Maui Business
Gabbard Introduces Bill To Upgrade Water Infrastructure in Hawai‘i
The WATER Act would authorize $35 billion a year to improve drinking water and wastewater services in states nationwide
Supreme Court Hears Arguments in Travel Ban Case
The United States Supreme Court heard oral arguments on Wednesday, April 25, in Hawai‘i’s challenge to the third iteration of President Trump’s travel ban.
County of Maui Celebrates National County Government Month
The theme for this year’s celebration of NCGM is “Serving the Underserved”
EPA Awards $300,000 to Revitalize Blighted Properties in Hawai‘i
EPA’s Brownfields Program expands the ability of communities to recycle vacant & abandoned properties for new, productive reuses, using existing infrastructure.
Conferees Agree on $570M to Build 25,000 Affordable Rental Housing Units
House Bill 2748 HD2 SD2 CD1 provides a total of $570 million which will generate more than 25,000 affordable units by the year 2030.
MEO Reintroduces Weatherization Assistance Program
WAP was created in 1976 to assist families who lacked the resources to invest in energy efficiency.
HSBC Speakers to Share Insights on Customer Service, Taxes, Protecting Brand
Small business interested in learning how to deliver exceptional customer service, pay less taxes, promote a company, and protect a brand are encouraged to attend
Tourism Authority: Kaua‘i is Open for Business
Kauaʻi, including most of Hanalei on the north shore, is open for business and ready to share the charms and beauty of this idyllic island with visitors…
Coalition Petitions A&B for New Uses of Former Sugar Cane Lands
A coalition on Maui has launched a 15% for the Future campaign, which is petitioning A&B to donate or allow the sale of former sugar cane lands in Central Maui
BMW of Maui in The Business Spotlight
The new BMW of Maui dealership just opened in Kahului, and it’s FIVE times bigger than the old one!! Learn what more it has to offer in The Business Spotlight.
State Budget Includes Items for Central Maui
$12 million will go toward the construction of a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics building at Maui High School.
Maui Schools Compete to Recycle Old Phone Books
Vivial is launching its outdated phone book recycling contest with neighbor island schools, as well as a community food drive
Plantation Course Ranks No. 1 in Hawaiʻi
This is the 12th consecutive year the Plantation Course has been voted number one in Hawaiʻi.
UH Maui College Lū‘au Celebrates Net-Zero Energy Independence
UH Maui College will become the first UH campus to achieve net-zero, by producing as much energy as it consumes….
3 Graduates Receive Josh and Souk Jerman Foundation Scholarships
The scholarship is awarded to high school seniors who have displayed a passion for returning to Maui County after college to contribute to the community.
13th Annual Fueling Dreams Campaign to Help Special Olympics Athletes
Make a donation during the 13th Annual Fueling Dreams campaign at any one of 45 participating Hele and 76 locations statewide.
Hawaiʻi Unemployment Remains Unchanged for 6th Consecutive Month
On Maui, the unemployment rate was at 1.9% on Maui Island, down slightly from the 2% rate in February and down from the 2.6% reported at the same time last year.
12 Students Graduate from MEO Business Planning Course
Twelve students from Maui Economic Opportunity’s Business Development Program graduated from its Core Four Business Planning course on April 17, 2018.
Hirono Applauds South Korea’s Addition to DHS Cybersecurity Program
South Korea’s Automated Indicator Sharing system enables the exchange of cyber threat indicators between international, federal, state, local, and private sector entities at machine speed.
MEDB Education Fund Awards $142K in STEM Grants
MEDB announced a list of award recipients who will share more than $142,000 in grants to further support the growing need for STEM education
