Maui Business

Donovan Fayd, account executive for MauiNow interviewed Hawaiian Electric’s Sharon Suzuki, president of Maui County and Hawai’i Island Utilities to learn how the coronavirus pandemic has affected their business operations. Hawaiian Electric continues to provide service to the Hawaiian Islands with a focus on responding to the dynamic situation of the COVID-19 pandemic through their […]

“It was really important to connect, despite the masks and social distancing. We were able to spread lots of good vibes and make sure our employees know they remain top of heart and mind,” said Four Seasons Maui at Wailea General Manager Marc Bromley.

By taking the 99.9 Kiss FM Coronavirus Survey, participants will be entered into a random drawing for a $100 VISA card for the winner to keep for themself.   The winner will also be asked to pick a nonprofit organization of their choice to receive an advertising package worth $5,000 in credit with Pacific Media Group radio stations.

Aubrey Hord Photography and the Maui Food Bank are partnering to offer the Maui community a way to upgrade professional headshots while providing much needed support for those in need as part of the Maui Headshot Project.

Tara Dugan, digital sales director of MauiNow interviews Boys & Girls Clubs of Maui, Inc. CEO Kelly Pearson and director of operations, Stephen Bennett to learn how the coronavirus pandemic has affected their operations and what they are doing to support the community. Boys and Girls Clubs of Maui is a youth development organization with eight youth […]

Jack Dugan, the Chief Operating Officer of Pacific Media Group and director of MauiNow.com interviews the Chief Executive Officer and president of Blue Hawaiian Helicopters, Quentin Koch. Blue Hawaiian Helicopters is currently operating at minimum maintenance with minimal staff. The company is still providing essential private charters between islands including government work. Koch sees a […]

The owners of Wailea Beach Resort on Maui donated funds in support of a food distribution event for resort associates on Tuesday and Wednesday, May 5 and 6. Most are furloughed and without work, while others are working reduced hours.

Droplets, The Bikini Market and Paper Garden are set to re-open on Monday, May 11.

Retail stores and certain retail stores in shopping malls are allowed to open on Maui on Monday, May 11, but must follow modifications required for reopening. 

The program, which plans to launch June 1, gives local residents an opportunity to take advantage of deals on food, services and products while supporting local businesses impacted by COVID-19 in Maui County.

Maui Mayor Victorino said “Maui could potentially receive $66.6 million” in Federal CARES Act funding to assist in COVID-19 response efforts.

Today, more than 800 team members received fresh groceries to make homemade Mother’s Day meals. Today’s effort continues Grand Wailea’s “Share and Care” initiative to support Maui families.

Maui’s Hamai Appliance and Ogo Food Truck served up more than 200 lunches for two Kaiser Clinics in Central Maui on Monday. The two companies joined forces to thank medical workers for their ongoing efforts to keep Maui safe amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

MEO has processed 1,677 applications for financial assistance through the program, for a total of $707,000 in assistance. The County of Maui allocated $2 million in general funds to the program.

The Maui Korean Community Association is among the various community groups that chipped in recently to offer a lunch donation to hospital staff working on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Staff from the Homebridge Hawaiʻi Maui office spent time this weekend delivering lunch to the emergency room staff at the Maui Memorial Medical Center.

Effective May 11, 2020, Maui County Federal Credit Union (FCU)’s Wailuku branch will resume its normal hours of operation, Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Jack Dugan, the Chief Operating Officer of Pacific Media Group and director of MauiNow.com interviews the Chief Executive Officer and president of Hawaiian Airlines, Peter Ingram. Ingram saw signs of decline in demand in early March – mainly from their Asian routes – as the coronavirus was spreading across the continent from China. “I don’t think we really anticipated how […]

Governor David Ige today unveils his 7th Supplemental Emergency Proclamation relating to COVID-19, announcing Phase 1 of opening businesses and activities. The next phase includes the reopening of: non-food agriculture such as landscaping, floral and ornamental; astronomical observatories and support facilities; car washes; pet grooming services; healthcare and social assistance including elective surgery and non emergent services; some nonprofits; retail businesses including apparel and electronics; certain shopping malls; and wholesale and warehousing operations.  These businesses outlined in the proclamation may reopen under guidelines as of Thursday, May 7 at 12:01 a.m.

Kapalua Golf will re-open to the public from Wednesday, May 6, on the Bay Course and Friday May 8 on the Plantation Course. Both golf courses will be operating on a limited schedule with new protocols in place to protect the health of golfers and staff.