Maui Business

Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa in Kāʻanapali, announced the promotion of Teresa Higa to Director of Group & Leisure Sales.  In this expanded role, Higa will lead the resort’s group sales efforts, overseeing the team while continuing to drive the strategy and execution of leisure and transient sales initiatives for the 810-room resort.

Maui Powerhouse Gym has announced the acquisition of a 2.2-acre property adjacent to Costco in Kahului, paving the way for a new flagship gym and wellness-focused commercial village designed to serve the Maui community for generations.

Adam Alexander has been named a managing director at Maui Resort Rentals, the flagship brand of Dream Resorts, a premier vacation rental management company based in Maui and Newport Beach, Calif.

Hawaiʻi State Federal Credit Union is marking its 90th  anniversary in 2026, a milestone that reflects nearly a century of steady growth, financial strength, and service to generations of Hawaiʻi residents. Since its founding in 1936, the credit union has evolved from a small organization serving government employees into one of the state’s largest financial cooperatives.

The Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity is now accepting applications for the popular Micro-Grant for Food Security Program. This is the fifth year of the grant program which provides support for small-scale gardening, herding and livestock operations to increase the quantity and quality of locally grown food in food-insecure communities.

Hawai‘i public high school seniors graduating in 2026 with an interest in tourism management can apply for the Hawai‘i Tourism Ho‘oilina Scholarship, a four-year scholarship providing $12,000 a year toward a Bachelor of Science in travel industry management at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa Shidler College of Business.

The Maui Chamber of Commerce will host their annual luncheon with Hawaiian Airlines on Friday, Jan. 23, 2026 in Kahului. The event will feature a keynote address from Hawaiian Airlines CEO Diana Birkett Rakow, who will share updates and insights on what’s coming for Hawaiian Airlines in 2026 and beyond.

The Hawai‘i Primary Care Association has selected Emily Chung as its new chief executive officer. Chung assumed the role on Jan. 5, succeeding Robert Hirokawa, who retired at the end of 2025. The association supports community health centers across the state, including those serving Maui County residents at Lāna‘i Community Health Center, Hāna Health, Malama […]

Young Brothers, LLC has appointed logistics executive Steen Christensen as its new president, effective Jan. 13, 2026.

Hawaiʻi State Federal Credit Union has become the first credit union in Hawaiʻi to implement interactive teller technology at every branch, completing a systemwide conversion that replaces traditional ATMs with Interactive Teller Machines.

Maui County Federal Credit Union announced the reopening of its Lahaina Branch at 270 Lahainaluna Road on Jan. 12, 2026, marking a meaningful return to its home in Lahaina. Its temporary location at the Fairway Shops in Kāʻanapali at 2580 Kekaʻa Drive, Suite 117, closes permanently on Jan. 9, 2026.

Maui Business Brainstormers hosted Celebrating Maui’s Mentors: A Luncheon of Gratitude & Community on Jan. 6, 2026 at Heritage Hall, bringing together Maui’s volunteer mentors and program facilitators for an afternoon of recognition, connection, and aloha.

The Pasha Group, a major provider of US–Hawaiʻi shipping and logistics services, announced that Cary Davis has joined the company as vice president of government affairs, where he will lead advocacy and corporate communications.

Boeing and Alaska Airlines on Wednesday announced the carrier’s largest-ever airplane order as part of its long-term plan to expand its domestic and international route networks. 

The state of Hawaiʻi Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Business Registration Division is reminding businesses to file their annual business reports. The annual report filing period is related to the business entity’s registration date and can be filed at any time during the quarter in which the filing is due.

Hawaiʻi’s statewide unemployment rate remained lower than the national average in November 2025.

Tradewind Group today announced the appointment of Vinodh “Vin” Krishnamoorthy as vice president and chief financial officer. Krishnamoorthy succeeds Nolan Kawano, who will transition into the newly created position of vice president of strategic initiatives.

Maui Food Bank has appointed Justin George as its new Major Gifts Director, strengthening the organization’s leadership team at a critical time for food security across Maui County.

Hawaiian Airlines, a part of Alaska Airlines, today unveiled a five-year, $600 million investment plan to comprehensively enhance the experience for guests traveling to, from and within the islands. This includes modernizing airport spaces, upgrading technology and retrofitting aircraft interiors, according to the announcement.

Central Pacific Bank was named to Newsweek’s “America’s Best Regional Banks & Credit Unions” list for 2026. This marks the fifth consecutive year CPB has earned recognition from the publication.