Industrial employment on Maui fell 2.7% and 1.1% in the state of Hawaii, according to the 2011 Hawaii Manufacturers Directory, an industrial directory published annually by Manufacturers’ News, Inc. (MNI).

Last week, Maui’s own Chef Sheldon Simeon and Lahaina’s Star Noodle were both among a list of semifinalist winners announced for the coveted annual James Beard Restaurant and Chef Awards.

Remarks from Declan McCarthy at the Makena Tennis Club’s Grand Re-Opening Saturday confirmed the resorts long-term commitment to the club and to the Makena community.

Honolulu-based Pasha Hawaii yesterday announced the signing of a contract with VT Halter Marine, Pascagoula, MS, for the construction of a ship to enter the Hawaii/Mainland trade lane.

The U.S. Small Business Administration today announced a new, temporary program to help small business’ refinance their mortgage debt with a 504 loan.

Borders Bookstores, Inc. released today a list of stores that will be closed as a result of their recent Chapter 11 bankruptcy, and the Maui Borders is not on the list.

The Home Depot, the world’s largest home improvement retailer, today announced it will hire more than 60,000 seasonal associates in time for the Company’s second annual Spring Black Friday event

The Hawaii Medical Service Association (HMSA) and the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation (HHSC) today announced a new hospital contract that transforms health care delivery by making fundamental changes to the way the hospitals are compensated.

On April 1-2, the Wailea Marriott will host over 200 STEM/Service Learning students, teachers, parents, community and business leaders from around the state.

The Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA), in partnership with Hawaii’s four counties, announced the selection of more than 120 events and projects to receive support through the HTA’s County Product Enrichment Program (CPEP).