Maui Business
Maui Dispensary Among 1st in State Approved to Acquire, Grow Marijuana
Maui Grown Therapies is among the first two medical marijuana dispensaries in the state to receive approvals to acquire and grow marijuana for medical products in Hawaiʻi.
Hawaiʻi Tourism Industry Sets New Records
Here on Maui, visitor arrivals were up 3.9% in 2016 to more than 2.6 million visitors; and visitor spending increased 8.4% to $4.5 billion.
Sen. Baker to Discuss Maui Hospital Transition at Talk Story Session
Senator Rosalyn Baker, invites the public to attend a Talk Story on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017, from 10-11:30 a.m. at the Kīhei Charter School campus.
$239K Available for 2018 Maui Recycling Grants
Estimated funds available are $239,500, subject to County Council appropriations; deadline to submit initial summary applications is Friday, Feb. 10, 2017.
AARP Hawaiʻi Launches Campaign to Protect Medicare
AARP says the proposal would put 218,975 Hawaiʻi seniors’ benefits at risk and threaten the guarantee of benefits for 268,118 workers in Hawaiʻi, ages 50-64…
Maui Entrepreneurs Recognize Active Community Network
Maui Business Brainstormers hosted a dinner event on Jan. 21 in celebration of its five-year anniversary as an organization serving the Maui business community.
Dems Join Refugees to Demand a Reverse of Exec Orders on Immigration
Congressional democrats will join refugees, immigrants and community members this afternoon in front of the US Supreme Court in a stand against executive orders issued by President Donald Trump on refugees and immigrants.
Discussion on Cost of Repealing Obamacare for Maui, Jan. 29
The progressive group Organizing for Action will discuss the cost of repealing Obamacare for Maui’s citizens during a gathering this Sunday, at 3 p.m. at…
Four Seasons Resort Lānaʻi, Lodge at Kōele to Open in 2018
The Four Seasons Resort Lānaʻi, Lodge at Kōele is expected to open in mid- to late-2018 after a series of renovations that began in 2015.
Keynotes Announced for 2017 Maui Energy Conference
Keynote speaker, Guillermo “Gil” Penalosa will discuss the philosophy that if you created a great city for an 8 year old and an 80 year old, you will create a successful city for all people.
MEDB Fund Power Robotics, STEM Careers in Maui County
For over 15 years, MEDB with the support of stakeholders has been empowering students in Maui County through its STEM education programs…
Community Discussion: Reaching 100% Renewable Energy for Maui County
Maui Electric Company and Maui Tomorrow will host a community discussion, “Reaching 100% Renewable Energy for Maui County,” on Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017 at UHMC.
Lahaina Based Doctor Releases New Book “Baby Blues”
Dr. Nancy Lins, ND, a Naturopathic Physician and owner of Ali’i Wellness located in Lahaina, addresses natural options available to new mothers who want to achieve ideal postpartum health in her new book, “Baby Blues.”
Maui Electric Offers Customers $10K Rebate on New Nissan LEAF
Customers of Hawaiian Electric, Maui Electric and Hawaiʻi Electric Light Companies who buy a new 2016 or 2017 LEAF S, SV, or SL can receive the rebate at purchase. Combining the special rebate and $7,500 in federal tax incentives, utility customers could save up to $17,500.
Rep. Gabbard Returns From Syria, Renews Call to End War
Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard returned from a week-long visit to Syria. She said she came back with greater resolve to end the war to overthrow the Syrian gov…
Facebook CEO Zuckerberg Reconsiders Kauaʻi Land Lawsuits
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg says he is reconsidering his actions involving quiet title cases on Kauai after filing several lawsuits against kuleana land owners
Maui County Wins Budget Award for 24th Year in a Row
For the 24th consecutive year, Maui County has been awarded the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for its budget for Fiscal Year 2017.
Westin Nanea Ocean Villas to Open Ahead of Schedule
Situated on 16 acres of Maui’s Kā‘anapali Beach, The Westin Nanea Ocean Villas is announced today that it will open two and a half months ahead of schedule.
MNHCoC to feature Kimokeo Kapahulehua, Feb. 15
Cultural practitioner Kimokeo Kapahulehua will explain his vision for the Kimokeo Foundation at the Maui Native Hawaiian Chamber of Commerce dinner on Feb. 15.
Tasini Carving Gallery Opens at The Shops at Wailea
The opening exhibit will highlight large-scale hand sculpted wood carvings by Taani Tasini Lavaka who was born and raised in the Island Kingdom of Tonga…
