Chamber Member Spotlight: Big Island Pulse

This Chamber Member spotlight features responses from Owner and Publisher of Big Island Pulse, Kristen “KT” Thario Tell us about yourself, and what led you to your business:I was born and raised in San Diego and relocated to the Big Island in 2003 after...

New Member in Brief: Bryson Hiro, LLC

My name is Bryson Hiro of Bryson Hiro, LLC and I am an Independent Life Insurance & Annuities agent here in Hilo, on the Big Island. Graduated from Hilo High School in 2004 and soon after, got into a career working with special needs adults for over 8 years. I...

New Member in Brief: Big Island Authentic Adventures

Big Island Authentic Adventures is a dynamic tour guide company providing a local solution for tours, tastings, products, and merchandise to Big Island companies, tourists, as well as online visitors. From chocolate treats, honey, and local products, to dynamic tour...

Governor Ige’s Message – June 2021

At the end of 2019, no one could have imagined we’d be battling a global pandemic. That year, state revenues were at a high of $8 billion. Our unemployment rate was the lowest in the nation and we were reaching record numbers for visitor arrivals. Overnight, our...