Maui Business
Kula Bistro Owners Among Hawaiʻi’s 2018 Top Small Business Winners
The Hawaiʻi District Office announced the selection of the SBA Small Business Person of the Year for Hawaiʻi, including four county winners
Westin Nanea Celebrates 1st Birthday, April 16
The Westin Nanea Ocean Villas will celebrate its 1st Birthday and their accomplishments over the past year with a special party on April 16, 2018.
Maui Conference Uses Traditional Knowledge in Response to Climate Change
‘Aimalama: A Mauliauhonua Experience will take place August 9–11, 2018, at the University of Hawai‘i Maui College campus in Kahului.
House to Hold Briefing on Cryptocurrency
Testimony will include the purpose and effects of the current virtual currency legislation HB2257 HD2 SD1
AG Suzuki Defends Affordable Care Act
Texas alleges that the ACA is no longer constitutional due to the passage of the Republican tax break bill
Maui Ocean Users Sue Land Board Over 400 Foot Seawall
A lawsuit has been filed in Maui’s environmental court over a 400 foot Hololani Condominium seawall proposed for construction at Kahana Bay in West Maui.
New Hires and Promotions Announced at Hyatt Regency Maui
Hyatt Regency Maui announced several new hires and promotions last week including a new Director of Group Sales, Digital Marketing Manager, and two new wedding planners.
Slim’s Power Tools 25th Annual He-Man Competition
Slim’s Power Tools, the largest locally owned power tool distributor in Hawaiʻi, presents it’s 25th Annual He-Man Competition on Maui on Saturday, April 28.
Hawaiian Paddle Sports Joins 1% for the Planet
Maui’s Hawaiian Paddle Sports has joined 1% for the Planet, pledging to donate 1% of annual sales to support nonprofit organizations focused on the environment.
Report: Maui Population Continues to Increase as Honolulu’s Declines
As of July 1, 2017, the resident population for the County of Maui was 166,348, a 30% increase since April 2000
HTA: Proposed Funding Cuts Will ‘Severely Hamper’ Tourism Industry
Hawaii Tourism CEO: “Make no mistake, HTA will be forced to make significant cuts to its marketing programs that support Hawaiʻi’s number one industry, and…”
Local Tech Companies Contributed Over $1B to Hawaiʻi Economy
State gained $48.69 million in taxes in 2017
Free Kidney Early Detection Health Screenings at QKC
The National Kidney Foundation of Hawaiʻi will host a free kidney health screening on April 14, 2018, at the Queen Kaʻahumanu Center
From Farm to Market to Table, Masters of Retail Inspire Success
The featured business owners “talked story” about their road to success and the challenges of running a business on Maui
Recent Scams Prompts Warning from Department of Taxation
Recently, a Hawaiʻi Island resident fell victim to a phishing scam
Shred-a-Thon to Help the Hungry, April 28
The Fraud Watch Network Operation Stop Scams Shred Fest comes just after tax season when many people discard their obsolete financial documents.
Maui Gas is 45 cents Higher than Same Time Last Year
Hawaiʻi gas prices increased throughout the state over the past week, according to the AAA Hawaiʻi Weekend Gas Watch.
Maui Humane Society Golf Tournament, April 14
The tournament will feature four hole-in-one contests, including a chance to win a 2018 Mercedes Benz.
Maui Schools Among Finalists in ‘Ōlelo Youth Xchange Video Competition
Winners for the state’s largest video contest to be announced April 26
Alexander & Baldwin Completes Migration to Hawai‘i
Alexander & Baldwin announced that it has completed the strategic migration of its commercial real estate portfolio from the US mainland to Hawaiʻi.
