Maui Business

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 Subs, a fast-casual sub sandwich franchise, opened its seventh Hawaiʻi location and second on Maui today at 140 Hoʻokele Street in Kahului.

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…

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).

Rie Takahashi has been named the new Leisure Sales Manager at the Fairmont kea Lani in Wailea.  

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 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).

Soulasana Yoga, founded by Amy Lohr is ramping up for its Grand Opening event on Aug. 1, 2018, with two open houses on Sunday, July 29 and Monday, July 30.

Almost Over: How Many of Your Business Goals Got the Checkmark? includes four sessions that cover a variety of business topics including R.O.I, writing a business plan, sales and cyber security.

The Hawai‘i Tourism Authority (HTA) is actively seeking applicants to be considered for the positions of President and Chief Executive Officer, Chief Administrative Officer, and Vice President of Marketing and Product Development.

Maui Economic Opportunity inducted their new Officers on the Board of Directors on Thursday, July 26, 2018.

Hawaiian Airlines launched special one-way neighbor island fares, including $49 tickets for flights between HNL and Kahului or Lihue and $59 tickets for flights between HNL and Hilo or Kona.

Acclaimed beauty retailer, Ulta Beauty, will open its first store on Maui at the Puʻunēnē Shopping Center in Kahului this week.

The historic Waiola Church is hosting Maui County Tropic Care 2018, a no-cost health care clinic at 535 Wainee Street in Lahaina from Aug. 11 through 19.

Maui Economic Opportunity’s 46th Annual Kupuna Aloha Luncheon will be held at the Grand Wailea Haleakalā Ballroom this Saturday, July 28 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Attorney General Russell Suzuki – part of a coalition of 20 Attorneys General – filed an amicus brief seeking to protect Deferred Action for Early Childhood Arrivals (DACA) grantees.

Kapalua Golf’s Plantation Course Golf Shop is currently undergoing an extensive renovation with project completion expected by September 2018.

The Board of Directors and Political Action Committee (PAC) of the Maui Hotel & Lodging Association recently announced their candidate endorsements for the upcoming Primary Election.

Ka‘anapali Beach Hotel announces the debut of a brand-new paddling canoe experience, available to guests at the hotel’s ocean activity center, Hale Huakai.

To commemorate World Helicopter Day, Blue Hawaiian Helicopters is offering guests a 15% discount on all helicopter tours that occur on Sunday, Aug. 19, 2018.