We've seen it happen too many times. A business owner invests in beautiful new signage, and six months later, it looks like it's been through a hurricane. The colors are faded, the edges are peeling, and there's rust creeping in from the corners. Here's the thing about running a business in Kona: our paradise comes...Read More

If you’ve ever ordered a beautiful laser-engraved sign or award from the mainland only to watch it warp, fade, or corrode within months of arriving in Kona, you’re not alone. Hawaii’s climate is gorgeous for us, but it’s brutal on materials. Living and working here on the Big Island, we’ve seen it all, wood plaques...Read More

Look, we get it. You need a banner for tomorrow’s farmers market. Your A-frame sign just blew into the ocean during last night’s wind. Or maybe you’re opening your new shop next week and just realized you don’t have any signage yet. When you’re in a pinch, that big mainland printing site with the slick...Read More

You’ve put years into perfecting your roast, building relationships with your trees, and creating something people can actually taste the aloha in. But here’s the thing, when someone walks into a tasting room or picks up your bag at a farmers market, they’re deciding whether to trust you in about three seconds. That’s where your...Read More

Opening a business in Kailua-Kona is an exciting adventure. You’ve signed the lease, filed the paperwork, and you’re ready to make your mark on the Big Island. But here’s the thing, most new business owners don’t realize until they’re knee-deep in their launch checklist: getting quality signage and branding materials made in Hawaii can be...Read More

Kona Impact does not offer full-vehicle wraps. We do a lot of vehicle graphics, but we’ve found that Hawaii’s intense UV rays and heat cause hood, roof, and trunk graphics to deteriorate quickly. We have found that the greatest durability and return on investment come from vehicle graphics rather than full wraps. If you want...Read More

Look, we get it. When Saturday morning rolls around in Kailua-Kona, the last thing you want to do is think about your business. The beaches are calling, the coffee is hot, and the whole island seems to shift into that perfect weekend vibe. But here's the thing: some of the most impactful business improvements happen...Read More

Let’s talk about something every island business owner has dealt with: ordering custom t-shirts for your team, event, or retail shop. You’ve probably stared at your computer screen, weighing the decision between clicking “order” from a big mainland printer with rock-bottom prices or walking down the street to a local Kona shop. Here’s the thing:...Read More

Looking for custom t shirts in Kona is an adventure all its own. There’s a lot to consider, especially here on the Big Island, where we're part of a close-knit community: and an ocean away from the mainland printing giants. At Kona Impact, we see firsthand how choosing a local print shop changes the entire...Read More

So you need a banner. Maybe it's for a grand opening, a weekend sale, or that big community event you've been planning for months. Whatever the reason, you've probably realized that not all banner printing is created equal, especially here in Kona. We've been helping local businesses with custom signs and banner printing in Kona...Read More