Maui Business
Walmart and Salvation Army Holding Online Red Kettle and Angel Tree Holiday Campaigns
Walmart and the Salvation Army are working together on two iconic holiday giving programs that are also going virtual this year due to the pandemic: the Red Kettle and Angel Tree.
Hawaiian Airlines Issues Report Outlining Environmental, Social and Governance Achievements
Hawaiian Airlines published its inaugural Corporate Kuleana Report outlining progress advancing a host of environmental, social and governance initiatives, including lowering carbon emissions.
Maui United Way to Benefit From ʻOhana Fuels ‘Fuel Up. Do Good.’ Program
Maui United Way has been selected as the upcoming beneficiary of the ʻOhana Fuels’ “Fuel Up. Do Good.” program. From January through March 2021, proceeds from sales made at Maui ʻOhana Fuels locations will be donated to Maui United Way.
The Shops at Wailea Celebrates 12 Days of Christmas with Retailer Giveaways
Beginning Saturday, Dec. 12 and running through Wednesday, Dec. 23, The Shops at Wailea will celebrate the holidays by giving away one prize each day to followers who enter the giveaway.
Tax Credit Financing Secured for 89-Unit Kaiāulu O Kupuohi Development in Lahaina, Maui
Hunt Capital Partners, in collaboration with Ikaika ʻOhana and Urban Housing Communities LLC, announced the closing of $21.9 million in federal and $8.1 million in state low-income housing tax credit equity for the new construction of Kaiāulu O Kupuohi in Lahaina, Maui.
Sunset ‘Holiday’ Market Hosts Toy Drive Dec. 17 for IMUA Family Services
The monthly Sunset Market at Wailea Village is hosting a special Sunset “Holiday” Market on Dec. 17 with a toy drive benefitting IMUA Family Services from 4 to 7 pm.
Hawaiʻi’s Timeshare Industry Donates $29,000 to Non-profit Organizations
The Hawaiʻi Chapter of the American Resort Development Association (ARDA) recently donated $29,000 to nonprofit organizations, including the Maui Food Bank and Feed My Sheep Maui.
Second Annual Maui Pedal Imua Benefit Ride Raises $17,000
Imua Family Services successfully concluded its second annual Pedal Imua event last weekend netting a profit of $17,000. The 60-mile “gran fondo” tours cyclists around the famed West Maui Loop, and raises funds for Dream Imua, a program that grants child-directed dream days to children in crisis or who have experienced life-altering circumstances.
Maui Ku‘ia Offers Suggestions to Shop Local This Holiday Season
“It’s never been more important to support our local businesses—and shopping locally for everyone on your holiday list is the perfect way to do it,” Maui Ku‘ia Estate Chocolate suggests.
Maui County Federal Credit Union Breaks Ground on New Headquarters at Kehalani
The new building will be more than double the size of its current Wailuku branch and main office and will replace the Wili Pā Loop location. The building is anticipated to be completed in mid-2022.
2020 Mayor’s Small Business Award Winners Announced
ClimbingHI LLC (Cody Clark) earned the award for Exceptional Small Business of the Year with 10 or fewer employees.
PacWhale Eco-Adventures Introduces New Concept in Maui Private Charter Tours
The new ecotour offering will feature smaller-groups at a portion of the cost of a private charter. Private Tour Shared Experiences allow passengers to share an intimate experience with a maximum of four groups of two to 10 people each.
Maui Health Conducts Table-Top Exercise Today to Prepare for Vaccine Arrival, Distribution
Maui Health will be conducting a table-top exercise today to practice and isolate any issues in the transport and storage of the COVID-19 vaccine, when it arrives in Maui County.
Hawaiian Electric Permanently Closes Walk-In Payment Centers
Hawaiian Electric permanently closed its walk-in payment centers in Honolulu, Kahului, Hilo, Kona and Molokaʻi due to declining use and customers adapting to other payment options. The payment centers have been closed since mid-March due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hawaiian Airlines Begins Sales for Nonstop Service Between Honolulu and Austin, Ontario & Orlando
Hawaiian Airlines has begun ticket sales for nonstop service that starts in March between Honolulu and three mainland cities: Austin, TX; Ontario, CA; and Orlando, FL.
Pukalani Superette Celebrates 65 Years, Passes Tourch to New Generation of Leadership
As Pukalani Superette celebrates its 65th anniversary this month, the business is passing the torch to a new generation of leadership.
Hybrid-Electric Aircraft Conducts First Flight Trials on Maui
Ampaire, a global leader in electric aviation, is the first to complete a demonstration flight of a hybrid-electric aircraft along an actual airline route. The company flew its Electric EEL aircraft on Nov. 22 on a 20-minute flight from Maui’s Kahului Airport across the island to Hāna and back on a single charge.
HCA Holds First Community Meeting on Maui’s Comprehensive Affordable Housing Plan
Hawaiian Community Assets partnered with Akakū: Maui Community Media to launch a series of community meetings that will inform the County of Maui’s Comprehensive Affordable Housing Plan. The first community will start tonight from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Zoom and will be limited to 100 attendees.
Kaiser Permanente Announces New Leadership Team for Hawaiʻi Operations
Kaiser Permanente, Hawaiʻi announced Greg Christian and Dr. John Yang will be the new leadership team for its Hawaiʻi operations.
Bank of Hawaiʻi Reopens Kahana Branch, Dec. 7
Bank of Hawaiʻi reopens its Kahana Branch, effective Monday, Dec. 7 located at 4405 Honoapiʻilani Hwy., Lahaina. The Kahana branch has been temporarily closed since March due to the coronavirus pandemic.
