Maui Business
New Law Aims to Preserve and Create Affordable Housing on Maui
The new law enables the state’s land board to preserve the affordable rentals at the Front St Apartments and appropriates funds to expedite the development of units at the Keawe St Apartments.
New County Program Allows Real Property Tax Payments Online
Property owners can now pay their real property taxes online with the County of Maui’s Treasury Division automatic payment program.
Pulehunui Industrial Park Construction is Complete
Pulehunui Industrial Park, Maui’s first and only subdivision to offer M3 Industrial zoning, is now complete and available to Maui businesses.
Maui Leads State in Timeshare Occupancy at 96%
Timeshare properties in Maui County averaged a 95.6% occupancy rate for the first quarter of 2018. By comparison, hotel properties averaged an 80.2% occupancy.
AAA Hawaii Weekend Gas Watch: Prices Mixed
Hawaiʻi gas prices were mixed over the past week with Wailuku, Līhuʻe and Kahului reporting declines from the week before; while Hilo saw an increase and Honolulu’s price was unchanged.
Historic Sunscreen Ingredient Ban to Protect Hawai‘i’s Reefs Becomes Law
The bill bans any sunscreen containing oxybenzone in Hawaiʻi to help preserve the state’s coral reefs and marine ecosystems.
Queen Ka‘ahumanu Center Seeks Fall Pop-Up-Shops
Queen Ka‘ahumanu Center (QKC) is looking for creative and engaging pop-up-shops for fall 2018.
$1.7 Million for Hawai‘i Ocean Research, Estuary Management
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration will award a total of $1,748,582 to the University of Hawai‘i to fund its Sea Grant College Program and its management of the He‘eia National Estuarine Research Reserve.
QKC Cares Launches with July 14 Celebration
The Queen Ka‘ahumanu Center officially unveils its QKC Cares initiative with a summer festival on Saturday, July 14, 2018.
SBA Disaster Assistance Loans Top $5M for Hawaiʻi Volcano and Earthquakes
The US Small Business Administration has approved more than $5M in loans for Hawaiʻi businesses and residents impacted by the Kīlauea eruption and earthquakes.
Nominate a Maui Nonprofit for Leadership Award
The Maui Nonprofit Directors Association (MNPD) is accepting nominations for its annual Leadership Awards.
2018 Maui United Way “LIVE UNITED” Campaign Raises Over $1 Million
Maui United Way announced that it’s annual “LIVE UNITED” Campaign raised just over $1 million this year. The funds raised will go toward 33 health and human services programs in Maui County. More than 350 businesses and individuals who contributed to the fund raising effort. “We extend our most sincere gratitude to you and thousands […]
American Savings Bank Welcomes Jason Williams
American Savings Bank today announced the hire of Jason Williams, Vice President, Financial Consultant to American Insurance and Investments.
Lahaina Loft Announces Fourth of July Celebration
Lahaina Loft, Maui’s newest venue for weddings, corporate events and social gatherings, will transform its space into the party spot to celebrate Independence Day. Located on historic Front Street, Lahaina Loft offers guests a place to gather and enjoy the Front Street festivities.
Maui Entrepreneur Featured on the Cover of Mindful Magazine
Maui entrepreneur, Melissa Sutor, has been selected for the cover of Mindful Magazine’s July/August 2018 edition.
ShipOnSite to Open at Fairway Shoppes in Lahaina
ShipOnSite, with its Corporate Offices in Wake Forest, NC is proud to announce the opening of a new Maui location at the Fairway Shoppes in Lahaina. The grand opening is scheduled for Monday, July 2, 2018.
Conservation Training Offered to Tourism Professionals
Maui Mauka Conservation Awareness Training aims to connect conservation professionals with tourism professionals to increase the quality of nature interpretation and the level of awareness of Hawaiʻi’s unique natural resources.
Matson Third Quarter Dividend Up 5% To $0.21 Per Share
Company executives say the increase underscores the Matson Board’s confidence in the long-term prospects for the businesses and commitment to rewarding shareholders through dividends.
Hawaiian Airlines to Add Daily Sacramento-Maui Service
Hawaiian Airlines today announced it will begin daily non-stop flights between Sacramento and Kahului, Maui next year. Special introductory one-way fares are on sale now for travel beginning April 1, 2019.
$8K in Tools & Equipment Stolen From Pacific Biodiesel’s Sunflower Farm
The unknown person(s) stole multiple mechanic tools and equipment from the Matson container valued at $8,170.00 before fleeing the area.










