Maui Business
EPA Helps Communities Grow Local Food Economy, Spur Revitalization
The EPA released a new toolkit to help communities interested in using local foods to support downtown and neighborhood revitalization.
Maui Real Property Tax Sale Set for Nov. 14
The sale will auction off properties that have been delinquent for three or more years and have received their final notice of tax sale.
The Mind’s Eye Interiors in The Business Spotlight
Whether furnishing one room or an entire home, The Mind’s Eye Interiors has the experience and inventory to make it happen. Kiaora Bohlool gives you a tour.
Hotel Wailea Voted No. 1 Hotel In Hawai‘i
Hotel Wailea was ranked the No. 1 Top Hotel in Hawai‘i in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2017 Reader’s Choice Awards
Students Encouraged to Apply for Jerman Foundation Scholarship
College-bound students who plan to return and work in Maui County after graduation are encouraged to apply for the Josh and Souk Jerman Foundation Scholarship.
Talk on Critically Endangered Plant at Haleakalā National Park
There are less than fifty individual Schiedea Haleakalensis remaining in the wild
Visitor Industry Charity Walk Announces New Director
Ryan Nobriga will chair the 2018 Maui County Charity Walk, the Maui Hotel & Lodging Association announced today.
Park Permit Offices Closed During Staff Training
A number of permit offices for the Maui County Department of Parks & Recreation will be closed to the public during staff training over the next several weeks.
St. Anthony Church Christmas Fair, Oct. 21
The St. Anthony Church Christmas Fair will be held on Saturday, Oct. 21, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Marian Hall (cafeteria) on the church grounds in Wailuku.
AARP to Host Workshop with Identity Theft Expert Frank Abagnale
Frank Abagnale, one of the most successful identity thieves in U.S. history, will be speaking on Maui on Oct. 21 to teach people how to protect themselves.
Java Jazz Continues Support of Purple Heart Recipients
Java Jazz has helped 38 service men and women come to paradise for all-expense paid vacations.
Hawai‘i Tourism Authority Awards $3.5 Million to Hawaiian Programs
The Hawai‘i Tourism Authority (HTA) is providing funding of more than $3.5 million to 124 programs that are perpetuating Hawaiian culture, protecting natural resources and showcasing community events in 2018.
Maui Electric to Host Demonstration for Rooftop Solar Applications
Customers submitting new applications can now complete the process online using a new tool launched by the Hawaiian
Electric Companies.
Sugimura Hosts Talk Story at Upcountry Farmers Market, Oct. 14
Councilmember Sugimura invites the public to come and voice their concerns on County issues that matter to them.
Ka Lima O Maui’s 6th Annual Job Fair, Oct. 20
Ka Lima O Maui will host its 6th annual Job Fair from 9 to 11:30 a.m., on Friday, Oct. 20 at the Wailuku Community Center
$1M+ in Federal Funding Available for Hawaiʻi Small Business Loans
TheRevolving Loan Fund will leverage private dollars to support Hawai‘i’s small businesses and communities to grow the state’s agricultural industry.
Dept. of Housing & Human Concerns Accepting Grant Applications
County officials say the funding periods will be from July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019 and July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020.
State Makes it Easier for Businesses to Hire Veterans
The Department of Labor and Industrial Relations announced that businesses applying for tax credits for hiring veterans and others can now do it online.
MECO Proposes 9.3% Rate Increase
The company says based on today’s rates, if approved, a typical Maui residential bill for 500 kilowatt-hours would increase by $13.46 a month, to $161.10.
Lāna‘i Landfill Closures, Oct. 12–14
Due to insufficient manpower, the Lāna‘i Landfill will close at 1 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 12, 13 and 14, 2017 .
