Hawaii Business News

Across the network, business coverage points to a mix of tourism-facing promotion, workforce support, and practical recovery or infrastructure work. On Maui, several stories highlight how local organizations are trying to strengthen the island’s economy through events and training. The Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea has announced its 2026 Festivals of Aloha schedule, while Hawaiʻi Women in Lodging & Tourism drew attendees to its inaugural “Wāhine in Balance” event. Maui also saw new opportunities for residents and small businesses, including a bridal and formalwear alterations training program from The Sewing Hui of Maui and a UH Maui College webinar on free AI tools for small businesses. A separate report on the Maui WaiWise Stewardship Summit suggests continued attention to water stewardship as part of broader business and community planning.

Big Island coverage centers on both innovation and operational needs. One report describes Sea Dragon Energy’s work in Kona’s technology park to turn seawater into jet fuel, signaling interest in advanced energy development. At the same time, Hawaiian Electric is planning an overnight road closure in North Kona for utility work and using drones to inspect infrastructure in wildfire risk areas, underscoring ongoing utility maintenance and risk management.

On Kauaʻi, business news is shaped heavily by Hurricane Lowell recovery. County officials are encouraging applications for business recovery grants, and residents and visitors are being updated on cleanup, repair, and reconstruction efforts. Elsewhere, the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority’s foundational technical assistance workshops are aimed at helping businesses, farmers, and cultural institutions better connect with visitors, showing a statewide push to help local enterprises benefit from tourism while rebuilding and adapting.