Maui Business
Honolulu Is A Top Destination For Independence Day, Travel Record Expected
For the 39.7 million Americans planning a Fourth of July road trip, INRIX, a global transportation analytics company, predicts travel times in the most congested cities in the U.S. could be twice as long than the normal trip, with Tuesday being the busiest day.
Report: Hawai‘i Economy to Grow at 1.7% Annually Through 2045
A new report released today by the state Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism shows that Hawaiʻi’s economy will grow at 1.7% per year between 2016 and 2045.
Niumalu Marketplace Breaks Ground in Kailua-Kona
A new 180,000 square foot shopping center, broke ground in Kailua-Kona on Hawaiʻi Island. The Niumalu Marketplace is estimated to be a $95 million investment in West Hawaiʻi.
Study: Maui Tops List of 2018’s Best Beach Towns to Live in
Lahaina in West Maui was ranked #1; and Kīhei in South Maui was ranked #8 on the list compiled by the personal-finance website WalletHub.
US Supreme Court Rules on Union Fees in Janus v. AFSCME
Hawaiʻi Attorney General Doug Chin called the ruling “utterly-misguided and disturbing.” US Senator Brian Schatz said the ruling could mean smaller payckecks and fewer benefits for teachers, fire fighters, police officers and others. Those in support of the ruling say it forces unions to be more accountable.
Four Seasons Resort Maui Welcomes New General Manager
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts has appointed veteran hotelier Marc Bromley as General Manager of the Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea. Arriving to Maui via his most recent post as General Manager of Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North, Bromley has served a 12-year tenure with the luxury hospitality brand.
Seabury Hall to Host Golf Tournament Fundraiser
The Seabury Hall Alumni Association will host the 24th Seabury Hall Golf Tournament on Sat., September 8, 2018, at the Wailea Golf Club Emerald Course. Tournament proceeds support scholarships, Seabury Hall athletics, and alumni programs at Seabury Hall.
Planned Parenthood Announces Services for Transgender Patients
Planned Parenthood of the Great Northwest and the Hawaiian Islands (PPGNHI) has announced expanded health services to include gender affirming hormone care for transgender patients across the organization’s 27 health centers.
MEO Honors Grads of Business Development Workshop
Maui Economic Opportunity recently held its Core Four Bankers Graduation Luncheon for fifteen graduating students from its Core Four Business Planning Course.
Governor Ige Intends to Veto 11 Measures
Gov. David Ige has notified legislative leaders and key lawmakers of his Intent to Veto list, which includes 11 measures. The Hawai‘i State Constitution requires the governor to notify the Legislature of the Intent to Veto list no later than the 35th day after adjournment, which is June 25.
Maui Sewer Rate Increase Effective July 1, 2018
Maui’s sewer user fee will increase by an average of 3%, effective July 1, 2018. Single family residential customers will see a maximum increase of $2.22 per month.
Hāna Metals and Electronics Recycling Event July 5-7
County of Maui Department of Environmental Management will conduct a Hāna Metals and Electronics Recycling Event for East Maui residents at the Hāna Landfill on Thursday, July 5 through Saturday, July 7, 2018, from 8 a.m. through 2:30 p.m. daily.
Spence Appointed Maui Housing Director; McLean to Fill Planning Director Spot
Mayor Alan Arakawa today announced the appointment of Planning Director Will Spence to serve as Director of the Department of Housing & Human Concerns, and Planning Deputy Director Michele McLean as Planning Director.
Bill Aims to Increase Access to Oral Health Care for Underserved
A report by the Hawaiʻi State Department of Health showed significant oral health disparities in Hawaiʻi’s residents relating to income, education, ethnicity, and geographic location.
Ohana Fuels Program Benefits Mental Health America of Hawai‘i
The Maui office of Mental Health America of Hawai‘i (MHA-Maui) has been selected as the upcoming beneficiary of the Ohana Fuels’ Fuel Up. Do Good program.
Hawaiian Airlines Increases Sapporo-Honolulu Winter Frequency
Company executives say the added frequency comes in response to high demand from Hokkaido travelers seeking a warm and relaxing Hawaiian vacation during the winter holiday.
Wailea, Maui is a Top Emerging Summer Travel Destination
The data revealed that bookings for Wailea on Maui are on the rise, growing 56% in a year. Wailea was ranked number 10 on a list that shows rising popularity of destinations throughout the US.
Big Island Chocolate Festival Supports UH Maui College
Proceeds totaling $27,000 from the 2018 Big Island Chocolate Festival (BICF) were awarded to five educational organizations, including $6000 to the University of Hawai‘i Maui College’s Culinary Arts Program.
Nearly $2 Million in Federal Funds Awarded for Desalination Project in Hawai‘i
The desalination project will be located at the Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawai‘i Authority’s 870-acre Hawai‘i Ocean Science and Technology Park in Kailua-Kona on Hawai‘i Island.
Schatz Leads Amicus Brief To Stop Inclusion of “Untested Citizenship Question” In Census
US Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) led a bicameral group of over 120 current and former members of Congress on an amicus brief to stop the Trump Administration from including an untested citizenship question in the 2020 census.
