Maui Business
Maui’s Leah Belmonte and Lisa Paulson appointed to HTA Advisory Board
Gov. Josh Green, MD, today announced the appointment of 12 individuals to the reorganized Hawai‘i Tourism Authority (HTA) Advisory Board. The appointments follow the resignation of the previous board earlier this summer, after the Governor called for new leadership to address longstanding concerns over governance and alignment with state priorities.
County of Maui Department of Agriculture invites grant applicants for Fiscal Year 2026
Eligible Maui County nonprofits, for-profits and sole proprietors are invited to apply for reimbursable grants through the County of Maui Department of Agriculture for Fiscal Year 2026. Applications opened on Aug. 1, 2025, and the deadline to submit is 4:30 p.m. on Sept. 2, 2025.
Hawaiian Airlines to suspend three underperforming routes
The airline announced it will suspend service between Honolulu and Incheon, South Korea (5x weekly), Fukuoka, Japan (3x weekly), and Boston (4x weekly) and redeploy aircraft to boost flights between Honolulu and Sydney, Australia, Papeete, Tahiti, Los Angeles and Seattle, and support operations across its Hawai‘i network.
County of Maui Department of Finance awarded for ‘excellence in financial reporting’
The County of Maui’s Department of Finance Accounts Division was recently awarded for “excellence in financial reporting” by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada.
BOH’s new Hāna Branch includes an Easy-Deposit ATM — the first in the area to accept deposits
The Hāna Branch has been the only financial institution in this area of Maui since 1932. Now, as Bank of Hawaiʻi’s newest Branch of Tomorrow, it includes a 24/7 Easy Deposit ATM—the first in the area to accept deposits.
Maui Diagnostic Imaging welcomes Dr. Rosaleen Parsons, MD, as Medical Director
Dr. Parsons is recognized for her expertise in body imaging and oncologic radiology, bringing advanced knowledge in cancer imaging to support Maui’s growing healthcare needs.
Maui County Federal Credit Union announces new President and CEO
Maui County Federal Credit Union (MCFCU) announced the appointment of Michele Kawahara as its new President and CEO, effective Sept. 1, 2025. Kawahara succeeds Gary Fukuroku, who will retire on Aug. 31, 2025, after more than three decades of leadership.
General contractor, Swinerton Builders opens new permanent office on Maui
Swinerton Builders, ranked as Hawaiʻi’s fifth largest general contractor in 2024 by Pacific Business News, has opened a new permanent office in Wailuku, Maui, at 771 Alua St.
Jayson Watts elected as new chair of Hawai‘i Agribusiness Development Corp.
The Hawai‘i Agribusiness Development Corp. Board of Directors has elected Maui resident Jayson Watts as its new chair, signaling a renewed commitment to strategic leadership, critical infrastructure investment and long-term land stewardship. Watts, representing Maui County on the board, serves as director of environmental health and safety at Mahi Pono. Gov. Josh Green first appointed […]
American Savings Bank opens applications for 2025 KeikiCo Business Plan Competition
American Savings Bank (ASB) is now accepting applications for its 2025 KeikiCo Business Plan Competition, a statewide challenge that invites Hawaiʻi public and charter school students in grades 3 through 12 to dream big, solve real-world problems and compete for up to $25,000 for their school – plus bonus cash for individual winners.
HTA supports Hawaiʻi’s cultural ambassadors through Hoʻokipa Malihini Initiative
To foster meaningful cultural experiences in Hawaiʻi’s visitor hubs, the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority is investing $397,000 in seven Hawaiian cultural programs and practitioners through its Hoʻokipa Malihini Initiative.
Post-wildfire: Tourism rebounding, but slowly
Twenty-three months after devastating wildfires struck West Maui and Upcountry, visitors are returning to the island, although not yet at levels seen before the disaster. “As we approach the two-year anniversary of the Maui wildfires, tourism on the island continues to improve, but the pace has been slow,” said James Kunane Tokioka, director of the […]
DXD Capital opens new self storage facility in Kīhei, Maui
DXD Capital, a private equity firm specializing in data-driven self storage development, announced the grand opening of a new storage option for residents and businesses in South Maui. This 355-unit self storage facility in Kīhei, provides secure, drive-up storage in the Līpoa Community.
Queen Kaʻahumanu Center welcomes 2 new local-owned businesses
Queen Kaʻahumanu Center has introduced two new locally owned businesses to its shopping center, The Beauty Backbar Academy and Hustle Gear Maui.
11 students complete construction summer internship program on statewide projects
Eleven students graduated from the Hawaiʻi Carpenters Apprenticeship & Training Fund’s Career Connections summer internship program at the HCATF facility in Kapolei.
Holomua 2025 and Ko‘i Awards return in November after half-decade hiatus
After a multi-year pause due to the COVID-19 pandemic and 2023 wildfires, the Maui Native Hawaiian Chamber of Commerce will relaunch its signature conference and awards gala this fall under a new name: Holomua 2025.
AI and Cloud Innovation Summit set for Sept. 10 at the Hawai‘i Convention Center
Hawai‘i is gearing up to host the Fourth Annual Hawai‘i AI and Cloud Innovation Summit: Presented by Google from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 10 at the Hawai‘i Convention Center on Oʻahu. The event is being hosted by the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism in partnership with Google Public Sector and the TRUE Initiative. […]
Hawaiʻi State FCU awards $23K to support classrooms ahead of new school year
In support of the upcoming school year, Hawaiʻi State Federal Credit Union announced it has awarded $23,000 in grants to 47 public school teachers statewide through its 2025 Investing in Education grant program. The grants, each up to $500, will help teachers purchase essential classroom supplies and fund educational projects that enhance student learning.
Brittany Thompson appointed leisure sales manager at Four Seasons Resorts Lānaʻi
Brittany Thompson has been appointed West Coast leisure sales manager for Four Seasons Resort Lānaʻi and Sensei Lānaʻi, A Four Seasons Resort.
Maui SmallBiz Think Tank invites entrepreneurs to brainstorm and collaborate
Maui Business Brainstormers will host its next Maui SmallBiz Think Tank on Thursday, July 24, from 11:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Pono Center in Wailuku Town.
