Maui Business
Deadline Nears to File Gross Liquor Sales Report
Gross Liquor Sales Report forms must be completed, filed at and accepted by the Department of Liquor Control no later than 4:30 p.m. on Monday, July 31, 2017.
Island Air Discounts Flights for Maui Marathon
Island Air is offering a 10% discount on fares for competitors in the upcoming Maui Marathon and Half Marathon, making it easier for runners to participate.
Electric Vehicle and Hybrid Showcase, Aug. 12
The event will feature a variety of EV and hybrid makes and models including Kia, Tesla, Toyota, Chevy, Nissan and BMW.
MNHCoC General Members Meeting and Dinner, Aug. 8
The meeting will give attendees the opportunity to meet and congratulate incoming MNHCoC board of director members.
HDOT Launches 8th Annual Pedestrian Safety Month
Each August, Pedestrian Safety Month works to increase awareness of pedestrian safety to make Hawai‘i a safer place to walk.
Portland-Maui Year-Round Route Unveiled
Hawaiian Airlines will add a new non-stop daily route between Portland and Maui, starting Jan. 18, 2018. Other routes include Oakland-Kauaʻi and LAX-Kona.
Maui Family Support Services to Receive $1.3M
Early Head Start programs provide support services to low-income families with infants and toddlers, as well as promote early childhood development, health, and school readiness.
Maui Electric to Discuss Upgrade to Power Grid
The draft Grid Modernization Strategy describes the scope and estimated $205 million cost to update the energy networks of Maui Electric over the next 6 years.
Hirono Fights to Strengthen Social Security
Senator Mazie K. Hirono re-introduced the Protecting and Preserving Social Security Act, a bill aimed at strengthening Social Security and improving benefits.
Maui Hearing on Boating Rule Changes, July 26
The amendments are proposed to allow DLNR to better manage and facilitate boating and ocean recreation-related activities within harbors and nearshore waters
AARP Hawai‘i to Host Scam Jam to Help Prevent Fraud, Aug. 9
AARP says con artists are finding new ways to take money and consumers need to know the scams and learn how to protect yourself and your family.
Maui Unemployment Rate at 3.2% in June
Maui County’s 3.4% unemployment rate for June was slightly higher from last month’s 3% rate and down from the 3.7% rate reported at the same time last year.
“The Rise of Kahului Airport” Topic of Business Mixer
Kahului Airport Manager Marvin Moniz will discuss the rise of the Kahului Airport structures and provide an update on travel to and from Maui.
QKC Welcomes Michele Feorene as Digital Marketing and Events Coordinator
Feorene’s duties will include meeting the objectives of ownership, tenants and customers, through digital marketing, special events and guest services
Hawai‘i Plan Prepped for N Korea Missile Threat
The Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency will announce plans for a public information campaign related to the ballistic missile threat from North Korea.
Lunar Planting Lecture at Kēōkea Farmers Market
Kekoa Enomoto will discuss the Hawaiian tradition of farming by lunar phases at the Kēōkea Farmers Market on Saturday, July 29.
VA Approves Lease Agreement for New Maui Outpatient Clinic
The current veteran clinic facility on Hoʻohana St will move to the new site, to be located adjacent to Maui High School. Sen Hirono held a Veterans Roundtable
3 Maui County Students Receive Monsanto Life Sciences Scholarship
Each student received $1,000 to further their education at accredited colleges/universities to pursue a degree related to the life sciences.
Hawaiian Electric Companies 100% Renewable Energy Plan Accepted
The plan describes the work by Hawaiian Electric, Maui Electric and Hawai‘i Electric Light that will form the foundation to meet or exceed the state’s renewable energy goals
25% Decline in International Students Spending in 2016-17
The report found that foreign students in Hawaiʻi spent $225.3 million for the 2016-17 school year, a 25% decline from 2015-16.
