Maui Business

Legislation includes Hirono provisions to improve access to export promotion programs Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-Hawaiʻi) joined her Democratic colleagues on the Small Business Committee to introduce the COVID-19 RELIEF for Small Businesses Act, a comprehensive proposal to provide relief for small businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The proposal enhances existing tools available to […]

Governor David Ige joined the Labor Department and Small Business Administration today in announcing several measures to address the economic impact of COVID-19 in Hawaiʻi.

“‘Maui is closed.’ That’s the message community leaders are bringing to Maui airports, protesting the continued arrivals of visitors to Maui in an attempt to prevent further spread of COVID19.”

The unemployment offices in Hilo, Kealakekua, Wailuku, and Līhuʻe are switching to an appointment only service for those not using the online system.

Hawaiian Electric and Hawaiʻi Energy joined in sharing some helpful tips to save energy while working from home as many in the islands deal with Emergency Rules enacted to help prevent the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus. Below is information compiled by the company to help the public safe energy at home:

As previously announced SBA’s Office of Disaster Assistance is coordinating with the Hawaiʻi Governor’s Office to certify the state for Economic Injury Disaster Loan Assistance.

Our Malika Dudley interviewed Executive Director of the Maui Food Bank, Rich Yust, as increased demand for food grips our community. The organization is fully operational at this time and they are taking the necessary precautions of sanitation and social distancing. Currently, staff is working to gather product to create boxes of food that could […]

Effective today, Thursday, March 19, Maui Humane Society is temporarily closed to the public and is suspending low-priority functions until further notice.

“Effective immediately, we ask that all customers and vendors self-screen before entering our facilities. That means anyone who is showing any flu-like symptoms or is feeling unwell should not enter the port,” Young Brothers advised.

Atlantis Adventures today announced that all submarine tours at its Waikīkī (Oʻahu), Lahaina (Maui) and Kona (Hawaiʻi Island) dive locations, and all dinner and whale watch lunch cruise tours offered aboard Majestic, have been temporarily suspended for two weeks through Wednesday, April 1, 2020.

The meeting, originally planned for April 6, will be pushed to Thursday May, 14, 2020 at 5 p.m. at the West Maui Kaunoa Senior Center. The community meeting event features Dr. Dennis Terpin, an Expert in Emergency Planning. 

Hawaiian Airlines is reducing its flight schedule systemwide by nearly 40 percent in April as the state of Hawai‘i deals with increasing COVID-19 cases and resulting government restrictions and pronouncements impacting travel.

Among Hawaiʻi’s four island counties, Maui County hotels led the state overall in revenue per available room during February.

Service disconnections of both residential and commercial customers will be suspended through at least April 17.

While people actively seek information and assurance from the government and trusted leaders, it is important for companies to demonstrate effective leadership within their own sphere of influence – through the right communication with employees, customers, partners and suppliers.

The County of Maui announced today that the Departments of Finance and Water Supply will be waiving all credit card convenience and transaction fees for online payments for real property tax, solid waste and water bills.

Hawaiian Airlines announced today it will suspend thrice-weekly nonstop service between Honolulu’s Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) and Sapporo’s New Chitose Airport (CTS) from April 2 through July 18.

The SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan program became available this week to businesses that are being impacted by the COVID-19 coronavirus. These working capital loans of up to $2 million can be used to pay fixed debts, payroll and other bills that can’t be paid because of the disaster’s impact.

The Trump Administration today announced expanded Medicare telehealth coverage that will enable Medicare beneficiaries to receive a wider range of healthcare services from their doctors without having to travel to a healthcare facility.

The organization is implementing several adjustments/postponements. Many do into effect beginning Monday, March 23; however, for a complete list of all programs and services affected is posted on the Maui Humane society website.