Maui Business
Local Entrepreneur Recognized as SBA’s Exporter of the Year
The award recognizes the Hawaiian Chip Company, as it finalizes its deal for the sale of six tons of its Kīlauea Fire Hot Sauce to Japan.
Three Maui Graduates Receive Josh and Souk Jerman Foundation Scholarships
This year’s recipients are Daniel Ornelas from Maui Preparatory Academy, Nickolas Lopes from King Kekaulike High School and Katelynn Oliveira from Hāna High and Elementary School.
Gov. Ige Travels to San Francisco for Bond Rating Meetings
The governor is working to secure favorable bond ratings that he said will allow the state to borrow money at the lowest interest rates possible.
Four Masters of Retail Tell Their Success Stories
Four local business owners “talked story” about their road to success and the challenges of running a business on Maui included: Garrett Marrero; Mele Fong; Bradley Bunn; and Harry Hasegawa.
Maui Heart and Stroke Walk, April 8
The Maui Heart and Stroke Walk will take place tomorrow, April 8, to help raise funds to help prevent heart disease and strokes on Maui.
Humane Society Gets in on Easter with “Golden Egg” Hunt
The Maui Humane Society will celebrate the holidays with two hunts this year, held in conjunction with Freddie the Tortoise’s 14th birthday.
Gas Prices Up in Wailuku, Stable Across State
Gas in Wailuku today is $3.52 for a gallon of regular, two cents higher than last Thursday, two cents higher than a month ago and 40 cents higher than last year
Earn Double HawaiianMiles at The Shops
Between April 13-19, shoppers can earn two HawaiianMiles for every dollar spent while shopping and dining at The Shops.
DanceFit Studio to Open at The Shops
Keoni’s Hot Lava Dancefit offers a new way to work out by emphasizing music, cultural dance and physical fitness.
Mayor’s TV Show to Feature Small Business Highlights
The next edition of the Mayor’s one-hour live television show will feature small business highlights from Maui Economic Development Board’s Annette Lynch.
Pacific Media Group Hosts West Side Job Fair, April 22
Pacific Media Group hosts a West Maui Job Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 22, 2017 at the Outlets of Maui in Lahaina.
ʻŌlelo Youth Xchange Video Competition Names 14 Maui Finalists
There were over 900 submissions from 89 schools across the state, fourteen of the finalists are from Maui schools.
Online Registration Begins for Startup Weekend Maui
The 4th Annual Startup Weekend Maui provides active entrepreneurs with an opportunity to learn how to launch a company in 54 hours.
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.
