Maui Business

Join us at Queen Kaʻahumanu Center this Sunday, May 4, for two events: the Ben Franklin Spring Craft Fair and the Maui Police Department Recruitment Center Open House.

Hawaiʻi businesses can learn practical strategies to improve their online visibility at next week’s Maui TechOhana, featuring a free workshop by Myna Marketing founder Nick Ponte.

The deadline has been extended from April 30 to May 31, 2025, for applications for the County of Maui Office of Economic Development Fiscal Year 2026 Grant Program.

The Maui County Council will consider a draft resolution Friday that opposes Young Brothers’ proposed inter-island shipping rate increase of nearly $26.4 million, or 27% increase over current effective rates. The Council’s draft resolution is on its May 2 agenda and addresses Young Brothers’ application to the Hawaiʻi Public Utilities Commission on Oct. 15. (Public […]

After decades of leadership as the Wailea Community Association general manager, Frank “Bud” Pikrone has announced his plan to retire this year. A search for Wailea Community Association’s next general manager has been launched by the Inkinen Executive Search firm.

Heidi Cramer, a figure in Maui’s artisan food scene, is expanding her café concept LunchBox Maui to a second location in downtown Kahului this May.

The third annual Hawaiʻi-Made Conference will be held Tuesday, May 20, at the Hawaiʻi Convention Center.

Hawaiʻiʻs largest home is headed to auction.  The 21,692-square foot estate on Keawakapu Beach in South Maui is listed for $65 million by Matt Beall and Josh Jerman of Hawaii Life.  The 8 bedroom home with a 2 bedroom caretakersʻ residence and 25-meter lap pool, went up for auction yesterday with bids starting at $20 million, Concierge Auctions announced. 

The Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority introduced its newest team members, including: Kui Adolpho, and Meagan Degaia, Destination Managers for Molokaʻi and Maui/Lānaʻi respectively.

The Construction Industry of Maui is now accepting applications from graduating Maui high school students, for its annual Bob Poulson CIM Scholarships. The deadline for the essay and application is May 2.

The report, titled “A Community-Led Pathway Toward Maui’s Economic Recovery and Future,” presents six pathways and 34 project ideas, which evolved into 11 priority projects.

The public is invited to workout for free at Planet Fitness locations across Hawaiʻi on May 3 and 4.

Maui County’s labor force increased (0.3%) in March 2025 after declining 19 months after the wildfires.

Hawaiʻi State Federal Credit Union has launched a newly redesigned website that brings faster performance, a modernized look, and a suite of new features designed to make digital banking more convenient for its more than 136,000 members.

Central Pacific Bank announced the promotion of John Tapper to serve as the new Senior Vice President and Director of Marketing Operations & Digital Advertising where he will optimize the bank’s marketing and digital strategies.

Thanks to the generosity of Hele customers statewide, in just one month, a total of $31,300 was raised to support public school teachers committed to introducing innovative ways to give their students positive learning experiences.  

An Avis-Budget rental office has opened at Maui Mall Village, giving kamaʻāina and visitors a convenient alternative location for all their car rental needs on the Valley Isle. The outlet, which features a full-service rental counter, is located next to IHOP and Crystal Dreams. Rental cars may be picked up from and returned to reserved stalls conveniently located in the Maui Mall Village parking lot.

The Foam Company will host a April 26 Grand Opening featuring autographs from the company’s professional team riders, giveaways and promotions.

The company’s first machine is now operating at The Block, a gym in Lahaina, with more locations expected soon across the island.

Pacific Business News recently named Roots School in Haʻikū as one of Hawaiʻi’s Best Workplaces, the school announced. Roots was one out of 11 total honorees in the Small Business (10-24 employees) category.