Maui Business
C-SPAN Bus Visits Maui August 21-23
The 45-foot C-SPAN Bus will arrive via boat to Maui, where, in addition to hosting community events, C-SPAN will produce public affairs programming.
Maui Celebrates Launch of GO PINK! Campaign
Maui Police and Firefighters are teaming up with Pacific Cancer Foundation for the GO PINK! campaign to raise awareness and funds for Maui’s cancer community.
Rep. Gabbard Visits Maui Small Businesses and Workers
Among her stops was at the local woman-owned small business, the Choice Health Bar, which recently opened its newest location in Pāʻia.
Native Hawaiian Chamber of Commerce Event Features Update on Kahoʻolawe
Michael Nahoʻopiʻi, Executive Director of the Kahoʻolawe Island Reserve Commission (KIRC) will update Maui Native Hawaiian Chamber of Commerce’s members on the ongoing restoration of Kahoʻolawe during its next membership dinner on Thursday, Aug. 16 in the Nahele Room of Kahili Restaurant in Waikapū. Archeological evidence suggests that Hawaiians came to Kaho‘olawe as early as […]
Four Physicians Added to Kaiser Permanente Team on Maui
Four doctors have recently joined Kaiser Permanente on Maui, adding to Kaiser Permanente’s staff of more than 600 healthcare providers in Hawaiʻi.
650 Attend 2018 Kupuna Aloha Luncheon
More than 650 kupuna, guests, current politicians, candidates and dignitaries attended the 46th Annual Kupuna Aloha Luncheon hosted by the Maui County Planning & Coordinating Council, and sponsored by Maui Economic Opportunity, Inc.
Maui Electric Establishes Local Partnerships to Stabilize Grid
Under the Fast Demand Response program participants save on electric bills while helping Maui Electric maintain electric grid stability and increase renewables.
Hirono Bill Strengthens Economic Ties Between US and New Zealand
Senators Mazie K. Hirono (D-Hawai‘i) and Mike Lee’s (R-Utah) bill (S. 2245) to extend trade and investor visas to New Zealand citizens was signed into law by the President.
6-Week Cancer Survivorship Workshop Happening This Fall
The Pacific Cancer Foundation, an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization providing free support services for Maui’s cancer community, is offering a 6-week cancer survivorship workshop.
STUDY: Hawai‘i Is 2018’s 5th Best State for Health Care
Hawaiʻi is ranked the 5th Best State for Health Care in the nation according to a new study released by the personal-finance website WalletHub.
State Program Guards Against Unqualified Home Care Agencies
Beginning Aug. 10, 2018, the Hawai‘i Department of Health will require all home care agencies to apply for licensure by the state.
Native Hawaiian Advocacy Group Explores Lawsuit Against Aloha Poke Co.
The Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement began exploring legal options against Chicago-based business Aloha Poke Co. after the mainland chain attempted to enforce a trademark on the name.
OHA is “Appalled” by Aloha Poke Co. Trademark Attempt
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs issued a statement today saying it is “appalled” by the Chicago-based Aloha Pokē (sic) Company’s recent attempts to “assert control over ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi,” the traditional language of the native people of Hawaiʻi.
Moloka‘i’s First Large-Scale Renewable Project Gains PUC Approval
The 2.64-MW project, including a battery energy storage system, will be owned by Moloka‘i New Energy Partners, which will sell electricity to Maui Electric.
Jersey Mike’s Opens at Pu‘unēnē Shopping Center
Jersey Mike’s Subs, a fast-casual sub sandwich franchise, opened its seventh Hawaiʻi location and second on Maui today at 140 Hoʻokele Street in Kahului.
Legal Battle Over “Aloha Poke” Name
Lei’s Poke Stop co-owner Tasha Kahele said she was “offended” by the cease and desist letter that was received on May 17, 2018. “We learned growing up that ‘aloha’ is to be lived (right), to be given, to be shared, and not restricted. So I couldn’t wrap my brain around how that was happening…
Visitor Spending Increased in First Half of 2018
Visitors to the Hawaiian Islands spent a total of $9.26 billion in the first half of 2018, an increase of 10.8% compared to the first half of last year, according to preliminary statistics released by the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority (HTA).
Fairmont Kea Lani Names Rie Takahashi Leisure Sales Manager
Rie Takahashi has been named the new Leisure Sales Manager at the Fairmont kea Lani in Wailea.
Made in Maui County Festival Earns National Recognition
Maui County’s annual Made in Maui County Festival (MIMCF) has been recognized with an Achievement Award from the National Association of Counties (NACo).
Hawai‘i Hotels Earned Top Nationwide Ranking for Room Revenue
Hawai‘i hotels statewide recorded the highest revenue per available room (RevPAR) and average daily rate (ADR) of the top U.S. markets in the first six months of 2018, according to the Hawai‘i Hotel Performance Report released by the Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA).
