10-29-2013, 06:31 AM
Opinions are free 
with that said
Some interesting things might be:
1) Drive through sandwich shop for Kalapana tourists and such.
2) A UPS store type operation that delivers for folks who have mail difficulties or choose completely off grid living. It could also hold packages. This might be of help for "private" road folks as well as vacationers since they can ship stuff ahead. I believe Keaau has boxes but I don't think they offer private delivery.
3) Property management service for off island owners.
4) Car wash (I don’t think I have seen one).
5) Baker/Malasada shop. I don’t recall seeing a bakery anywhere nearby and I know Tex was looking for licensees not long ago. Hilo Cruise folks don't have anywhere to get Malasadas that I am aware of (though I don't fancy myself an authority). Someone could probably make a good business on Malasadas if marketed correctly.
6) I also vote for a drive in. Would be lovely and land prices are as good as it gets in this region.
7) Pennysaver type paper for local merchants.
8) If you have the skills Chiropractor or any additional medical type service is always welcome.
9) Private delivery service if you had a good 4 wheel drive vehicle. I am sure folks would pay a flat fee for a private shopper. This could also work for vacation homes setting up goods before a guest arrival.
10) On Site Computer Repair/Technical work.
11) Powerwashing service (perhaps) for those that have decks or driveways.
12) Foundation Repair if you has the skills
with that saidSome interesting things might be:
1) Drive through sandwich shop for Kalapana tourists and such.
2) A UPS store type operation that delivers for folks who have mail difficulties or choose completely off grid living. It could also hold packages. This might be of help for "private" road folks as well as vacationers since they can ship stuff ahead. I believe Keaau has boxes but I don't think they offer private delivery.
3) Property management service for off island owners.
4) Car wash (I don’t think I have seen one).
5) Baker/Malasada shop. I don’t recall seeing a bakery anywhere nearby and I know Tex was looking for licensees not long ago. Hilo Cruise folks don't have anywhere to get Malasadas that I am aware of (though I don't fancy myself an authority). Someone could probably make a good business on Malasadas if marketed correctly.
6) I also vote for a drive in. Would be lovely and land prices are as good as it gets in this region.
7) Pennysaver type paper for local merchants.
8) If you have the skills Chiropractor or any additional medical type service is always welcome.
9) Private delivery service if you had a good 4 wheel drive vehicle. I am sure folks would pay a flat fee for a private shopper. This could also work for vacation homes setting up goods before a guest arrival.
10) On Site Computer Repair/Technical work.
11) Powerwashing service (perhaps) for those that have decks or driveways.
12) Foundation Repair if you has the skills