Maui Business
Third Hawaiʻi Commercial Rent Survey Reinforces Urgent Need for Relief
The results of the Third Hawaiʻi Commercial Rent Survey with National Overlay show the commercial rent situation continues to worsen for businesses in Hawaiʻi and across the country due to the affects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Study: Americans Paid Off Record $82.9 Billion in Credit Card Debt During 2020
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic leading to massive unemployment in the United States during 2020, Americans paid off a record $82.9 billion in credit card debt, according to study by the personal-finance website WalletHub.
FCC Grants Dept. of Hawaiian Home Lands Two More Broadband Licenses
The Federal Communications Commission approved two additional applications submitted by the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands for broadband licenses in response to a Rural Tribal Priority Window.
Maui Grown Therapies Presents Cannabis and Cancer Care Webinar, March 11
Maui Grown Therapies presents a free webinar on “Cannabis and Cancer Care” featuring Dr. Donald Abrams, Integrative Oncologist at the UCSF.
ClimbHI’s 9th Leadership, Exploration, Inspiration Program for Youth To Be Virtual April 9
ClimbHI’s ninth annual LEI (Leadership, Exploration, Inspiration) program to promote workforce development in Hawaiʻi’s youth will take place virtually April 9 from 9-10:45 am.
Maui’s Sharon Suzuki Retiring from Hawaiian Electric
After 28 years with Hawaiian Electric and Maui Electric, Sharon Suzuki, president of Maui County and Hawai‘i Island utilities, will retire effective today.
Southwest Airlines Announces Four-Day Sale with Fares Starting at $29
Southwest Airlines launched a four-day “WOW Sale” today, through March 4, 2021, 7:59 p.m. HST (11:59 p.m. Central Standard Time), with fares starting as low as $29 one-way.
Hawaiian Airlines Appoints New Executive Chef Team and Featured Chef Members
Hawaiian Airlines appointed husband-and-wife team Wade Ueoka and Michelle Karr-Ueoka, owners of Honolulu’s MW Restaurant and Artizen, as its news executive chefs.
Nurses and Health Care Workers at Maui Health System Reach Tentative Agreement for New Contract
The registered nurses and other health care workers of Maui Health System have reached a tentative contract agreement with MHS management early Friday morning after a marathon meeting.
Gov. Ige Attends Virtual NGA Meeting; President Biden and Transportation Secretary Discuss Economic Recovery
Gov. David Ige participated in the National Governors’ Association’s virtual Winter Meeting this week, to discuss efforts to end the COVID-19 public health crisis and debate ways to ensure a strong and equitable economic recovery.
Goodfellow Bros. Celebrates 100 Year Anniversary
Goodfellow Bros. Celebrates 100 Year Anniversary with $50,000 Grant to Local Charities
Michael Kini Named MEO 2020 Driver of the Year
Maui Economic Opportunity announced the selection of Michael Kini as the organization’s 2020 Driver of the Year.
Hawaiian Airlines Keeps On-Time Record for 17th Straight Year
In March and April, Hawaiian will launch four new North America routes, including nonstop service between Honolulu and Austin, Ontario and Orlando, as well as daily nonstop service between Long Beach and Maui.
AlohaCare Selects IngenioRX for 3-Year Pharmacy Benefit Management Agreement
AlohaCare, Hawai’i’s only community-led Medicaid and dual eligible Medicare health insurer, has entered into a 3-year pharmacy benefits management agreement with IngenioRx, starting July 1, 2021.
Segway Maui to Introduce New Electric Vehicles for its 10 Year Anniversary
Segway Maui in Lahaina celebrates 10 years of operations since opening its doors in 2011.
J. Walter Cameron Center Receives Grant from the Haynes Family Fund
The J. Walter Cameron Center received a $500 grant from the Haynes Family Fund administered by the Hawaiʻi Community Foundation.
Family Fund Provides $10,000 Grant to Maui Economic Opportunity for Pandemic Assistance
The Kent & Polli Smith Family Fund of the Hawaiʻi Community Foundation provided a $10,000 grant to Maui Economic Opportunity for rental and utility assistance to people impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ramos Promoted at Maui Ku‘ia Estate Chocolate
Maui Ku‘ia Estate Chocolate, Inc. announced the promotion of Meghan Ramos to fulfillment team manager.
Hawaiian Hotels and Resorts Promotes George Gomes Jr. to Regional Executive Chef
Hawaiian Hotels and Resorts has promoted George Gomes Jr. to regional executive chef for the Royal Kona Resort on Hawaiʻi Island and Royal Lahaina Resort on Maui.
Champagne Hale at Cliff House Returns for Reservations in February
Montage Kapalua Bay’s Champagne Hale at Cliff House returns for reservations for select weekends from Feb. 11 – 21, 2021.
