Maui Business
New GM and Operations Manager at Queen Ka‘ahumanu Center
The Queen Ka‘ahumanu Center announced two promotions to their leadership team: Edgar Krampitz as General Manager and James Young as Operations Manager.
Maui Boy Scouts to Honor Two Individuals at Annual Dinner
For this yearʻs dinner, the Board of Directors chose to honor Ronald Fukumoto and Erlinda Rosario for their service to the Maui community.
Claim Reporting Guidelines Before, During and After a Storm
With three more months of hurricane season left to go in Hawaiʻi, here are tips to stay safe during and after a storm, and help you through the claims process.
Maui Humane Society to Open 7 Days A Week
The Maui Humane Society animal shelter in Puʻunēnē is expanding its hours, and will be open seven days a week starting this Sunday, Sept. 2, 2018.
23rd Annual Maui Wedding Expo, Sept. 1
The Maui Wedding Association will host its 23rd Annual Maui Wedding Expo Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018 at The King Kamehameha Golf Club from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Hawaiʻiʻs Economy Continues to Expand at Slower Pace
The Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism released its report for the third quarter, stating economic growth is slower than they expected.
MEDB Benefit Dinner Rescheduled Due to Weather Concerns
Due to recent weather conditions, the Maui Economic Development Board (MEDB) rescheduled their annual Ke Alahele STEM Education Fund Benefit Dinner for Saturday, Sept. 1. The event will be held at the Grand Wailea Resort with a silent auction beginning at 4:30 p.m. followed by dinner and a live auction at 6 p.m. “We are […]
OHA Emergency Funds Distributed to Lava Flow Victims
A second batch of checks from OHA’s natural disaster relief program were released to 55 Native Hawaiian households to help them cope with the devastating impacts from the recent lava flows in Puna.
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.
