Maui Business
Maui Renters Behind on Utility Bills Urged to Seek Help through New County Program
Millions of dollars in federal assistance to households behind on rent and electric bills are now available through the County of Maui.
California Company Launching Surfboard Coffee Table Collection of Maui’s Kai Lenny
Have you been wondering what Maui’s legendary waterman Kai Lenny has been up to? He’s teamed with California-based SALTY Furniture to release a new surfboard collection — a new surfboard coffee table collection that is.
Maui Business Development Center Hosting Free Online Workshop about Personal Finances
The Maui Economic Opportunity’s Business Development Center will hold a free online Money Matters Adult Financial Literacy Workshop from 10 to 11:30 am on May 19 and 20, via Zoom.
From Applied Tech to Big Tech – Maui TechOhana Speaker Shares His journey to Google
The Chief of Staff to Google’s Speech team, Luke Leonhard led an engaging presentation at last week’s Maui TechOhana, presented by Maui Economic Development Board Over 25 tech-minded entrepreneurs logged in to the online meeting to listen how Leonhard’s career path unfolded from applied tech to big tech.
KTA Super Stores President and COO Toby Taniguchi Appointed to Hawaiian Electric Board of Directors
Toby Taniguchi, president and chief operating officer of KTA Super Stores and a longtime business and community leader on Hawaiʻi Island has been appointed to the board of directors of Hawaiian Electric. Taniguchi’s term on the Hawaiian Electric board begins on Friday, May 7, 2021.
IRS Reminds Tax-Exempt Organizations to File Information and Tax Returns by May 17
The Internal Revenue Service issued a reminder that May 17 is the due date for tax-exempt organizations operating on a calendar-year basis to provide certain annual information and tax returns.
A&B Sells 5 Land Parcels at Maui Business Park and Expands Development’s Offerings
Commercial real estate Company A&B sold five land parcels totaling 6.3 acres for $10.9 million in the North Project area of Maui Business Park. The company also announced the expansion of its land offerings in the South Project area of the 125-acre development.
8th Hawaiʻi Energy Conference Goes Virtual June 22-24; Registration Still Open
The 8th Hawaiʻi Energy Conference will be virtual this year from June 22-24, with the early bird rate ending May 14.
Ka Huina 2021 to Convene Virtually in Four One-Day Conferences
The Native Hawaiian Hospitality Association in partnership with the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority is presenting the Ka Huina 2021 conference virtually in a series of four one-day virtual conferences from 2 to 5 p.m. on May 7, May 21, June 4 and June 18. The afternoon sessions are free and will conclude with music for Aloha Friday.
The Shops at Wailea Mother’s Day Giveaway
Entries must be submitted by 5 p.m. HST on Thursday, May 6. Winners will be announced on The Shops at Wailea Facebook and Instagram story on Friday, May 7.
Native Hawaiian Owned NOHO HOME Gains Global Audience with Macy’s Partnership
Home Grown Native Hawaiian owned and operated brand, NOHO HOME by Jalene Kanani gains a Global Audience with Macy’s Feature and Partnership.
Hawaiian Electric Disconnection Moratorium to End May 31, 2021
The moratorium on disconnections for nonpayment of Hawaiian Electric bills ends on May 31, 2021. Customers with a past due balance are urged to set up a payment plan that can stretch installments over many months.
3 New CDL Drivers Join MEO Transportation
Three new bus drivers joined Maui Economic Opportunity Transportation after passing their Commercial Driver’s License test on April 26.
Maui Mall Village Celebrates Mother’s Day with Promotion, May 1-9
Maui Mall Village is holding a Mother’s Day promotion from May 1 through May 9. Shoppers who make purchases totaling $150 or more can redeem their receipts for a Maui Mall Village 10-liter dry bag.
Free Digital Literacy Courses at UH Maui College
Students will learn basic computer operations and how to use the Internet, and create an email account through which they will receive additional free online resources for improving their digital skills and more.
Hawai‘i Tourism Authority Board Selects George Kam To Serve As Chair
The Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority Board of Directors selected George Kam as its new chair during yesterday’s monthly board meeting. He previously served as its vice-chair. Kam is an active community leader and is a former executive in the surf industry.
Maui United Way Benefits from ‘Ohana Fuels Donation
First quarter sales for 2021 at the Maui ʻOhana Fuels locations resulted in a total of $5,327.10. That total, combined with car washes that earned $1,083, created a total donation of $6,410.10 for Maui United Way.
MEO Presents Virtual Core Four Business Planning Classes Starting May 4
Maui Economic Opportunity’s Business Development Center presents its next series of “Core Four Business Planning” classes starting from 9 to 11 a.m. on Tuesday, May 4 through Thursday, June 3, 2021. The five-week series will be held online with two-hour sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
HTA Appoints Dylan Ching, Keith “Keone” Downing and Sigmund “Sig” Zane to Serve on its Board of Directors
The Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority appointed three individuals – Dylan Ching, Keith “Keone” Downing and Sigmund “Sig” Zane – to serve on its board of directors. The appointees were nominated by Gov. David Ige and confirmed by the Hawaiʻi State Senate with their terms effective immediately.
Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunrise Seeks Applicants for Three $1,000 Vocational Scholarships
The Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunrise is seeking applicants for its annual vocational scholarships. Three applicants will receive $1,000 scholarships to help pay for training in areas such as agriculture, auto mechanics, welding, cosmetology or any trade or non-academic occupation.
