Maui Business

Hawaiian Airlines today celebrated 90 years of service, marking the milestone anniversary by reviving its charity “plane pull” competition and replicating its historic 1929 inaugural flight.

The Kula Community Association is inviting all Maui residents to its community meeting this Wednesday. 

Maui’s Troy Kahalekai was named the grand prize winner of Pukalani Superette’s “Customer Appreciation Month” drawing.  As part of his winnings, he was awarded a two night staycation at the Maui Coast Hotel in Kīhei.

The 7th annual Hawaiʻi Energy Conference will explore issues relating to beneficial electrification and the design of an equitable energy transition during its next conference on March 18 and 19, 2020.

Now in its 10th year, Small Business Saturday, known locally as “Shop Small Saturday” is ready to ring in the Holidays with its annual event, strategically positioned between Black Friday and Cyber Monday.

The company is seeking male and female Polynesian dancers that are experienced in hula kahiko, hula ʻauana, Maori and Tahitian styles of dance.  There’s also positions for an emcee/vocalist and Polynesian drummer.

Securitas is seeking to fill 200 new job positions across the state for the holiday season and beyond, including more than 20 positions in Maui County.

Ka Lima O Maui, Maui’s largest employer of adults with disabilities, just received a donation of over $6,000 from the Ohana Fuels “Fuel Up. Do Good” program. 

Mahi Pono has planted its first papaya crop in its efforts towards the company’s goal of “Growing Maui’s Food Future.”

Tickets are now on sale for a new daily nonstop flight between Honolulu and Tokyo on Hawaiian Airlines.

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. 

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.” 

A celebration of over 200 attendees marked the opening of the new Aloha Pacific Federal Credit Union branch in Kahului earlier today.

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.

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 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.