Maui Business
New State-Run Website Helps Connect Shoppers with Made-in-Hawai‘i Products
The Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism announced today the launch of Buy Hawai‘i, Give Aloha, a platform that was created to feature made-in-Hawai‘i products and to provide greater exposure to local businesses experiencing hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
American Savings Bank Announces Promotion, Two New Hires
American Savings Bank has announced a promotion and two new hires. The announcement includes two residents of the island of Maui–Ann Sakamoto and Jeffrey Bonk.
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Hawaiian Airlines Made in Maui County Festival Pivots to Virtual Event
Maui County’s largest annual products show, the Hawaiian Airlines Made in Maui County Festival, will return this year as a virtual event due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Now in its seventh year, the popular event will kick off online during the first weekend of November.
Young Brothers: “We Are Not Immune to the Impacts of the Pandemic”
“That degradation in cargo volume, combined with virtually no significant rate increases over six to eight years, combined with continuing escalating costs have led to our financial situation,” said Jay Ana, President of Young Brothers, LLC.
BREAKING: COVID-19 Cases at Maui Hospital Rise to Nine: Includes 4 Health Care Workers, 5 Patients
As of noon today, Maui Health confirmed that there are a total of four health care workers and five patients at Maui Memorial Medical Center who have tested positive for COVID-19. The health care workers are in quarantine at home and the patients have been isolated in the hospital’s COVID-19 warm unit.
BREAKING: Maui Health Care Worker and Two Patients Test Positive for Covid-19
As of noon today, Maui Health has confirmed that it has one health care worker and two patients at Maui Memorial Medical Center who have tested positive for COVID-19.
Kama‘āina First Program Encourages Maui Businesses to Support Other Local Businesses
The website offers an opportunity for Maui County businesses to share their kamaʻāina deals at no cost; for Hawaiʻi residents to take advantage of great discounts/specials on staycations, restaurants, activities, services and products; and now for businesses to connect with one another.
State Has Issued $2.6 Billion in Unemployment Insurance Benefits Since March 1
The Department of Labor and Industrial Relations announced updated unemployment insurance claims information, including paying $2,620,848,963 and 2,464,674 weeks claimed since the onset of the COVID-19 Pandemic on March 1, 2020.
ACE Hardware Grand Opening at Lahaina Gateway, Aug. 22
A new 18,500 square foot HouseMart ACE Hardware store celebrates its grand opening next weekend, on Saturday, Aug. 22 at Lahaina Gateway in West Maui.
Newly Renovated Tasaka Guri Guri Reopens After Five Months
The iconic store, known for its strawberry and pineapple flavored sherbet, initially closed on March 14 for two weeks as pandemic related closures went into effect.
Maui Dispensary Celebrates Third Anniversary with Maui Food Bank Donation
To celebrate its third anniversary today, the company made another cash donation to the Maui Food Bank, bringing its total gift to more than $15,000 since coronavirus response efforts began in March.
Doctors On Call Maui Clinic Reopens August 10
Doctors On Call, Maui’s Urgent Care clinic, reopens on August 10. Located at Times Shopping Plaza in Lahaina, the clinic will be open Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. No appointment is needed and walk-ins are accepted. New primary care patients are also welcome.
Two Maui Companies Cited by Health Department for Alleged Air Permit Violations
The Hawai‘i Department of Health Clean Air Branch issued Notices and Finding of Violation and Orders against four companies, including two on Maui.
Amazon Air Announces New Regional Gateways at Kahului and Kona Airports
Amazon Air begins operations today at Kahului Airport on Maui and Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole on Hawaiʻi Island. Both locations are identified as new regional gateways and will service daily flights originating from Amazon Air’s mainland regional gateway at March Air Reserve Base in Riverside, California.
A&B Funds Maui Six Nonprofits With COVID-19 Related Grants
Alexander & Baldwin has designated $200,000 of its 2020 Kōkua Giving charitable budget for Hawaiʻi nonprofits on the frontlines of COVID-19 relief. A&B recently announced it has completed its first tranche of giving including six grants to Maui non-profits to support a range of critical needs, helping to keep Maui residents—keiki to kupuna—housed, fed and healthy.
Maui Small Businesses Urged to Apply for Grants from New $3M Fund Starting Monday, Aug. 3
Maui Mayor Michael Victorino is urging small business operators to apply for grants of as much as $7,500 beginning Monday, Aug. 3, 2020, from the new Kōkua Maui County Small Business Recovery & Relief Fund to assist them with the impacts of COVID-19.
Travaasa Hāna to be Renamed Hāna-Maui Resort, New Management by Hyatt
County officials say the resort will be renamed to Hāna-Maui Resort and expects to resume operations once travel restrictions are lifted.
EV Charging Stations in Wailuku, Lahaina and Haʻikū Reach End of Life, Upgrades Underway
The EVOhana charging stations located at the Kalana O Maui (County) Building in Wailuku, the Lahaina Aquatic Center and the Haʻikū Community Center were temporarily shutdown, starting yesterday, July 31, 2020.
United Airlines to Increase Hawai‘i Service in September
United Airlines plans to resume service between the US mainland and Hilo and Kauaʻi; and increase flying to Honolulu, Kona and Maui in the Hawaiian Islands.
1,929 Arrivals to Maui in June, Down From Last Year’s 297,449 Visitors
Visitor arrivals to Maui in June totaled 1,929 individuals, compared to 297,449 visitors a year ago, according to new data compiled by the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority. The data was part of the HTA’s monthly visitor report which points toward severe impacts of he COVID-19 pandemic on visitor arrivals to the Hawaiian Islands.
