Maui Business
Sensei Lāna‘i, A Four Seasons Resort Unveils New Programming and Partnership
Sensei Lāna’i – A Four Seasons Resort today unveiled its new Optimal Wellbeing Program. The program is an in-depth diagnostic and data-led initiative designed to help guests awaken their “optimal” self through technology and experiential learning. Additionally, the program features a partnership with WHOOP to help measure performance and coincides with the roll out of […]
Queen Ka‘ahumanu Center Chinese New Year Event to Raise Funds for Nonprofits
In the spirit of the Lunar New Year, select stores at the Queen Kaʻahumanu Center in Kahului will accept lai see (red envelopes), Feb. 12-19, 2021. All donations will be distributed to local non-profit organizations on Maui.
Report: Family-Owned Farms Account for 93% of Hawaiʻi Farms
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service released its 2017 Census of Agriculture Farm Typology report on Jan. 22, 2021, classifying Hawaiʻi’s farms to better evaluate the state’s agriculture.
Governor Updates Hawai‘i’s Financial Future
In January, the Council on Revenues increased its revenue projections by $2 billion over seven years, but the state will still have a significant revenue shortfall, according to the governor.
Utility Bill Assistance Program Closes to New Applicants Due to High Demand
The Hawaiʻi Utility Bill Assistance Program established by Hawaiian Electric and Aloha United Way is closed to new applications due to high demand that led to nearly $2 million being committed to 2,700 households in two days.
Maui Council Adopts Resolution Urging Legislature to Legalize, Regulate and Tax Cannabis
The Maui County Council voted unanimously on Friday to adopt a resolution urging the legislature to legalize, regulate and tax cannabis for responsible adult use.
Down The Hatch Adds Chef de Cuisine Jorge Perez to Kitchen Team in Lahaina
Down The Hatch Maui welcomes Chef de Cuisine Jorge “Nacho” Perez to help manage alongside Executive Chef Alvin Savella at the Lahaina eatery.
Maui Ku‘ia Estate Chocolate Donates More than $100,000 in Sweets and Proceeds During Pandemic
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Maui Ku‘ia Estate Chocolate company of Lahaina has donated sweets to first responders and people sheltering in place across the country, and contributed proceeds to the Maui Food Bank and other nonprofits.
Maui Job Corps Center Honors Top Employees
The Maui Job Corps Center recently honored top employees through its Celebrating Excellence awards program that selects recipients based on impact, character, leadership and years of service.
Derek Lau Named Hawaiʻi REALTORS® President for 2021
The Hawai‘i REALTORS® trade organization has named Derek Lau as its 2021 President.
FCC Awards $24 Million to Hawaiian Telecom for Rural Broadband Deployment
The Federal Communications Commission has awarded Hawaiian Telecom $24 million to continue deploying fiber broadband service to rural areas in Hawai‘i.
Hawaiʻi-Made Kombucha Honored with 2021 Good Food Award for Elixirs
Maui-based Vitalitea Hawaiʻi received the 2021 Good Food Awards in the Elixirs’s category for its flagship flavor “Restore,” a craft kombucha made from local pineapple.
Four Seasons Resort Lānaʻi Earns Top Spot in 2021 U.S. News & World Report Lists
The Four Seasons Resort Lānaʻi, located at Manele Bay, earned the No. 1 top ranking on both the 2021 Best Hotels in the USA and Best Resorts in the USA lists published today by U.S. News & World Report.
Debut of Blue Hawaiian Activities Concierge Service
Blue Hawaiian Activities begins operations with 19 concierge offices throughout Maui and Oʻahu, and will further expand to Kauaʻi and the Big Island in the coming months.
CompuGirls Hawaiʻi Accepting Applications for Free Virtual Cybersecurity and Information Technology Spring Program
Hawaiʻi girls in grades 8-12 are encouraged to apply for the”CompuGirls Hawaiʻi Spring Camp 2021″ program. The free virtual program is aimed to introduce and educate underrepresented Hawaiʻi girls in STEM education, cybersecurity and information technology.
Hawai‘i UI Benefit Extensions Update
Programming updates and federal funding has allowed the state Department of Labor & Industrial Relations to offer a choice of either Extended Benefits (EB20) or Pandemic Unemployment Emergency Compensation (PEUC) for claimants that filed for EB20 between Dec. 15 and 28, 2020.
Maui United Way Distributes PPE for Non-Profits in Maui Nui
Maui United Way received another grant from the Hawai’i Community Foundation to continue purchasing personal protective equipment (PPE) to distribute to non-profits throughout Maui Nui to keep staff, offices and clients safe and healthy during the COVID-19 pandemic.
AlohaCare Appoints Francoise Culley-Trotman Permant CEO
AlohaCare has appointed interim CEO Francoise Culley-Trotman as its permanent chief executive officer.
Maui’s Virtual Abilities Awareness Fair Draws 700 Viewers and 20 Vendors/Support Groups
The Abilities Awareness Fair, an informational gathering for persons with disabilities, attracted nearly 20 vendors and support groups and almost 700 viewers to a livestreamed event Friday.
Southwest to Add Nonstop Long Beach to Maui Flight
Southwest Airlines announced new nonstop flights between Long Beach and both Kahului, Maui and Honolulu on Oʻahu.





