Maui Business
“Growing Maui’s Food Future”: Mahi Pono’s Papaya Crop Planted
Mahi Pono has planted its first papaya crop in its efforts towards the company’s goal of “Growing Maui’s Food Future.”
Hawaiian Air Expands Tokyo Flight Options Months Ahead of Olympics
Tickets are now on sale for a new daily nonstop flight between Honolulu and Tokyo on Hawaiian Airlines.
Ritz-Carlton Kapalua Recognizes ‘Five-Star’ Employees
The Five-Star Recognition program was created to celebrate employees who set the standard in dedication to their work, positive attitude and overall best in class performance.
Martin & MacArthur Opens New Gallery at The Shops
Located on the ground floor between Billabong and Blue Ginger, the new 3,300-square-foot gallery space will allow for expanded furniture displays and more inventory from the artists.
Applications Now Open for Duke Kahanamoku Scholarships
As a tribute to Olympic swimmer and gold medalist Duke Kahanamoku, the foundation awards financial aid to graduating high school seniors who competed in “Duke Sports”- surfing, sailing, swimming, diving, canoeing, water polo, kayaking, and volleyball.
Over 15,000 Pounds of Food Donated to Maui and Kauaʻi Food Banks
The company has been gathering food donations each September since 2015 under its Kamaʻāina Month Food Drive. Every Hawaiʻi resident who gives 10 cans of food during the drive receives a free zipline tour from the company.
Black Friday Shopping Begins Nov. 29 at Outlets of Maui
Outlets of Maui, located oceanfront on Front Street in Lahaina, will kick off the holiday shopping season on Friday, Nov. 29 at 7 a.m., and remain open until 10 p.m.
New Bill Aims to Expand Telehealth Services
Sen. Brian Schatz introduced a bill on Wednesday in an effort to “improve health outcomes, make it easier for patients to connect with their doctors, and help cut costs for patients and providers.”
New Aloha Pacific Branch Welcomed With Fanfare
A celebration of over 200 attendees marked the opening of the new Aloha Pacific Federal Credit Union branch in Kahului earlier today.
WestJet Dreamliner Takes Off for Maui
This will be the first arrival on Maui of what is to be a regular route for West Jet’s 787, which can hold between 242 to 330 passengers.
Lawsuit Launched Over “Failure to Recognize Plastic Pollution” in Hawaiian Waters
The Center for Biological Diversity filed a formal notice today of its intent to sue the Environmental Protection Agency for allegedly “failing to protect Hawaiian waters contaminated by plastic pollution.”
Dairy Queen Orange Julius in Lahaina Closed After 20 Years
Dairy Queen Orange Julius at the Lahaina Cannery Mall announced its closure yesterday via social media saying effective Oct. 29th, it’s West Maui location would be closing after 20 years.
OluKai Opens Flagship Store at Whalers Village
The Maui store is one of two of the companyʻs first ever locations.
Hamakua Energy Signs Contract with Pacific Biodiesel Technologies
The liquid-fuel-fired combined cycle power generation facility sells power to Hawaiʻi Electric Light Company (HELCO) under an existing power purchase agreement (PPA) and is able to provide 22 percent of Hawaiʻi Island’s generating capacity.
Maui Hotels Record Highest Revenue Statewide in September
Hotels throughout Maui County reported the highest revenue per available room in the state during the month of September, according to the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority.
A 15-Year-Old Designer is Making Her Mark on Hawaiʻiʻs Fashion Scene
The 15-year-old Kamehameha Schools Kapālama junior released her first clothing line when she was 12.
Local Businesses Open Up Shop at Wailea Village
Wailea Village, a new shopping center in South Maui that promises a “different” and “outdoor-focused” retail experience, is now the home of several locally owned stores.
Study: Technology on Hawaiʻi Farms in High Demand
Farm technology, including drones and accounting software, are in high demand among Hawaiʻi Farmers.
County Unemployment Rate Same As Last Year
This September, 2.7 percent of Maui County residents were unemployed, according to the state Department of Labor & Industrial Relations.
Nonprofit Directors Recognize Local Leaders
Over 100 non-profit directors, volunteers, community members, and politicians attended the Maui Non-Profit Directors Association annual leadership award ceremony on Thursday.
