Maui Business
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.
Pukalani DMVL Will Be Closed on April 7
The Pukalani DMVL will be closed on Friday, April 7, due to a computer system infrastructure upgrade
Spring College Fair at Maui High School
Over 70 colleges and universities from across the US and overseas will be in attendance
“Marvel’s Inhumans” to be Filmed in Hawai‘i
Disney/ABC and Marvel television team up with IMAX for “Marvel’s Inhumans,” boosting Hawai‘i’s economy by increasing jobs for residents.
Maui Visitor Spending Up 8.3%, Arrivals Down 0.9% in February 2017
On Maui, per person daily spending increased (+9.3% to $234), leading to an overall growth in visitor spending (+8.3% to $14.3M per day) in February 2017.
Four Maui Masters to be Featured at Masters of Retail Dinner
Maui Brew Co, ‘Ukelele Mele on Maui, Lost on Lāna‘i and Hasegawa General Store are the featured businesses at this year’s 5th annual Masters of Retail Success dinner.
Hawaiʻi Leaders Speak Out on Trump’s Order to Reverse Climate Change Policy
President Donald Trump signed an executive order reversing policies aimed at fighting climate change
Craft Fair Fundraiser for King K Project GradNight
A craft fair fundraiser for King Kekaulike High School’s Project Graduation 2017 will be held on Sunday, April 2.
Dr. Puakea Nogelmeier Presentation at UHMC
Dr. Puakea Nogelmeier, renowned professor of Hawaiian language at UH Mānoa, will speak on The Legacy of Hawaiian Literacy – Today?, Illuminating Hawaiian Knowledge, at UH Maui College on Thursday, April 6, 2017.
2018 Budget District Meetings Schedule: March 30 – April 18
The mayor proposed a budget of $795.3 million, with notable highlights to include a 7.5% increase across-the-board for all 10 classifications in real property tax rates, closure of the Waiehu Golf Course, and various repairs and upgrades to county properties
Volunteers Sought for Pine Pulling Project at Haleakalā
Haleakalā NP is recruiting volunteers for a “pine pulling” project on April 1. Volunteers will physically remove invasive trees from the Summit District.
Staff Shortage Disrupts Refuse Pickups in Lahaina
Due to a staff shortage, residential refuse on part of a collection route in Lahaina was not picked up on Friday, March 24, 2017.
Hawaiian Language Bills Advance
Three bills critical to supporting the use of the Hawaiian language in the state educational system passed the House Higher Education Committee this week.
Community Divided: Aid In Dying Bill Deferred
The House Health Committee today deferred Senate Bill 1129, the medical aid in dying bill, effectively killing the measure for this session.
Maui County’s Unemployment Rate 3% for February
The unemployment rate on Maui was 2.9%, down from the 3.3% reported the month before.
Maui Youth & Family Services’ Kids Enjoy Ocean Activities Day
The students were able to experience canoe surfing, kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding, surf lessons and mermaid swimming lessons
