Maui Business
MNHCoC to Feature Valerie Monson, April 11
The featured speaker at the MNHCoC dinner will be Valerie Monson, who will be speaking about the Ka ’Ohana O Kalaupapa Memorial.
Wahine Week Festival, April 10-15
The annual event is geared to celebrate, educate and empower the women of Maui through a series of workshops, social gatherings, pop-up shops, and a music festival
Maui Parks Dept. to Hold Meeting, Lottery for Craft Fairs
The Maui Parks Dept. will hold a public meeting to conduct a lottery for the scheduling of craft fairs at the Lahaina Civic Center and Kīhei Community Center.
Maui Electric Plans to Retire its Kahului Power Plant
Maui Electric Company has filed an EISPN as it plans for the retirement of its Kahului Power Plant and a modernization of its grid.
Hawaiian Airlines Unveils A321neo Premium Leisure Cabin Design
Hawaiian expects to take delivery of 18 new medium-haul, single-aisle, A321neo aircraft between the fourth quarter of 2017 and 2020.
McDonald’s Donates $46K to Hawaiʻi Robotics Teams
This past weekend, McDonald’s Restaurants of Hawaiʻi donated $46,000 to teams participating in the 10th Annual FIRST Hawaiʻi Regional Robotics Competition.
Marriott International Sells Westin Maui Resort & Spa, Retains Management
Marriott International has sold its long-term leasehold interest in The Westin Maui Resort & Spa, Kāʻanapali for approximately $317 million.
Hawaiʻi AG Urges Congress to Refrain from EPA Cuts
Hawaiʻi Attorney General Doug Chin joined colleagues in expressing opposition to measures that would reduce funding for the Environmental Protection Agency.
Kamehameha Scholars Program Wins National Honor
Kamehameha Scholars, a community education program which assists high school students in reaching higher education goals, has won national recognition.
Maui Grown Therapies Hosts Public Open Houses in April
The public is invited to two upcoming Open House events at the Maui Grown Therapies cannabis dispensary in April.
Imua Family Services Voted Best Places to Work in Hawaiʻi
Hawaiʻi Business Magazine named Imua Family Services as one of the Best Places to Work in Hawaiʻi for the eighth time.
MEO Introduces Debbie Cabebe as CEO
Cabebe will be responsible for managing the overall operations and resources and achievement of the organization’s mission, goals and objectives.
VIDEO: Maui Hospital on Track for July 1st Transition
The Maui Memorial Medical Center is on track to transition to Kaiser on July 1, 2017, in just 3 months as part of a public/private partnership approved by…
Transit Advertising Pilot Program Launched on Maui Bus
The Maui Bus transit advertising pilot program will run until May 31, 2017 and participation is limited.
Young Brothers Hopes to Reach Ride Shipping Resolution Before Maui Fair
While E.K. Fernandez cited increased shipping costs, Young Brothers executives disputed the accuracy of rates and say they hope to have a discussion with interested parties in order to reach a resolution before the 95th Maui Fair in October and other County fairs scheduled statewide that utilize E.K. Fernandez services.
BREAKING EXCLUSIVE: Maui County Carnival CANCELLED
The 2nd Annual Maui County Carnival that was scheduled for April 2017, has been cancelled due to a rise in shipping costs that have increased 40% in 3 years.
Maui Enters National Competition for $20K Parks Grant
If Maui wins the grant, it will go towards building and maintaining the 25-mile West Maui Greenway project
Hawaiʻi Small Business Conference 2017 Schedule
Small businesses will learn strategies for success at the Hawaiʻi Small Business Conference on Maui
Incubator, Manufacturing Companies Contributed $620M to Hawaiʻi Economy
A report released today showed that Hawaiʻi received $27.1 million in taxes generated by 150 companies in 2016
Bill Seeks to Exempt Hawaiʻi From Travel Fee Increases
In late 2013, Congress raised the national TSA fee to $5.60 and could increase the fee to $6.60 in fiscal year 2018.
