Maui Business
Roberts Hawaiʻi Co-Founder Announces Retirement and Leadership Transition
Roberts Hawaiʻi co-founder, Robert Iwamoto Jr. announced his retirement from the company as CEO & chairman of the board, effective Dec. 31, 2020. Iwamoto has served as the transportation company’s CEO & chairman of the board since 1983.
Local PR Company Offering Free Consultations to Hawai‘i Restaurants
“In light of the recent results from a survey conducted by the Public Policy Center at UH Mānoa showing that more than half of Hawaiʻi’s restaurants may be facing permanent closures, we want to offer our support by way of consultations with our team of marketing professionals during a time when Hawaiʻi restaurants need more support than ever before,” said Jennifer Polito, founder and creative director of Jenerate PR.
BREAKING: Gov. Ige Announces Delay for State Furloughs
Based on the promise of federal aid, the governor made the decision to delay the implementation of the furloughs, which was set to begin on Jan. 1, 2021. However, he added that because it’s a fluid situation, there is no timeline of when the furloughs will begin.
Mahi Pono Sets Aside Three Acres For Future Expansion of Maui Humane Society
Mahi Pono announced the company has executed a long-term lease agreement with the Maui Humane Society that will enable an expansion onto three additional acres.
UH Survey: Hawaiʻi Restaurants Expect Massive Permanent Closures Without Quick Revival of Tourism
More than half of Hawaiʻi’s restaurants will be forced to permanently close by April 2021 if tourism does not significantly increase, according to a survey by the Public Policy Center at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa.
Circuit Breaker and Home Exemption Applications Deadline is Dec. 31
The County of Maui’s Department of Finance’s Real Property Assessment Division is reminding all homeowners eligible for the Circuit Breaker Tax Credit to submit an application by Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020.
Funding Deal Includes Millions In Federal Funding For Hawai‘i
The annual government bill includes funding for housing, roads, public transit, and infrastructure, as well as Native Hawaiian health and education programs.
Governor Ige’s Biennium Budget 2021-23 Reflects “Sudden, Sharp Reductions”
Gov. Ige announced that he may be seeking emergency appropriations in separate legislation to support COVID-19 mitigation efforts such as vaccination implementation, hospital surge staffing and the Safe Travels program.
Kaiser Permanente Awards $190,000 in Grants to Two Hawaiʻi Organizations
Kaiser Permanente Hawaiʻi awarded a statewide $95,000 grant to Hawaiian Community Assets and a $95,000 grant to The Patsy T. Mink Center for Business and Leadership in partnership with Mana Up.
Hawaiian Electric Opens Three electric vehicle fast chargers on Maui
Three new electric vehicle fast-charging stations are now open to the public at the Queen Kaʻahumanu Center in Central Maui, Piʻilani Village Shopping Center in South Maui and Lahaina Aquatic Center in West Maui, Hawaiian Electric announced today.
Schatz: Hawai‘i to Receive $1.7 Billion from a New $900B COVID-19 Stimulus Package
Today, Sen. Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) announced that Hawai‘i will receive at least $1.7 billion in estimated funding from a new $900 billion COVID-19 relief package.
Maui County Hotel Occupancy Rate at 20.2 Percent for November
Hawaiʻi Hotel Performance Report states Maui County hotels had 20.2 percent occupancy rate for November, down 57 percentage points from 2019 due to COVID-19 pandemic.
Hawaiian Telcom Donates More Than $86,000 to United Way
Aligned with Hawaiian Telcom’s commitment to the state, United Way organizations on the neighbor islands – Kaua‘i United Way, Maui United Way and Hawai‘i Island United Way – will each receive at least $5,000.
Maui Ku‘ia Estate Chocolate Hosts ‘Farm to Bar’ Maui Chocolate Tour
Maui Ku‘ia Estate Chocolate is now welcoming visitors to its Lahaina farm. As of Dec. 21, Maui Chocolate Tour offers a first-hand look at how cacao is grown and harvested on Maui, and then wraps up with a nine-piece tasting among the trees.
HouseMart Stores Support United Way Chapters through Holiday Gift Bundle
HouseMart Ace Hardware and Ben Franklin Crafts stores continue their annual tradition of raising funds for United Way chapters on Oʻahu, Kauaʻi, Maui and Hawaiʻi Island through the sale of their limited-edition Holiday Gift Bundles.
Four Seasons Resort Maui Hosts Drive-Through Holiday Keiki Party
Four Seasons Resort Maui, which reopened its doors nearly one month ago, always celebrates the holidays by creating magic for the employees’ keiki. This year, they designed a drive-through holiday party to keep the celebration alive.
BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT: Pacific Cancer Institute
Dr. Benjamin Falit, medical director and radiation oncologist at the Pacific Cancer Institute speaks about the cancer treatments they provide and precautions they are taking during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Children Invited To Enter Free Art Contest for 2021 Toyota Dream Car
Children are invited to enter the free 2021 Toyota Dream Car USA Art Contest for kids. Youth, ages 4-15, can submit multiple drawings of dream cars.
AAA Hawai‘i: Gas Prices Drop Before Holiday
In Kahului, the average price is $3.48, which is two cents less than last week, two cents lower than last month, and 36 cents lower than on this date a year ago.
Thrivent Donates to Habitat for Humanity Maui for Mortgage Relief during Pandemic
Thrivent, a diversified financial services organization, donated $5,000 to Habitat for Humanity Maui to help more than 10 families on Maui stay in their homes.
