Maui Business
Three Maui Leaders Graduate from “Kuleana Academy”
Kuleana Academy is designed to educate and train emerging leaders in Hawai‘i who have a desire to serve in public office
Five Maui Students Awarded Part of $52K Scholarship from Hospitality Industry
The Hawai‘i Lodging & Tourism Association awarded 42 seniors from public high schools across the state $1,000 in scholarships for their post-graduate educations.
Maui Girl Wins People’s Choice in Dream Car Art Contest
Toyota Hawaiʻi announced the winners of the 6th Annual Toyota Hawaiʻi Dream Car Art Contest, where students conjured up their versions of the cars of the future. For the eight to 11 year old category, 9-year-old Hiʻilei Kaina of Hāna Elementary School on Maui won the People’s Choice for her drawing, “Lava Tube.” She was the lone […]
16 Graduate from MEO Core Four Business Program
MEO BDC’s Core Four Business Planning is a 36-hour course on how to write a business plan while providing the information you need to know to start, operate…
Maui Electric Ranked Top 10 in Nation for Energy Storage
Maui Electric ranked seventh with 17 watts of storage installed per customer in a survey of 412 utilities across the country.
Hawaiian to Launch Year-Round Daily Service Between LAX and LIH
Hawaiian will turn its seasonal service between LAX and LIH into a permanent daily flight due to consistently strong demand from Southern California
Medical Marijuana Dispensary Update: Talking Law with David Sereno
Why aren’t Maui’s medical marijuana dispensaries open yet? Once they are, what can patients buy? Attorney-at-Law David Sereno shares the latest legal details.
Airport Corporation Proposal Seeks to Address Inefficiencies
The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation, in coordination with the Airlines Committee of Hawaiʻi, the Airport Concessionaires Committee, and various stakeholders have joined in expressing support for an airport corporation proposal currently being debated in the State Legislature. DOT representatives say the entities agree that inefficiencies associated with the Airports Division system must be changed, which are […]
Japan Tsunami Gift Fund Supported Removal and Detection
In 2013, Hawaiʻi received a portion of a $5 million diplomatic monetary gift offered to the US by the Government of Japan with the intent to help the affected US states address Japan tsunami marine debris or “JTMD”.
24th Annual He-Man Competition at Slim’s Power Tools, April 29
Modeled after lumberjack competitions, 33 male and female contestants will compete to demonstrate the accuracy, convenience and speed that power tools provide
Public Meeting on Commercial Import of Nile Tilapia to Hawaiʻi
Nile Tilapia is a fast-growing species of Tilapia, it grows twice as fast as other Tilapia and is used by 90% of fish farmers worldwide.
Open Recruitment for State Resources Conservation Officers
The DLNR Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement is recruiting candidates to fill approximately 25 positions for Conservation Resources Enforcement Officers II, III, and IV.
Hawaiian Airlines’ Airport Operations Lowering Fuel Use, Carbon Emissions
Hawaiian Airlines powered all wide-body aircraft arriving at airports in in a single day with electric power at the gate.
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.
