Maui Business

After three failed attempts to reach an agreement, the Maui Planning Commission finally secured a 5-2 vote Tuesday recommending rezoning of a Front Street lot crucial for customer parking for the new Moku Roots vegan restaurant planned for the former Chart House site in Lahaina. The Aug. 8, 2023, wildfire destroyed the iconic restaurant along […]

Lilly Pulitzer has officially opened its new boutique at The Shops at Wailea. The 2,500-square-foot store blends island charm with the brand’s signature resort-ready aesthetic and officially commemorated its opening with a traditional Hawaiian blessing on May 8.

The Hawai‘i Leadership Forum (HLF) will host its first Leaders Lab on Maui in November, as the program expands across the islands. The immersive one-day lab is designed to help participants deepen their leadership practice in the values of kuleana, kūlana, ʻāina, and community. Applications are now open for the upcoming 2025 session.

Two leaders in the UH system have been elected to serve on the Hawaiʻi State Federal Credit Union’s volunteer board of directors, per an announcement Tuesday.

Hawai‘i State Federal Credit Union has released its latest schedule of free financial education webinars available from July through September.

For entrepreneurs interested in sharpening their marketing strategies or unlocking the potential of artificial intelligence, Maui TechOhana is hosting Maui native and marketing powerhouse Jennifer Apy for an evening of online networking and a presentation on July 9 and a workshop July 10 at the Malcolm Center in Kīhei. Both events are free, but registration […]

The inter island freight company, Young Brothers, LLC, has announced a leadership transition. Jeremiah “Jay” Ana is stepping down as President after leading the company since 2020 and will assume an advisory role through the end of the year to support a seamless transition. Frank Almaraz has been appointed Interim President.

American Savings Bank has named John Jacobi as Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer. John will oversee ASB’s technology teams and lead strategic initiatives, continuing ASB’s commitment to providing its customers with best-in-class service. John most recently served as CIO for Hawaiian Airlines.

The island of Maui recently experienced its slowest tourism month of the year, with 195,784 visitors flying to the island in May, according to preliminary data from the state Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism.

Two months from now, more than 45,000 Hawai‘i residents living in public housing communities across the state will be able to access reliable, high-speed fiber internet service for their homes, thanks to a new public-private partnership between the Hawai‘i Public Housing Authority and Hawaiian Telcom. This milestone is the result of a $6 million in-kind contribution to the community from Hawaiian Telcom. 

Maui Health Foundation Chief Philanthropy Officer Melinda Sweany has announced the addition of Leana Taylor, MA, ATC, CPT, as Director of Philanthropy. This new position was created to expand outreach efforts in support of Maui’s healthcare system, with Taylor focusing on building donor relationships, major gift and planned giving.

State board OK’d limited temporary rate hike of 18.1%, effective from July 1 through Dec. 31, based on an assessment of the minimum amount necessary to allow the company to continue providing essential interisland shipping services while commissioners complete a review of the firm’s pending general rate increase request of 25%.

Stargazer Industries Hawaiʻi recently received the state’s approval to distribute mulch made from invasive eucalyptus trees, aiming to reduce the risk of transporting invasive pests found in Mainland soil products and to establish a new sustainable industry.

Gas prices have seen a modest uptick in most cities across the state over the past week, reflecting seasonal demand and market fluctuations, according to the latest AAA Hawaiʻi Weekend Gas Watch.

Hoʻoikaika Partnership has been selected as the next beneficiary of the ʻOhana Fuels “Fuel up. Do good.” program. From July through September 2025, a portion of every gallon of gasoline purchased at ʻOhana Fuels stations across Maui will be donated to support Hoʻoikaika Partnership’s work to strengthen families and prevent child maltreatment throughout Maui County.

The 31st annual Made in Hawai‘i Festival returns to the Hawai‘i Convention Center in less than two months.

Maui Food Bank has named Chris Yuh its Chief Financial Officer, where he is responsible for oversight of all financial operations, including accounting, budgeting and financial analysis.

Maui County’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate continued to hover around 3% during the month of May, according to data released by the Hawai‘i State Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism on Monday.

La Casita, a retail boutique offering one-of-a-kind items has officially opened in Waikapū at the Maui Tropical Plantation.

Maui County Federal Credit Union is teaming up once again with The Salvation Army for its annual Adopt a Backpack program to help local keiki head back to school with confidence and the supplies they need to succeed.