Maui Business

The Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority introduced its newest team members, including: Kui Adolpho, and Meagan Degaia, Destination Managers for Molokaʻi and Maui/Lānaʻi respectively.

The Construction Industry of Maui is now accepting applications from graduating Maui high school students, for its annual Bob Poulson CIM Scholarships. The deadline for the essay and application is May 2.

The report, titled “A Community-Led Pathway Toward Maui’s Economic Recovery and Future,” presents six pathways and 34 project ideas, which evolved into 11 priority projects.

The public is invited to workout for free at Planet Fitness locations across Hawaiʻi on May 3 and 4.

Maui County’s labor force increased (0.3%) in March 2025 after declining 19 months after the wildfires.

Hawaiʻi State Federal Credit Union has launched a newly redesigned website that brings faster performance, a modernized look, and a suite of new features designed to make digital banking more convenient for its more than 136,000 members.

Central Pacific Bank announced the promotion of John Tapper to serve as the new Senior Vice President and Director of Marketing Operations & Digital Advertising where he will optimize the bank’s marketing and digital strategies.

Thanks to the generosity of Hele customers statewide, in just one month, a total of $31,300 was raised to support public school teachers committed to introducing innovative ways to give their students positive learning experiences.  

An Avis-Budget rental office has opened at Maui Mall Village, giving kamaʻāina and visitors a convenient alternative location for all their car rental needs on the Valley Isle. The outlet, which features a full-service rental counter, is located next to IHOP and Crystal Dreams. Rental cars may be picked up from and returned to reserved stalls conveniently located in the Maui Mall Village parking lot.

The Foam Company will host a April 26 Grand Opening featuring autographs from the company’s professional team riders, giveaways and promotions.

The company’s first machine is now operating at The Block, a gym in Lahaina, with more locations expected soon across the island.

Pacific Business News recently named Roots School in Haʻikū as one of Hawaiʻi’s Best Workplaces, the school announced. Roots was one out of 11 total honorees in the Small Business (10-24 employees) category. 

The median price for a single family home on Maui was $1,295,000 in March of 2025, down 0.3% from the same time a year ago. The median price for a condo was $822,500 in March, down 36.8% from the same time in 2024.

The State of Hawaiʻi Public Utilities Commission is holding hearings around the neighbor islands where the public can weigh in on a proposed temporary rate increase and tariff changes by the shipping company Young Brothers.

King’s Chinese BBQ has opened its sixth location on Maui at the Puʻunēnē Shopping Center in Kahului.

Liuone Faagai, Laurie Okinaga, Riley Angell and Lance Ming all received promotions within Central Pacific Bank, per an announcement on Wednesday.

In her role, she will help connect young people with academic and vocational training opportunities offered through the Maui Job Corps Center.

Tetsuji Yamazaki, general manager of Sheraton Maui Resort and Spa, was inducted into the TIM Alumni Hall of Honor on Wednesday.

Hampton Inn & Suites Maui North Shore, a forthcoming 136-room oceanfront retreat set to debut in May 2025, has appointed Serkan Hizliok as Area General Manager. With nearly two decades of experience in luxury hospitality, Hizliok will lead the team in welcoming guests to this newly built hotel set along the shores of Kahului Bay.

White has been chosen to lead Hawai’i Farm Project, which oversees brands like Maui Gold Pineapple, Maui Chocolate Tour and more.