Maui Business

On Maui, 34 people arrived on a single trans-Pacific flight, including 15 residents, 11 visitors, seven crew members and one intended resident. 

The University of Hawai‘i Maui College is receiving $1,041,403 in new federal funding to help the campus cover the cost of distance learning and provide financial aid for students in need.

Tara Dugan, digital sales director of MauiNow interviews chef and restaurateur, Peter Merriman to learn how the coronavirus pandemic has affected his business operations and his outlook on the restaurant industry. Merriman confirmed restaurant industry experts estimate that some restaurants will not be able to reopen once government lockdown from the coronavirus is lifted. “It […]

A’ Design Award and Competition recently announce that the furniture work Pohihi by Holly Badr-El-Din has been acknowledged with the prestigious A’ Design Award.

Hawaiian Airlines is enhancing health measures throughout its system by requiring travelers to wear face coverings starting May 8 and creating more personal space at check-in, boarding and during the flight.

Hawaiian Electric and Pūlama Lānaʻi have ended discussions about a potential sale of the electric system on Lānaʻi, which will continue to be owned and operated by the utility.

Donovan Fayd, account executive for MauiNow interviewed Steve Allen, owner of Allen’s Plumbing to learn how the coronavirus pandemic has affected his business operations.

Maui County Federal Credit Union (FCU) has hired Denise Thayer into the newly created position of Chief Development & Communications Officer.

Hawaiian Electric has suspended service disconnections for nonpayment through June 30 to ensure customers’ electricity needs are met as stay-at-home orders are extended due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Funds that were budgeted this year for conferences, training and travel have been re-allocated to these COVID-19 grants.  The Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunrise on Maui will be procuring and assembling masks and other personal protective equipment for medical workers on Maui.

Eight local agents (Paul MacDonald, Mark Zion, Chad Santiago, Mark Rich, Wayde Omura, Kit Okazaki, Liza Souza, and Marianne Curry) have collectively donated $2,500.

The University of Hawaiʻi has been awarded a four-year contract valued at up to $75 million by the US Air Force Research Laboratory to operate the Maui High Performance Computing Center via the Applied Research Laboratory at the University of Hawaiʻi. 

“This May Day, we are sharing our Aloha through a traditional meal for our associates who are the soul of our resort. The simple but meaningful meal allows us to show our thankfulness and let our associates know that they continue to remain in our hearts and we look forward to the day when we can welcome them back,” said resort general manager Gregg Lundberg.

Beginning May 9, 2020 Habitat for Humanity Maui’s ReStore will be reopening with modified hours and temporary changes in operations. New hours are Tuesday to Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Yesterday a total of 640 people arrived in Hawai‘i including 166 visitors and 196 residents. There was a total of 14 arriving flights. Maui had no trans-Pacific flights on Thursday, April 30, 2020.

Maui Mayor Michael Victorino continued to offer encouragement to those who have been unable to get through to the state’s antiquated system for unemployment assistance. There are an estimated 37,000 individuals who have filed for Unemployment in Maui County. 

The University of Hawaiʻi Maui College joined the Rotary Clubs of Kahului-Maui and Lahaina Sunset in cooperation with Sysco, in delivering more than 8,800 pounds of fresh produce, refrigerated and frozen items to the Maui Food Bank for needy families.

Tara Dugan, digital sales director of MauiNow interviewed Michael Jokovich, area vice president and general manager of Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort. Jokovich speaks about how the coronavirus pandemic has affected business operations and what they are doing to help their employees and community. The Andaz Maui at Wailea and the Hyatt Regency Maui Resort […]

The donation will support additional shipments this week and in May to supplement Maui Food Bank’s regular monthly delivery of food to Moloka‘i. More than 33,000 pounds of food will be distributed by the Maui Food Bank to Moloka‘i residents in need through a $20,000 contribution from the Hawaiian Electric Industries Charitable Foundation.

Tara Dugan, digital sales director of MauiNow interviewed Kimo Haynes, president of Hawaii Petroleum, Minit Stop and Ohana Fuels to learn how the coronavirus pandemic has affected his business operations. Haynes expressed that Hawaii Petroleum’s top priority is the safety of its employees and customers. “It’s been challenging trying to make sure we can operate […]