To set an appointment and determine eligibility for SBA financing, contact Mary at (808) 541-2990, ext. 211, or mary.dale@sba.gov.
Outdoor feast kicks off brewers fest
A beer and food pairing dinner “Grilling Under the Stars — A Brewer’s Paina” is being produced by and held at the Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort March 8 from 5 to 9 p.m. The dinner will feature “Grilling with Beer” cookbook author Lucy Saunders and set the stage for the 12th annual Kona Brewers Festival to be held two days later, March 10.
The outdoor feast will be served at tasting stations featuring salads and savories, flavors from the grill and desserts. The ethnically diverse menu will feature beer as its commonality — each dish utilizes beer as an ingredient or pairs exceptionally well with beer. Saunders’ new “Grilling with Beer” cookbook will be available for purchase, and she will be autographing copies.
Tickets to “Grilling Under the Stars — A Brewer’s Paina” are $45 and available at the Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort catering office or by calling 325-2554.
The Kona Brewers Festival, presented by The Gas Co. and First Hawaiian Bank, is a community fundraising event made possible by the Bill Healy Foundation that promotes the craft brewery revolution in Hawaii and encourages professional brewers and chefs to work together. The event raises funds for environmental, educational and cultural organizations.
For more information, visit www.konabrewersfestival.com or call 331-3033.
Yellow Book USA buys local directory
Yellow Book USA, the nation’s oldest and largest independent yellow pages provider, has acquired The Paradise Yellow Pages from Paradise Media Group LLC to deliver state-of-the-art print and Internet yellow pages in Hawaii.
Paradise Media Group publishes The Paradise Yellow Pages, which began on the Hawaiian Islands in May 2000. The company was established with the interests of local businesses, users and the community in mind. Yellow Book operates similarly, but brings over 75 years of yellow pages experience and a national reputation for delivering user friendly directories and low-cost leads to businesses.
Yellow Book has no plans for immediate change at Paradise Yellow Pages. Employees of Paradise Pages will stay on with the business.
SBA bringing loan blitz to Kailua-Kona area
The U.S. Small Business Administration will conduct its Business Loan Blitzes across the state in late March. Small business owners seeking capital for expansion or diversification as well prospective small business owners ready to get a new venture off the ground can attend one of the events from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. March 28 at Kealakehe High School.
SBA specialists — along with local banks, mainland lenders and management and technical assistance providers — will be talking about loans and taking applications. Participants can discuss the specific financing needs for a small business with several lenders in order to compare and find the best financing vehicle for the company.
For prospective borrowers who meet the eligibility — including good credit — and would like to apply for a Community Express loan during the event, personal identification, copies of the business license and business banking information and a copy of the owner’s current credit report and credit score will be necessary. Loans above $50,000 may need additional documentation, so call or e-mail for an appointment and further information.
To set an appointment and determine eligibility for SBA financing, contact Mary at (808) 541-2990, ext. 211, or mary.dale@sba.gov.