Maui Business
Hawai‘i’s Unemployment at 2.1% in July
The Hawai‘i State Department of Labor & Industrial Relations announced that the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for July, 2018 was 2.1%, the same as in June, 2018.
Coast Guard Reopens Ports in Hawaiʻi
The Coast Guard Captain of the Port reopened all remaining commercial ports in Hawaii as of 9 a.m with the exception of Lanai.
Hawaiian Telcom Update – Tropical Storm Lane
Hawaiian Telcom is moving toward business as usual operations on O‘ahu and Kaua‘i today to serve customers. Hawai‘i Island and Maui County should return to business as usual on Monday, August 27.
Minit Medical Providing Services in Lahaina
Minit Medical opened its Lahaina clinic at 8am this morning and is running on generators to provide medical services to those in the West Maui area.
Dr. Paul Brewbaker Offers Insight Into Hawai‘i’s Economy
Local economist Dr. Paul Brewbaker recently spoke at the Hawai‘i Tourism Wholesalers Association.
Hawai‘i Ranked 2nd Least Economically Free State in U.S.
In a national study conducted by the Cato Institute, Hawai‘i ranked 49th among all 50 U.S. states in terms of personal and economic freedom.
Twenty Entrepreneurs Complete MEO’s Core Four Program
Maui Economic Opportunity (MEO) recently held its Core Four Bankers Graduation Luncheon for twenty graduating students from the Core Four business planning course.
QKC’s Maui Baby Expo Accepting Booth Applications
The 2nd Maui Baby Expo will take place on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2018 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Queen Ka’ahumanu Center. The event is a collaboration between Queen Ka’ahumanu Center and Maui Family Magazine.
Outstanding Nonprofit Nominations Open
The Maui Nonprofit Directors Association is accepting nominations for their annual Community Business Award, their Humanitarian Award and Maui County’s Outstanding Nonprofit Executive Director.
Queen Kaʻahumanu Center Announces Hurricane Lane Preparedness
Kahului, Maui, HI – August 22, 2018 – Queen Kaʻahumanu Center will be closing on Wednesday, August 22 at 5pm through Thursday, August 23, 2018. The Maui Bus stop at QKC will also be suspended at 5pm until further notice. QKC Management will announce reopening date and time once a post hurricane assessment is complete. […]
Hurricane Prompts Hawaiian Electric Companies’ Emergency Response
As Hurricane Lane heads closer to the islands, the Hawaiian Electric Companies are activating their emergency response plans and readying crews to respond where needed.
Expeditions Maui-Lānaʻi Ferry, Schedule Revised Around Lane
Expeditions, the company that operates a ferry between Maui and Lānaʻi, has announced a revised schedule for Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2018.
Red Cross Needs Volunteers for Hurricane Lane
The Red Cross is seeking volunteers who are willing to be on-call to potentially assist in staffing shelters or assessing damage. Training will be provided.
Hawaiian Airlines to Suspend Beijing Service
Hawaiian Airlines today announced its decision to suspend its thrice-weekly nonstop service between Honolulu and Beijing in October.
Hawaiian Airlines Offering Travel Waivers in Advance of Hurricane Lane
Travelers with tickets on Hawaiian Airlines flights departing to or from Hawaiʻi from Aug. 21-26, 2018 will be permitted a 1-time reservation change…
Mana Up Accelerator Participants Experience Revenue Growth
Mana Up, an initiative to build Hawai’i’s next 100 product companies earning $1 million or more in annual revenue, announced its first cohort expects to increase revenue by 67%.
Maui Countyʻs Office on Aging Executive Receives National Recognition
Maui County’s Office on Aging Executive Deborah Stone-Walls received national recognition for her work.
State Approves New Medical Cannabis Production Facility
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health (DOH) has issued a Notice to Proceed to Acquire and Cultivate Cannabis to Hawaiian Ethos, LLC for their first production center on Hawai‘i Island.
Maui FCU Awards College Scholarships to Members
Five members of Maui Federal Credit Union, selected at random drawing, were awarded $1000 scholarships to help them pursue higher education.
Small Business Grants for Lanai and Molokai Announced
The Mayor’s Office of Economic Development (OED) announced that applications are now being
accepted for a fifth round of grants for businesses on Lanai and Molokai.
