Maui Business
Reps. Gabbard and Hanabusa Vote to Pass new Funding Bill
Reps. Tulsi Gabbard and Colleen Hanabusa recently voted to pass a funding bill that aims to strengthen military defense, education, child care, health care, and disaster relief programs. The fiscal year 2019 Defense and Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations package would fund the government through Dec. 7, 2018. The bill passed the […]
State House of Representatives Hiring for 200 Temporary Positions
The House of Representatives is accepting job applications for the 2019 Legislative Session. About 200 positions are available for individual lawmakersʻ offices and support agencies. The House said they welcome a diverse group of applicants from recently graduated college students to retirees who want to learn more about the legislative process, public service, and administration. […]
New Report Highlights Top 20 Jobs In Hawaiʻi
The Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism released a report on Top 20 Occupations in Hawaiʻi. Retail Sales Workers topped the list at 42,445 workers in 2016, which accounted for 5.9% of Hawaiʻi’s civilian workforce
SBA Awards $450,000 to Assist Hawai‘i Exporters
The Hawai‘i State Trade Export Program (HiSTEP) will receive $450,000 from the U.S. Small Business Administration.
Flatbread to Host Maui AIDS Foundation Fundraiser
Flatbread in Pāʻia will hold a benefit night for the Maui AIDS Foundation on Tuesday, Oct. 9 from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. A portion of every pizza sold that night will benefit the Maui AIDS Foundation. The Maui AIDS Foundation provides services for people living with HIV/AIDS, as well as outreach, education and screenings […]
Hawaiʻi’s Tourism Summit Focuses on Sustainability, Global Trends, and Culture
Hawaiʻi’s Global Tourism Summit takes place October 1-3, 2018 at the Hawaiʻi Convention Center in Honolulu. The summit will focus on sustainability, global trends, and culture for Hawaiʻi’s tourism future.
Planning Commission Rejects Permit Recommendation for Pā‘ia Inn
The Maui Planning Commission on Tuesday voted 5-1 to reject recommendations from a hearings officer in a report regarding the Pāʻia Inn’s remanded application for a special use permit.
Upcoming Workshop Focuses on Wildfire Management
The Hawai‘i Wildfire Management Organization (HWMO) is hosting a Vegetative Fuels Management Collaborative Action Planning Workshop.
Competitive Bond Sale Generates Millions for Projects
Maui County recently sold $106.3 million in general obligation bonds at a premium generating $113.9 million in total proceeds.
Maui Electric Debuts Electric Vehicle Fast Charging Station
A new DC fast-charging station is now available at the Maui Electric office in Kahului for drivers of electric vehicles.
Hawai‘i Gets $8 M Federal Grant to Fight Against Opioid Misuse
In 2016, there were 77 opioid-related overdose deaths in Hawai‘i—a rate of 5.2 deaths per 100,000 persons. This is less than half the national rate of 13.3 deaths per 100,000 persons.
Maui Nonprofit Directors Association Hosts Leadership Awards
The Maui Nonprofit Directors Association will hold its Annual Meeting and Leadership Awards Ceremony.
Group Gifts $60K to Support Habitat in Maui Fire & Flood Recovery
The nonprofit has received additional support toward the recovery effort with a $60,000 contribution from Maui restaurant group Nā Hoaloha ‘Ekolu, and a dine-in fundraiser.
UH Alumnus Establishes $100,000 Endowment
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Shidler College of Business alumnus Christopher Helm and wife Debra have established a $100,000 endowment.
Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Products Recalled, Possible E. coli Contamination
Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut products produced at the company’s facility located in Kea‘au on Hawai‘i Island between Sept. 6-21, 2018 have been voluntarily recalled due to potential contamination of Eschericia coli (E. coli).
Kualapu‘u Charter and Maui High School Benefit from ASB Seeds of Service Day
During the one-day event, service projects took place at a local public school on five islands, with projects ranging from landscaping to painting.
HSEA Appoints Caroline Carl as Interim Board Officer
The Hawai‘i Solar Energy Association announced that it has appointed Caroline Carl of Hawai‘i Energy as its new interim board officer, replacing Jon Yoshimura of Tesla.
Maui Hotel & Lodging 2018 General Election Endorsements
The Maui Hotel & Lodging Association announced its endorsements for state and county candidates in the 2018 General Election.
Wailea Leads State in RevPAR, ADR and Occupancy
Maui County hotels reported the highest revenue per available room or RevPAR at $267 (+1.7%) in August, driven by growth in average daily rate or ADR to $371 (+7.6%)
Seabury Hall Golf Tournament Raises $70,000
The 24th Seabury Hall Golf Tournament and Luncheon took place at the Wailea Emerald Golf Course.
