Maui Business
Campaign Showcases the Re-Opening of Kāʻanapali Resort Properties
The resort footage will be edited into a series of travel stories released on Facebook through the New Year in an effort to re-introduce Maui’s first master-planned resort to the world.
Free Webinar To Help Small Businesses Survive and Thrive during Pandemic
The Hawaiʻi Small Business Development Center is presenting a webinar Nov. 19 on tools to understand how to pivot to survive and thrive during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hyatt Regency Maui, Andaz, Hāna-Maui Resort, Wailea Beach Villas Resume Operations
Two Maui properties, the Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa in Kāʻanapali and Wailea Beach Villas, A Destination Hotel, opened on Oct. 15. On Nov. 1, the Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort began welcoming guests back; and next week Friday, Nov. 20, the Hāna-Maui Resort is slated to open.
More Businesses Around Maui Now Reopening for Holiday Season
More business around Maui are now reopening in time for the holiday season, including about 60 percent of merchants at the Shops at Wailea and all businesses at Lahaina Gateway.
Kaiser Permanente and Hawaiʻi Dental Service Join Forces to Enhance Dental Benefits for Seniors
Effective Jan. 1, 2020, Kaiser Permanent and HDS will provide preventive dental benefits as part of the base benefit in certain Kaiser Permanente Medicare Senior Advantage Plans (HMO) at no additional cost.
Pacific Media Group’s Battle of the Businesses for Maui Food Bank Raises 36,968 Meals
This year, 17 businesses raised $16,350 and 3,557 pounds of food, which combined will provide 36,968 meals to individuals and families across the organization’s network.
Maui County Farmers and Ranchers Urged to Apply for Available $2.5 Million in CARES Act Funding
Mayor Michael Victorino is urging Maui County farmers and ranchers to apply for $2.5 million in available federal funds for reimbursement of expenses for losses related to COVID-19 and for food sustainability.
Aubrey Hord Photography Launching Headshot Project to Benefit Maui Food Bank
Aubrey Hord Photography on Nov. 16 will launch “Stuff the Studio,” an initiative of the Maui Headshot Project to benefit the Maui Food Bank this holiday season.
Hawaiʻi Surf Artist Launches Signature Welzie Art Box for Children and Adults
Welzie, a fiberglass and resin artist based on Maui, is debuting the Welzie Art Box. It is an innovative and approachable Do-It-Yourself box that transports art enthusiasts to Welzie’s bright and whimsical pieces inspired by his surf lifestyle in Hawaiʻi.
Nomination’s Deadline Extended for 2020 Annual Mayor’s Small Business Awards
The Maui Chamber of Commerce has extended the deadline for nominations to Nov. 11 at 4 pm for the 2020 Annual Mayor’s Small Business Awards. Nomination forms are available online at www.mauichamber.com.
Crystal Dreams and More Shops Reopen at Maui Mall
Crystal Dreams at Maui Mall reopened to the public with a new location and reorganized floor plan. The store has been a retailer at the Maui Mall for nearly two decades, providing shoppers giftable and collectible items.
Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort to Reopen on Nov. 15
Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort will reopen its doors on Nov. 15. The reopening marks the debut of The Grand Life, programming focused on well-being and incorporating personalized health and safety measures, as well as a reimagined twist to the resort’s experiences.
Wailea Village Announces November Sunset Market Local Merchant Line Up
Wailea Village will hold its monthly Sunset Market from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 5 with live music entertainment from Brian Santana. More than 30 local Maui vendors will be offering culinary and beverage treats, fashion items, fine art, home décor, paper goods and stationary.
Subaru Hawaiʻi Kicks Off 10th Annual Share the Love Sales Event
Subaru Hawaiʻi launched its 10th annual Share the Love Sales Event, which runs from Nov. 1 through Dec. 31, 2020, and is supporting four nonprofits: Oahu SPCA, Hawaiʻi’s National Parks, Hawaiʻi Meals on Wheels and Make-a-Wish Hawaiʻi.
$4.3 Million in CARES Act Assistance for Eligible Hawai‘i Fishery Sectors
Fishery participants eligible for funding include commercial fishing businesses, charter/for-hire fishing businesses, qualified aquaculture operations, wholesale seafood dealers and processors, subsistence/cultural/ceremonial fishers, and other fishery-related businesses.
Mahi Pono Plants 300 Native Trees for Statewide Tree Planting Day
Today, Mahi Pono planted 300 native ulu and milo along with 30 mai‘a (banana trees) in recognition of the 2020 Hawaiʻi Statewide Tree Planting Day, in partnership with ReTree Hawai‘i.
“Tipsy Tows” Available in West Maui Halloween Night
The service is offered in exchange for monetary tips from westside locations for the driver and their vehicle to their home in Lahaina, Nāpili and Kāʻanapali. For those that need a tow to Kahului, Wailuku or Kīhei, the tow is offered for a flat rate of $100.
Maui’s Fairmont Kea Lani to Welcome Guests Back on Nov. 1
Fairmont Kea Lani will reopen on Sunday, Nov. 1 as part of the Hawaiʻi’s Safe Travels Program and will implement new operational standards to prevent the spread of viruses and pathogens, including COVID-19.
Maui Termite Company Supports Breast Cancer Awareness with Pink Fumigation Tents
To do its part for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Bowman Termite and Pest Management of Wailuku fumigated four houses on Maui using special pink and grey tents. The company also is donating $2500 to Susan G. Komen, the largest breast cancer organization in the country.
Kandice Johns Joins The Maui Farm as Executive Director
The Maui Farm Board of Directors announced the hiring of Kandice Johns as its new Executive Director. Johns has spent nearly two decades working in the non-profit sector building the capacity of organizations that are working to improve the lives of people in Hawaiʻi.
