#Maui Business

The event will feature a keynote address from Hawaiian Airlines President and Chief Executive Officer Peter Ingram and Alaska Airlines President and Chief Executive Officer Ben Minicucci. They will discuss the merger, timeline, benefits/services and more.

The Hawai’i Employers Council has announced the selection of Harrilynn Kameenui, General Counsel of Pūlama Lānaʻi, to serve another three-year term on its board.

The Core Four Business Planning’s first series of 2024, presented by Maui Economic Opportunity’s Business Development Center, starts Tuesday, Jan. 9,, and runs twice weekly through Thursday, Feb. 8.

Gov. Josh Green and the Hawaiʻi Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism encourage residents and visitors to buy Hawaiian-made products during the holidays, driving local economic growth and aiding in business recovery.

Maui Mall Village welcomes Ritual Integrated Wellness, a yoga and Pilates studio opening Dec. 1, featuring introductory offers and a free private lesson for early package purchases.

Rebecca Cai’s appointment as the first chief data officer for Hawai‘i’s Office of Enterprise Technology Services marks a significant step towards evidence-based policymaking.

With the Lahaina fire — that has led to the closure of about 600 businesses, according to the Hawai’i Small Business Development Center, and forced many others to change course — the Hawaiian Airlines Made in Maui County Festival has become a lifeline for some businesses and a symbol of economic recovery for Maui.

Coldwell Banker Commercial has been selected to oversee leasing and property management for Kukui Mall in Kīhei. The company aims to enhance the mall’s appeal and attract new tenants to fill remaining vacancies.

While monetary contributions and fundraisers have been helpful, the Kōkua for Maui program offers the public a chance to connect with individuals and businesses and create an added economic boost.

The collection of wooden collectable ornaments will feature participating Maui businesses and will be available for purchase starting on Nov. 3, 2023 on the HI Biz website. Organizers say 50% of the sales from these ornaments will be channeled directly to the affected businesses, aiding their efforts to recover and rebuild.

NEXAMP will share information about its Community Based Renewable Energy (CBRE) shared solar project proposed to be built mauka of Pi’ilani Highway in Kihei above the Maui Research and Technology Park.

The Hawaiʻi Women in Business Seminar Series continues with “Learning the Ins and Outs of WBENC Certification” on Oct. 26, and “Adaptive Capacity for Business” on Nov. 30.

The US Small Business Administration has launched a Business Resource and Assessment Center in Kīhei’s Maui Research and Technical Center, offering information and assistance for those looking to start, relaunch, or expand a small business.

Maui Nui Venison was one of the 15 companies selected for the latest cohort. The company seeks to simultaneously alleviate the damaging impact invasive deer have on Hawaiʻi’s vulnerable ecosystems while unlocking a healthy, local food resource.

Maui Food Technology Center participated in the 96th annual Tokyo International Gift Show, marking an increase in Hawaiʻi’s presence at the event and showcasing a range of Hawaiʻi-made products.

The 10th Annual Hawaiian Airlines Made in Maui County Festival will take place Nov. 3 and 4, offering a unique shopping opportunity and showcasing local Maui County businesses.

In a significant decision aimed at amplifying the voices of the people of Maui, the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement has chosen to relocate its highly anticipated 22nd Annual Native Hawaiian Convention from Oʻahu to Maui. This year’s convention is scheduled to take place from Nov. 14-17, 2023, at the Maui Arts and Culture Center in Kahului, Maui.

Maui County Federal Credit Union’s Lahaina branch has reopened in a temporary new location at the Fairway Shops in Kāʻanapali at 2580 Kekaʻa Drive, Suite 117, between China Bowl and Keller Williams Realty.

A month after sustaining the devastating effects of the wildfires that destroyed Lahaina and its neighboring communities, Depo Market– a handcrafted jewelry company employing adults with disabilities, is pleased to announce the official grand opening celebration for their long-awaited storefront location in Wailuku.

The revamped MauiNuiFirst.com website offers businesses an expanded platform to showcase their products, services and activities.