Maui Business
Country Market at Waikapū to Open at Former Maui Tropical Plantation Store
The Country Market at Waikapū is located at the former Maui Tropical Plantation Store, and is made possible through a collaboration between Kumu Farms and Maui ʻOma Coffee Roasting Co. It officially opens on Tuesday, June 1 at 9 a.m.
Hulihia Initiative Aims for Complete Change Toward Clean Energy, Green Economy
The two-year pilot project – which in Hawaiian means “complete change” – aims for Maui County to have clean energy and transportation, food security, clean and sufficient water for the future, protected ecosystems, waste reduction, sustainable tourism, green employment and a green economy.
Islands Hospice Donates $5,000 to Imua Family Services on Maui
As the Makana Pono (meaning purposeful giving) awardee, Robello directed his $5,000 award to Kahului-based nonprofit, Imua Family Services. Robello selected Imua Family Services because of the invaluable service the organization provides to the Maui community.
Center-Wide Renovation Complete at The Shops at Wailea
The Shops at Wailea has completed a center-wide renovation with upgrades to “restore a Hawaiian sense of place and timeless sophistication” to the shopping and dining destination.
Maui Entrepreneurs & UH-MC Students Collaborate on ‘We’re Going to Vegas!’ Project
Four entrepreneurs from Maui Economic Opportunity’s Core Four business planning series worked with 23 students from UH-Maui College’s Introduction to Graphic Design class on a Las Vegas-style trade show.
Walmart Offering Free Curbside Pickup at all 10 Hawaiʻi Stores
Walmart now is offering free curbside pickup at its Kahului store on Maui and its other nine stores in Hawaiʻi. The service operates seven days a week, from 8 am to 8 pm.
HouseMart Ace Hardware and Ben Franklin Crafts Contribute $1,911 to Maui United Way
HouseMart Ace Hardware and Ben Franklin Crafts presented Maui United Way with a contribution of $1,911.00 to go toward the 2020-2021 Live United Campaign.
Mortgage Help Available for Residents Impacted by COVID-19
Mortgage help is available for Maui County residents impacted by COVID-19 through the Community Development Block Grant Mortgage Assistance Program, administered by Maui Economic Opportunity.
Hungry Coyote Restaurant in Lahaina Now Open
Hungry Coyote, a Mexican comfort food restaurant in West Maui, announced their opening this week in Lahaina Square.
Hawaiian Telcom Offering Free Virtual Webinar on Digital Workspaces Trend
o educated local businesses on the growing trend of digital workspaces — cloud-based work platforms that are rapidly replacing desktops and laptops — Hawaiian Telecom and technology company CBTS are hosting a free Hawaiian Telcom University webinar May 26 from 11 am to noon.
Lahaina Galleries to Celebrate 45 Years with Anniversary Event at The Shops at Wailea, May 22
Lahaina Galleries is celebrating its 45 years of fine art sales at all of its three US locations – Wailea, Kohala and Newport Beach – from 4 p.m. through 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 22. The galleries will adhere to state guidelines for its in-person events and live social media events for those who cannot attend.
Doctors on Call Urgent Care Expands To Location at The Shops at Wailea
Doctors On Call, which has been operating since 1987, opened its third urgent care facility at The Shops at Wailea.
Immigrants Contributed $17.6 Billion to Hawaiʻi’s Economy in 2018, New Report Finds
A comprehensive report from New American Economy found immigrants in Hawai’i contributed $17.6 billion to the local economy in 2018, with more than $874 million going to state and local taxes.
Free Online Finances Workshop for Maui Teens on June 8, 10, 15 & 17
Maui Economic Opportunity’s online workshop about Teen Financial Literacy will be June 8, 10, 15 and 17 from 4:30 to 6 p.m.
Southwest Airlines Adds Summer Service Between Hawai‘i and Mainland; One-Way Fares as Low as $129
New service on Southwest Airlines between Hawaiian islands and: Las Vegas, Los Angeles, and Phoenix begins in June with one-way fares as low as $129
IRS Provides Overview of New Tax Provisions in American Rescue Plan Act
The Internal Revenue Service provided an overview of some of the key tax provisions in the American Rescue Plan Act, with several provisions affecting people’s 2020 tax return.
Southern Airways to Bring Larger Turboprop Aircraft to Molokaʻi and Lānaʻi
Southern Airways, the parent company of Mokulele Airlines, announced today that it is bringing a larger cabin-class aircraft to Molokaʻi and Lānaʻi with weekday service to begin in the fall.
Blangiardi Appoints Hanabusa to Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation Board
Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi today announced he is appointing former congresswoman Colleen Hanabusa to the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation board.
Ryan Morita and Monica Toguchi Ryan Reelected to Hawaiʻi State FCU Board of Directors
Ryan Morita and Monica Toguchi Ryan have been reelected to the volunteer Board of Directors for Hawaiʻi State Federal Credit Union, Hawaiʻi’s largest credit union lender.
AAA Hawaiʻi: Significant Rebound In Travel Projected For Memorial Day
AAA Hawaiʻi is projecting a robust return to travel this Memorial Day weekend as a result of increased vaccinations, declining COVID-19 statistics and pent-up demand.
