Maui Business
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.
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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 .
Lecture: Marciels of Kaupo Ranch
Stacey Ann Casco will discuss the agribusiness inspired by her great-grandparents, Joseph and Josephine Kealoha Marciel.
Kaiser Hawaii Medicare Plan Earns Highest Rating
Kaiser Permanente Hawaii earned the highest rating of five out of five stars for its 2017-18 Medicare program by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
Southwest Airlines Coming to Hawaiʻi
Southwest Airlines announced it will begin flights to Hawaiʻi beginning next year
Grocery Delivery Service Coming to Central and South Maui
The nation’s largest on-demand grocery delivery service is coming to South and Central Maui on Thursday, Oct. 12
Maui Prep Surf Academy Students Create Promo Video
Maui Preparatory Academy is positioning itself as a training academy for athletes who want to push themselves and sharpen their life skills in the classroom.
DMVL Offices Closed for Staff Training
All County of Maui Division of Motor Vehicles & Licensing offices, except for Kahului, will be closed on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2017
Senate Advances Proposal to Extend Maui County HUBZone Status
The HUBZone program provides small businesses with federal contracting opportunities, such as set-asides, sole-source awards and price-evaluation preferences.
