Kona Impact, LLC

01/26/2026

Stop letting your products do all the heavy lifting! 🌴✨

We know you’ve got the best local honey, handmade jewelry, or roasted coffee on the Big Island. But in a sea of white tents at the weekend market, how do you make sure people stop at yours?

It’s all about that "established" vibe. Kona Impact is here to help you level up from hobbyist to professional brand faster than you can say "aloha."

From high-visibility vinyl banners that won’t quit to custom-cut stickers that make your packaging pop, we’ve got the gear to make your booth look like the pro operation it is. Need a sturdy A-frame to catch those wandering eyes? We do that too.

The best part? No waiting weeks for mainland shipping or praying the post office doesn't bend your signs. We’re right here in Kailua-Kona, and most of our custom signage is ready in just two business days.

Let’s get your brand market-ready before the next big event. Swing by the shop or message us to get started! 🤙

02/20/2023

On this Presidents Day, I'd like to share what small businesses in Hawaii ask of the federal, state, and local governments. Here are our Top Five: http://bit.ly/4192gZF

Small businesses often feel neglected by governments. We are disadvantaged in many ways. Here is a wish list of what Kona Impact would like.

01/03/2023

Thanks to all the local businesses that made 2022 a record year for Kona Impact. Mahalu nui loa!

07/23/2022

One of my favorite memories as a child was going school supply shopping. I was lucky because my parents never had to say no or I couldn't have a new backpack because it was too expensive. Unfortunately, many in our community cannot be adequately equipped for school because of a lack of money. This, to me, is a shame, so for the past four years, Kona Impact has bought a truckload of school supplies for local Keiki. They are at the Salvation Army at the top of Kanalani Street, so if your know of anyone in need, please contact them.

07/20/2022

Submit comments for Thirty Meter Telescope National Science Foundation review. https://beta.nsf.gov/funding/environmental-compliance/thirty-meter-telescope

As a business owner, parent, and long-time resident, I am Pro-TMT, and I intend to submit testimony as such.

I encourage everyone--pro- or anti-TMT to take this opportunity to voice their reasons. Understand the issues. Keep it factual.

This might be the last time you'll be able to have your voice heard.

The official environmental review page for one of the U.S. National Science Foundation's potential investments: the Thirty Meter Telescope.

05/04/2022

"Forever Signs" in Kona. We have recently added CNC cut metal signs to our offerings. They are as close to forever signs as anyone can offer. Cut from 1/8" or 1/4" sheet metal, these signs will last longer than we will.

04/10/2022

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04/09/2022

04/08/2022

Friday thoughts...

04/07/2022

A-frame sign holders are back in stock! We placed one order for A-frame sign holders in July and 2020 and received them in February of 2021. Over the following months, we tried to make several orders with several suppliers and they were all out of stock.

Well, perhaps as a sign the pandemic demand for signs and the related supply-chain issues has lessened a bit, as we are finally able to get A-frame sign holders again. We have several black and white ones in stock right now

04/06/2022

We're often asked how big we can make a sign. Our record for banners is 60 feet x 4 feet, and we make a lot of 8 feet by 4 feet signs on aluminum and PVC. We've also done 25-foot wide marquee signs on buildings. Our foam core and Gatorboard come in 8 foot x 4 foot sheets, so that's a natural big sign limit, though we have done 30 foot x 12 foot installations of foam core and gatorboard.

"So how big can we make something?' will get a reply, "How big do you want it?"

03/29/2022

We hear it all the time: "buy local". There are many reasons to do so, but the most fundamental is keeping your money in your community. I estimate that 60-90% of dollars spent on locally owned and operated businesses stay in the community. I've seen research that shows that 80% of money spent at big box and chain stores leaves the island. That's a huge difference in how your dollars stay on or leave the island.

For all those who make the decision to buy local and keep their money recirculating here, mahalo!

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