Maui Business
Vendors Generated Over $500,000 in Sales at 2016 Made in Maui County Festival
The 2016 Made in Maui County Festival generated more than $512,922 in product sales (compared to $416,000 in 2015 and $300,000 in 2014).
New Maui Digital Zoning Maps to Correct Old Errors
Approximately 830 property owners are receiving postcards from the Department of Planning to inform them that their properties may be affected…
Nominations Sought for Outstanding Older American Awards
The theme focus is on older Americans who are taking charge, striving for wellness, owning their independence, and advocating for themselves and others.
Appointments Being Taken for Philippine Consulate Mobile Outreach
The outreach will provide on-island services for Philippine Passport Renewal, Dual Citizenship, Authentication and other consular services
Maui Schools Receive Funding for Conservation Projects
A total of 25 schools across the state will receive funding to implement new and innovative environmental projects that raise sustainability awareness
Castle & Cooke Mortgage, Donates $3K to Realtors Scholarship Fund
Since it began in 1989, RAM’s Presidential Scholarship Fund has awarded more than $560,000 to high school seniors across Maui County.
Bill Backing Maui Grown Coffee Advances
The bill authorizes a Special Purpose Revenue Bond to assist Maui Grown Coffee, Inc. in expanding its operations by leasing land for growing and cultivating coffee.
Maui SBDC to Celebrate Inaugural SBDC Day
The Small Business Development Center in Kīhei will take part in the first-ever America’s SBDC Day
Maui Clinic Building Adjacent to Maui Mall to be Leased as Retail Space
Puʻunēnē Investors, LLC purchased the Maui Clinic building from A&B Properties and has hired Kōkua Realty to manage and lease the 16,642 sq ft building.
Maui Families Benefit from Ronald McDonald House
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Hawaiʻi is marking three decades of assisting families with seriously ill children from the neighbor islands.
House Approves $31.2 Million for Central Maui CIP
The House approved $31.2 million for capital improvement projects for Central Maui including funds for: Kahului Elementary, Maui Waena, Kahului Airport, and Kahului Harbor.
$63 Million For Kīhei High Included in House Budget
The State House passed a proposed budget that includes $63 million for the next phase of construction for Kīhei High School.
Winners of 2017 Mayor’s Small Business Awards Announced
The awards were presented in five categories by Mayor Alan Arakawa and Maui Chamber of Commerce President Pamela Tumpap.
Seven Maui Rotary Clubs Bring Dr. Seuss’ Birthday to Thousands of Students
Seven Rotary clubs on Maui shared the birthday celebration with 1,092 students on Maui and Molokaʻi.
Planning Department Offers Free Overview of Community Planning Process
Long range planners will provide presentations regarding Maui County community planning and finding out how certain projects affect neighborhoods, parks and schools.
AAA Hawaiʻi: Gas Prices Move Down Slightly
Wailuku’s average is $3.50, which is one cent lower than last Thursday, a penny more on this date last month and 39 cents above this date a year ago
HTA Issues State’s First-Ever Studies on LGBT Travel
Nahoopii added that the studies show LGBT Generation X and Millennial travelers offer the greatest potential for growth, especially from Asia.
Maui Brewing Company Selected for SBA Award
Executives at the Maui Brewing Company were selected by the US Small Business Administration as the Small Business Person of the Year for Hawaiʻi.
Haʻikū Residents File Suit Against Paʻuwela Homes Project
A group of Haʻikū residents, organized as Nā Hīnano o Paʻuwela, have filed a lawsuit challenging the recent approval of the 129-acre Kauhikoa Farms subdivision.
Kahului Kmart Closing, Liquidation Sale Begins March 30
Kmart is closing its Kahului store, located at 424 Dairy Road in mid-June, with a liquidation sale to begin on March 30, 2017.
