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Hilo Downtown Improvement Association: ‘It’s a very special place, we love it dearly, and now it’s even better’

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MEDIA RELEASE The streets of the historic Downtown Hilo district will be filled with music, laughter, families, and friends at the 12th Annual Black & White Night 5-10 p.m. Friday, Nov. 2. At least 20 different venues from one end of town to the other will host free music and entertainment and over 50 shops […]

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The Hawai‘i Alliance for a Local Economy developed a pilot project to support and grow the local economy in conjunction with Hawaii County, the Hilo Downtown Improvement Association and local businesses on the Big Island.

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MEDIA RELEASE Mayor Billy Kenoi will read a proclamation at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 1 at the Mooheau Bandstand in Hilo declaring December as Think Local, Buy Local month. The mayor will be joined by Randy Kurohara, director of the Department of Research and Development, Hilo Downtown Improvement Association, Hawaii Alliance for a Local Economy […]

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MEDIA RELEASE The Hawaii Alliance for a Local Economy (HALE) in partnership with the Hilo Downtown Improvement Association (Hilo DIA) is launching a pilot Think Local, Buy Local campaign during Black & White Night Downtown Hilo 5-10 p.m. Friday, Nov. 4. Black & White Night/Think Local, Buy Local buttons offer Hawaii Island residents discounts at […]

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