Maui Business

Mitzi Toro, the owner of The Maui Cookie Lady, was recently featured on Good Morning America for her business start-up story. The news clip featured pictures of her creations, including actor Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s favorite, a 6 oz. cookie filled with an oreo and snickers candy. Actor and rapper Ludacris was also featured in the […]

The Molokai High School football team were chosen as a winner of Riddell’s ’18 in 18’ Smarter Football program.

Queen Kaʻahumanu Center announces Shop ‘til you Drop Gift with Purchase, a month long promotion from Monday, Sept. 3 through Thursday, Sept. 27, 2018.

Director Tanya N. Garfield of the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Disaster Field Operations Center-West announced that SBA has approved more than $30 million in federal disaster loans for Hawai‘i businesses and residents.

Maui Economic Opportunity, Inc. (MEO) Business Development Center held its first Core Four Business Course on the west side during the months of July and August.

Of the four island counties, Maui County hotels reported the highest revenue per available room (RevPAR) at $328 (+10.1%) in July.

Lānaʻi Air, a luxury air charter service offering daily private flights between Lānaʻi City and Honolulu, announced its route expansion to Maui & Hawai‘i Island

Maui Grown Therapies announced the release of Hawaiʻi heirloom cultivar, Kona Gold, as the 1st in a series of rare cannabis varietals it plans to make available

Hawaiʻi State Federal Credit Union has hired Joseph “Joe” Chee Jr. as branch manager of its Kahului branch on Maui.

The annual Ke Alahele Education Fund Benefit Dinner raised an estimated $320K to support Maui Economic Development Board and STEM education programs in Hawaiʻi.

There are $100,000 in funds that are available this year through the Office of Hawaiian Affairs’ ‘Ahahui Grants Program.

The Board of Directors of The Maui Farm announced the hiring of Stacey Moniz as its new Executive Director after the retirement Paula Ambre. 

Pacific Cancer Foundation offers a free nutrition workshop for Maui’s cancer community on Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2018 from 5 to 7 p.m in Wailuku.

The Maui Hotel & Lodging Association’s (MHLA) 22nd Annual “Excellence in Education” golf tournament raised $33,000 to support youth scholarships.

Hawai‘i gas prices decreased slightly in some areas and climbed in other areas over the past week, according to the AAA Hawai‘i Weekend Gas Watch.

The Shops at Wailea announced the launch of a new website, which features a responsive design, enhanced user-friendly browsing experience on all devices, and detailed center information. 

The Monsanto Hawaiʻi Science Education Fund helps to provide programs and supplies to enhance science education in public schools and to encourage careers in the sciences.

Minit Stop (MS) is excited to congratulate Wailuku resident Scott Louis for winning their 2018 Summer Blast Giveaway. As the winner, he will receive two round-trip tickets to Las Vegas on Alaska Airlines, a two-night stay at the MGM Grand Hotel, and two tickets to the 25th Annual Professional Bull Riders Championship Rodeo. He will […]

Central Pacific Bank (CPB) has announced their new Natural Disaster Loan Program to assist Hawaiʻi residents impacted by Hurricane Lane. The loan program features special rates, flexible terms, less paperwork, and fast application processing for loan amounts ranging from $1,000 to $10,000. “This loan program is designed for quick access to funds to help residents […]

The wildfires in West Maui destroyed or damaged 21 structures, leaving some without a home and others tasked with home recovery to address smoke/soot damage.