Maui Business
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.
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.
