Megan Fernandes

Pacific Business News Reporter covering money, retail, energy and tech.

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It was an honor to interview Nobel Prize winner Andrea Ghez today to learn more about her career and the discoveries her team made that changed what we knew about black holes.
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Is reopening and the current assistance enough? Industry experts say it's not. Check out this week's cover story to learn where the gaps are. #Hawaii #smallbusiness
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#BREAKING #Hawaii #PPP

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Martin Kao, CEO of Honolulu-based defense contractor Navatek LLC, (renamed Martin Defense Group in July) was charged with two counts of bank fraud and one count money laundering criminal complaint.​ https://t.co/55Hwvnjr3Y

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@ltamaye We do and continue to push for transparency and specificity. We've asked pressing questions and received unspecific responses. I asked for the parameters to reopen and I was told lower case counts. But what is an acceptable # of case counts? There are more questions than answers.

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#breakingnews Oahu's Safer At Home order extended until Sept. 24. This means all non-essential businesses remain closed until further notice. Beaches, parks and hikes will reopen for SOLO activity only. According to the mayor, you cannot be with your household in these areas.

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Monday was the lowest daily number of cases reported in a month, but Caldwell says he'd like to see an ongoing trends cases come down. The extension does, however allow parks, beaches, and hiking trails to reopen for solo activity only.​ https://t.co/TDZlaABEX1

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"Will the Oahu shutdown affect my PPP forgiveness if I layoff my employees?" I've heard this a lot, so I spoke to the experts to find out.
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"Energy efficiency is often an afterthought during normal times, and it is even more challenging now," Kealoha said.​ https://t.co/BR3INMlt1G

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What are your thoughts on the Oahu shutdown? How is your business affected? #Hawaii

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"It's easy to say shut everything down, but it's not that easy," Tina Yamaki, president of Retail Merchants Hawaii told PBN following the press conference announcing the shutdown. "There are a lot of moving parts to this."​ https://t.co/utkNUlBrmv

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Honua Ola Bioenergy filed a response in its motion for reconsideration docket, asking the PUC for a decision by Sept. 30 and addressing arguments brought up by Consumer Advocate, Tawhiri Power, and Life of the Land.​ https://t.co/kqfTbUEatH

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This speaks to the need in the business community. The Kauai Small Business Boost program, a $5 million initiative funded by the county’s share of the federal CARES Act, was exhausted within a few hours. #Hawaii https://t.co/oE9qXlYbk2

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#covid19 #hawaii

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“We are just a bunch of guys who are looking to help,” Lagon said. “We are grateful for so many other average people out there using their skills to help. We are glad to do our part.” https://t.co/HWcZ4PQgle

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A $3M donation from @BankofHawaii will go towards helping Hawaii get through and recover from #covid19

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“Without question, this level of giving will help to change the trajectory of COVID-19’s spread in Hawaii, support thousands of vulnerable individuals at this time of need, and help businesses, nonprofits, and communities recover."" https://t.co/ibZsBhXLta

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#covid19 #Hawaii

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A group of employment law and accounting professionals are helping local employers understand and navigate federal stimulus packages meant to help small businesses amid the coronavirus crisis. https://t.co/JoGhTaXLFj

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Awesome effort from @CPBHawaii giving back to local businesses and the community during #covid19 with their #keephawaiicooking initiative.

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To help local restaurants and the community weather some of the financial hardships stemming from COVID-19, Central Pacific Bank and its foundation reimbursed $300,000 worth of meals as part of its #KeepHawaiiCooking initiative. https://t.co/NXq6ZGYwV5

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Check out what @ToriRichardLtd is doing to help the local community! #covid19 #Hawaii

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With many companies focused on first responders and healthcare workers, Tori Richard is making masks accessible to the general public via their website for free. https://t.co/YTJ5HOe5w3

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Learn more about the state of venture capital in Hawaii, with insight from Omar Sultan at @sultanventures #covid19 #hawaii

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In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, it's not only a tough time to do business, but it's a tough time to invest in businesses. Omar Sultan, partner at Sultan Ventures, spoke with PBN about how the venture capital industry is adjusting to the situation. https://t.co/C7AcrFi7Gb

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PBN talks to business leaders about what steps you should take, and what you can expect, as the downside of social distancing takes effect. https://t.co/mQy6J5wiC8

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#COVID19 @Walmart

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Walmart is taking steps to not only help its current workforce weather the economic impacts of COVID-19, but is also hiring those who find themselves without work in other industries. https://t.co/7HuNzURuZS

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There are exceptions to the closure including restaurants with carry-out and/or delivery services with exterior-facing entrances. https://t.co/HbykP1RfI6

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Financial institutions are stepping up relief and assistance programs amid growing COVID-19 concerns. https://t.co/J0b6zMnFLQ