12th Annual Hawai’i Small Business Fair
The SBRRB had the opportunity to engage one on one with small business owners and help provide information about the SBRRB and our mission. We are honored to connect with many of Hawaii’s entrepreneurs!
Tessa Gomes featured in PBN
Another one of our very own is mentioned in an article done by the Pacific Business News, Tessa Gomes, owner of Fred and Kate Events. The company specializes in event planning and design services for weddings, and other memorable celebrations.
Read the full story: Hawaii Wedding Industry Rebounds.
Vice Chair Mary Albitz featured in PBN
On March 31, 2022 Vice Chair Mary Albitz was featured in a great article by the Pacific Business News. She and her husband own and operate Island Art Party, Maui’s only Paint and Sip Studio.
Read the full story: Going to work is a ‘party’ for this business owner – Pacific Business News (bizjournals.com).
DLIR – HIOSH rules
The SBRRB reviewed proposed changes to Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Division rules, including safety standards and requirements in the workplace, safeguarding and preventing danger on a work site, safeguarding medical records, and many other health and safety-related requirements.
During the board meetings, the SBRRB heard from several concerned testifiers (contractors, contracting lobbyists, etc.) due to confusion, concerns and questions the small business stakeholders had about the changes….
Read more… DLIR – HIOSH rules
DOT – Commercial service at public airports
A small business taxicab owner came before the SBRRB about a pilot program that the State Department of Transportation (DOT) had established allowing Uber and Lyft drivers to pick up passengers at Hawaii public airports. It was causing a financial impact on the taxi cab drivers.
Because it was a pilot program, the Uber and Lyft drivers were not regulated under the State and County rules that taxicab drivers are…
Read more… DOT – Commercial service at public airports