Maui Business
Former Con Artist Who Inspired ‘Catch Me If You Can’ Coming to Maui
The former con man turned FBI consultant that inspired the movie “Catch Me If You Can” is coming to Maui to discuss identity theft protection.
E-Cycling Closed; Reopens Oct. 31
E-Cycling, will be closed for the month of October, reopening again on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2017.
All-Women Group Donates Supplies to Child & Family Service on Moloka‘i
100 personal hygiene bags and 71 pairs of slippers were collected and donated to Child & Family Service on Moloka‘i to benefit foster children in need.
Fairmont Kea Lani Announces New Director of Operations
Fairmont Kea Lani, Maui recently announced Ian Taylor as the hotel’s Director of Operations.
Hale Makua Raises Over $175K for Kūpuna Healthcare
Hale Makua Health Services’ annual fundraiser, Kokua for Kupuna, raised a record-breaking $175,963 to help provide healthcare services for the frail and elderly on Maui.
Maui, Lāna‘i to Receive Almost $2M for Veterans Cemetery Improvements
The VA will award Hawai‘i $1,928,823 in federal funding to improve the Maui Veterans Cemetery in Makawao and the Lāna‘i Veterans Cemetery in Lāna‘i City.
MANAOLA Returns to Wailuku, Sept. 22–24
Fresh off his historic journey to New York Fashion Week 2017, Hawaiian fashion designer Manaola Yap returns to Maui for a pop-up boutique beginning tomorrow.
Kohea Kai Resort Now Offers Single Night Stays
The resort will now offer single night stays as an option for business travelers seeking a resort experience without the minimum stay restrictions.
Hawai‘i Business Women to Be Featured at Special MBB Luncheon
Maui Business Brainstormers will celebrate American Business Women’s Day on Friday, Sept. 22, 2017, with a special event.
Maui Goodwill to Celebrate Makeover
Goodwill expanded its selection of merchandise, stocking the floor with thousands more new and donated items, including Halloween costumes and decor.
RSVP Date Extended for Hui Holomua Business Fest
Sen. Schatz will be this year’s keynote speaker and will address this year’s theme, “Ka ʻIkena ʻŌiwi: Native Wisdom.”
Haleakalā Ranch Announces Two Management Promotions
Haleakalā Ranch Company announced is has promoted two of its managers effective Sept. 1, 2017.
Hawaiian Airlines Expands New Zealand Flights
Due to strong demand, Hawaiian Airlines is expanding its New Zealand service with up to five non-stop flights weekly between Auckland and Honolulu.
100 Women Who Care Choose Malama Family Recovery
$9,372 was collected for Malama Family Recovery Center at September’s 100 Women Who Care Maui Event. Event organizers expect more donations to come in as members who were unable to attend send in their checks
Abhi Dhar Appointed to Board of Directors at Hawaiian Airlines
Dhar recently served as chief information/digital officer of Walgreens and has extensive travel industry experience in leadership roles
Hawaiʻi Unemployment Rate Lowest Since April 2007
The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in Hawaiʻi for August was 2.6%, the lowest since April 2007.
UPDATE: Ross Hiring for New Kīhei Location
The Kīhei store will be located at the Pi‘ilani Village Shopping Center where Hilo Hattie was formerly located.
Hawai‘i Gas Prices Tick Up
Wailuku’s average is $3.53, two cents higher than last Thursday, up three cents from this date a month ago, and 30 cents higher than on this date a year ago.
FDA Posts Guide on New Produce Safety Regulations
The FDA has posted a guidance document that includes recommendations for small farms seeking to comply with the new produce safety regulations
Blue Hawaiian Offers New ‘Heli Ranch Experience’ Tour
The Heli Ranch Experience combines a private helicopter tour of East Maui with a peaceful horseback ride at Piʻiholo Ranch
