can’t be beyond reproach
One of the more unique property tax exemptions in the City and County of Honolulu is the exemption for “Historic Residential Real Property Dedicated for Preservation.” Under the exemption ordinance, owners of historic homes can save thousands of dollars in real property taxes every year if they put up a certain plaque, allow viewing of the home, and meet other requirements. For the fiscal year ending June 30, 2019, the city is giving the exemption to 342 homes and forgoing taxation on $600 million in property value, translating to a revenue loss exceeding $2 million.
Taking exemptions without really knowing
These days, our General Excise Tax (GET) contains exemptions and reduced rates that are supposed to reflect commercial reality but often contain leaps of faith.
Business roundup: 09-10-18
Planet Fitness nears Kona opening
Spotlight on Business: Kings’ Shops
When you think of a specific retail locale, what comes to mind, what is its identity?
Business briefs: 09-03-18
Midas Auto Service &Tires moves
Former Grand Naniloa GM sues hotel management company, executive
HILO — A former general manager of the Grand Naniloa Hotel in Hilo is suing the hotel’s former management company and an executive who was his supervisor, claiming he was wrongfully forced to resign after uncovering and reporting internal theft and corrupt practices by employees.
