The second quarter First Hawaiian Bank Business Activity Report showed an increase of 8.05% in "same store sales" over the comparable period of 2011.

According to the latest First Hawaiian Bank Business Activity Report, “same store sales” for the first quarter 2011 are up 10.38% over the same period last year.

Hawaii’s tourism economy continues to growing following another strong month of visitor arrivals and spending in February.

The Council on Revenues lowered its revenue forecast for 2012 fiscal year yesterday by 3 percentage points since its earlier estimate in September 2011.

Dr. Leroy Laney told an audience at First Hawaiian Bank’s Business Outlook Forum on Oahu Friday that Hawaii's 2012 outlook is for a slower recovery than was envisioned just a few months ago.

Down 0.3% from the 1.6% growth, the Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism released its 3rd quarter forecast with slow growth for the rest of 2011.

Hawai’i’s economic recovery has begun according to the latest economic    forecast released by the University of Hawaii Economic Research Organization. The Spring report says employment is stabilizing, with many sectors expected to add modest numbers of jobs as the year progresses. While growth is resuming, the pace of recovery—according to the report—will be slow. ... Read more »

The Maui Chamber of Commerce will host several upcoming events on Maui featuring island dignitaries. 2009 ANNUAL GOVERNOR’S LUNCHEON The first will be held this Friday, January 30, 2009 at the King Kamehameha Golf Club in Waikapu.  There, Governor Lingle will deliver the keynote address at the Maui Chamber of Commerce’s annual meeting.  Lingle is... Read more »