Maui Business
Governor Ige Proclaims Dec. 3 to 7 as Cancer Screen Week in Hawai‘i
Governor David Ige helped pass a resolution in the 2018 legislative session proclaiming December 3 to 7 as Cancer Awareness Week in the State of Hawai‘i.
Maui Gas Prices Continue to Fall
Cheaper crude oil prices drove retail gas prices down across the islands this week with Kahului’s average gas price at $3.61 a gallon and Wailuku’s average gas price at $3.98 a gallon.
John Cruz “Island Style” Celebration to Benefit Keiki Cancer Program
The Pacific Cancer Foundation, Street Bikers United Hawaiʻi, and Nalu’s South Shore Grill are partnering to host an “Island Style” Celebration to benefit Maui’s Keiki Cancer Program.
Hawaiian Airlines Brings Business Class Auction Upgrade to Asia
Hawaiian Airlines has announced the expansion of its Business Class auction upgrade service, Bid Up by Hawaiian Airlines, to flights operating between Hawaiʻi and Japan and South Korea.
World’s First Commercial Mobile Platform Supporting Multi-Gigabit 5G Unveiled
The Snapdragon 855 Mobile Platform is currently sampling to customers and is expected to begin shipping in commercial devices in 1H 2019.
Imua Family Services to Host Color Festival Hawai‘i
Imua Family Services will host the Color Festival Hawai‘i on Saturday April 13, 2019, from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center.
Qualcomm Ushers in Decade of 5G at Summit on Maui
Cristiano Amon, President of Qualcomm Technologies Inc shows off the world’s first 5G reference design smartphone at the company’s Snapdragon Summit on Maui.
Hawaiian Airlines to Open IT Center in Arizona
Hawaiian Airlines, Inc., a subsidiary of Hawaiian Holdings, Inc., today announced it will open a technology IT center in the Phoenix area in the first quarter of 2019.
Spike in Scam Calls Reported by Hawaiian Electric Companies
Phone scammers kicked into high gear this week, targeting Hawaiian Electric Companies’ customers including small businesses and even some churches.
First Ever “Maui Street Market” at UH Maui College
The first-ever “Maui Street Market” will be held 5 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, December 6, 2018, at the University of Hawaiʻi Maui College in Kahului, Maui.
Maui Electric Makes Donation to Boy Scouts STEM Program
The Maui Electric Company recently donated $15,000 to the Maui County Council Boy Scouts of America to support their STEM Scouts program. The donation, provided by Maui Electric’s Hawaiian Electric Industries Charitable Foundation (HEICF), will help with participatory costs and outreach efforts. STEM Scouts is a co-ed program serving youth from grades 3 to 12. The […]
Talking Law with David Sereno: Getting Questioned by Police
Law enforcement questioning can be a stressful experience, and how you respond can greatly affect what happens to you. Attorney David Sereno shares insights.
Meet Hawaiʻi Releases New Updates
Below is a list of upcoming events, programs, and updates from Meet Hawaiʻi. Accomodation and Meeting Venues: The Kāʻanapali Beach Resort Association, in partnership with Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa, Sheraton Maui Resort and Spa, and The Westin Maui Resort and Spa, has developed a new app for planning meetings at the West […]
5G Eve: Qualcomm Tech Summit on Maui, Dec. 4-6
This year’s announcements will solidify Qualcomm’s path to 5G commercialization, and change the way mobile devices are used in 2019 and beyond.
Native Hawaiian Chamber of Commerce to Host Christmas Celebration
The Maui Native Hawaiian Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a “Kalikimaka Kea,” or White Christmas year-end celebration at the Kahili Restaurant in Waikapū on Tuesday, Dec. 11. The chamber is welcoming members, friends of the chamber, and family to the event, which will include a holiday buffet and desserts. “We have so much to […]
Oʻahu Doctor Receives AIDS Services Award
Cecilia Shikuma, MD, received the 2018 Suzanne Richmond-Crum Award yesterday at the World AIDS Day ceremony in Honolulu. According to the Hawaiʻi State Department of Health, Shikuma was chosen to receive the award for her contributions to HIV/AIDS services in Hawai‘i. For more than 30 years, Shikuma has served as a researcher, director, grant reviewer, […]
Study Shows International Students Contributed Millions to Hawaiʻiʻs Economy
The state department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT) released a report on Thursday that analyzes the impact that international students have on Hawaii’s economy. DBEDT’s Research and Economic Analysis Division (READ) prepared the report, while the Business Development & Support Division (BDSD) led the state’s efforts for international student exchange. The report, or […]
Local Women’s Group Donates Thousands to Marine Nonprofit
100+ Women Who Care Maui will hold its next community gathering on Dec. 5 at Gannon’s, after giving more than $15,000 to Maui Nui Marine Resource Council.
Tourism Authority Publishes Visitor Satisfaction Report
The Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority (HTA) released the results of its Visitor Satisfaction and Activity report for the first half of 2018. The report, which HTA released on Monday, offers demographic data from visitors about Hawaiʻi that is not provided in any other HTA study. The results show the satisfaction of visitorsʻ overall experience and types […]
Older Adults & Caregivers Sought for Maui Survey
The Maui County Office on Aging is seeking feedback from older adults aged 55 and older and caregivers for an online survey that will go live Dec. 7, 2018, through Feb. 1, 2019, at mauicountyadrc.org.
