Maui Business
Drop Off Unused or Expired Medications, April 29
The public is encouraged to bring in expired or unused prescription medication to the Wailuku Police Station on Saturday, April 29 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
J. Walter Cameron Center Awarded $1.1 Million Grant
The J. Walter Cameron Center received a $1.1 million dollar grant that will provide funding for ongoing infrastructure improvements from the Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Foundation.
Maui Grown Therapies Recruiting Employees for Kula Cultivation Site, Kahului Dispensary
The company has also started to recruit qualified employees to fill positions at its Kula cultivation site and its Kahului retail dispensary while awaiting…
National Recognition for UH-Developed Online Tool
University of Hawaiʻi Community Colleges’ received national recognition for a UH-developed online tool that connects jobs and academic programs
Hawaiian Airlines Seeks Japanese and Korean Speaking Flight Attendants
Hawaiian Airlines is seeking candidates who speak Japanese or Korean for flight attendant positions as the airline continues to grow internationally with a focus on Asia.
Lānaʻi Community Health Center Provider Awarded “Best in Class”
Behavioral Health Specialist, Dr. Cori Takesue, was named to Pacific Business News’ 40 Under 40 Class of 2017.
Princess Nahiʻenaʻena Staff Honored with Educator of the Month Awards
A school counselor, and two teachers at Princess Nahiʻenaʻena Elementary School, were recognized with Educator of the Month awards issued by Duke’s Beach House.
Flawed Educational Constitutional Bill Failed to Pass
House and Senate disagree on the proposed legislation to generate education funding for schools from a surcharge on investment properties and visitor accommodations.
Four Seasons Lānaʻi Recognized on Condé Nast 2017 Hot List
Four Seasons Resort Lānaʻi was recognized as one of the selected winners on Condé Nast Traveler’s 2017 Hot List for the US and Canada.
Maui County Unemployment Dips to 2.9% in March
Maui County’s 3.3% unemployment rate for March dropped to 2.9%, down from the 3.1% reported in February, and the 3.2% reported at the same time last year.
Kaiaulu Workforce Housing Project Breaks Ground in Kāʻanapali
A groundbreaking ceremony was held today for the Kaiaulu Maui workforce housing development, located within the Kāʻanapali Resort area of West Maui.
Westin Maui Attempts Guinness Record with Longest Lei Exchange
The resort will attempt to gain entry into the Guinness Book of Records, with 500 individuals exchanging lei at “The Longest Lei Exchange in Kāʻanapli.”
8,000 Attend 10th Anniversary Maui Ag Fest
More than 8,000 Maui residents and visitors joined their neighbors to celebrate the role of agriculture during the 2017 Maui County Agricultural Festival.
UH Press Awarded $90K Grant to Digitize of Out-of-Print Books
The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation has awarded the University of Hawai‘i a $90,000 grant to digitize 100 out-of-print University of Hawai‘i Press books for…
VIDEO: Verizon Opens Smart Store on Maui, Hires 25 Employees
Verizon opened a new store on Maui and its third Smart Store in the state. The store is located at 80 Ho‘okele Street near Target in Kahului.
Maui Electric to Re-Open Moloka’i Customer Service Office, Limited Hours
“We appreciate the feedback from the Moloka‘i community about the need to have an in-person bill payment option.” – Sharon Suzuki, president of Maui Electric
Realtors PAC Collects $18K in School Supplies for Maui
Conference attendees donated 133 backpacks filled with $18,000 worth of school supplies along with $2,700 in cash and gift cards.
Audit: Old Wailuku Post Office Demolished After a Series of Missteps
Audit: The Old Wailuku Post Office was demolished after a series of missteps and assumptions, coupled with the desire to get the project out quickly.
Annual Maui SBA Awards and Economic Update Luncheon
This is the first event to kick off Small Business Week, which begins Monday, May 1.
Proposals Sought for Home, Community-Based Title III and Kupuna Care Services
The County of Maui Department of Housing and Human Services, Office on Aging, announced a Request for Proposals for Title III and Kupuna Care home- and…
