Maui Business
Schatz Calls on FBI to Investigate Reported Cyberattacks on FCC
Sen. Schatz said these cyberattacks may have prevented the public from accessing and commenting on the FCC’s net neutrality proceeding.
Council Unanimously Approves $705.2 Million Budget
The Maui County Council unanimously approved, by a vote of 8-0, a $705.2 million budget for fiscal year 2018.
Honolulu Airport Renamed Daniel K Inouye International Airport
A dedication and blessing ceremony was held today for the official renaming of the Honolulu International Airport to the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport.
Two New Care Providers Join Kaiser on Maui
Donohue and Lee are among a total of eight new physicians that have joined Kaiser Permanente facilities on Oʻahu and Maui.
Cultural Activities and Signature Events in June at The Shops
The Shops will be offering six different Hawaiian culture activities, three signature events and introducing the Market at The Shops, a new shopping experience.
Startup Veterans Offer High-Tech Workshops in June
The state’s High Technology Development Corporation is partnering with A-list entrepreneurs for a series of workshops at the Maui Research & Technology Center.
Maui to Get $1M in Federal Funds for Head Start
Maui Economic Opportunity, Inc. will receive an HHS grant of $1,047,514 to help fund 13 Head Start centers on Maui and Moloka‘i.
GIS Summer Institute at UH Maui
The University of Hawai‘i Maui College will offer Geographic Information Systems Summer Institute classes.
Yoga Classes to Benefit Maui Humane Society
Participate in either a sunrise or sunset yoga class and 100% of the proceeds will go to the Maui Humane Society.
Construction on Mākena Resort Creates Demand for 270 Jobs
Chad Goodfellow: “The Mākena project staff & workforce is 100% comprised of Maui County residents… we plan to continue hiring locally as the project ramps up”
Preschool Open Doors Program Application Deadline, May 31
The program provides child care subsidies to eligible low- and moderate-income families to pay preschool tuition.
Kunoa Beef Now Available at Times Supermarkets on Maui
The Hawai‘i cattle company offers 100% Hawai‘i-grown ground beef and is now available at Maui’s two Times Supermarket locations.
Teen Science Camps Take Classroom Outdoors
Science Camps of America will again be holding science camps for teens on Hawaiʻi Island this summer starting July 1.
Maui County Real Property Assessment Division Earns Excellence Award
The awards recognize organizations that demonstrate excellence in deploying Tyler software in novel and impactful ways that extend best practices.
Federal Minimum Wage Act Seeks Increase to $15/Hr by 2024
The Raise the Wage Act would give more than 41 million low-wage workers a raise, increasing the wages of almost 30% of the US workforce.
Hemp History Week “Breaking Ground Maui Style”
The theme “Breaking Ground” focuses on how regenerative hemp farming, hemp foods, and other hemp products provide sustainability solutions for the next generation.
Mākena Golf & Beach Club Launches Free Summer Ocean Safety Program for Youth
Mākena’s Keiki Kiaʻi Kai aims to increase youth self-confidence, physical conditioning, and ocean awareness through water safety, first aid and rescue protocol.
Rotary Club of Lahaina Wins Small Club of the Year Award
Lahaina Sunset won small club of the year for earning first place awards in public image, vocational, club and international service and first runner up awards for community and youth service.
Double-Digit Growth in Visitor Spending on Maui
Visitor spending on Maui in April 2017 was up 11.2% to $371.2 million. Visitor arrivals to Maui also rose 7% to 226,511.
Maui Cannabis Dispensary One Step Closer to Service
The Health Department today issued Maui Grown Therapies a Notice to Proceed with manufacturing cannabis derivative products at its Upcountry Production Center.
