Maui Business
Grant Funding Supports Training for Maui Youth & Family Services Staff
Sixteen employees from Maui Youth & Family Services attended a professional development conference hosted by the Institute on Violence, Abuse and Trauma.
Tongue-in-Cheek “This Card Gives You Gas” Wins Advertising Award
Minit Stop’s tongue-in-cheek “This Card Gives You Gas” gift card earned the Judge’s Award – Best in Show honor at the Pele Awards for advertising in Hawaiʻi.
Report: Vacation Rentals Impact on Maui
Vacation rental units put pressure on Hawaiʻi’s already-stressed housing market by reducing homes for Hawai‘i residents and driving up rents.
UHMC Celebrates Kalāhou—“The New Day”
UHMC hosted Kalāhou, or “The New Day,” Wednesday, April 25, at 11:45 a.m. at the Great Lawn, followed by a grand lū‘au at the Pā‘ina building at 1 p.m.
Hospitality Industry Awards $52,000 in Scholarships to Public School Seniors
Emily N. Mitra of Maui High School earned an additional $2,500 scholarship from the Hawai‘i Lodging & Tourism Association for being the top student from Maui.
Maui Sunflower Farm Celebrates Earth-Friendly Initiatives
In celebration of Earth Day, Pacific Biodiesel announced daily tours of its Maui Sunflower farm utilizing vehicles powered by 100% Maui biodiesel.
Sen. Schatz Honored by Goodwill in Washington D.C.
The award honors elected officials who support Goodwill’s public policy agenda.
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.
