Maui Business
Go Hunt, Hawaiʻi, New Resource for Hunters
On March 1, 2017, the Hunter Education Program launched a new website designed to improve the overall registration and certification experience for Hunters.
New High School Mentorship Program for Careers in Aviation
Participants will spend the next 10 weeks immersed in Hawaiian’s operations as employees share their expertise in areas ranging from cargo to flight and airport
Hawaiʻi Joins 39 States in Lawsuit Over Inflated Drug Prices
The lawsuit alleges that six generic drug-makers entered into illegal conspiracies to unreasonably restrain trade, artificially inflate prices and reduce competition in the US for two generic drugs
Hawaiʻi Supports Transgender Rights Case in US Supreme Court
Hawaiʻi Attorney General Doug Chin and 18 other Attorneys General signed an amicus brief in support of a transgender student who is suing a Virginia school for discrimination.
Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua Welcomes Kevin Peterson as Hotel Manager
Peterson will be responsible for overseeing all facets of the resort, including the six dining options, authentic Ritz-Carlton Spa, and the Ambassadors of the Environment program.
Wailuku Gas Up Slightly to $3.52, State Average is $3.09
Hawaiʻi continues to have the highest average statewide price in the US, and supplies remain sufficient to keep prices fairly flat for the time being
March Workshops at Maui County Business Resource Center
The County of Maui Mayor’s Office of Economic Development today announced its free workshops for the month of March.
$6.8 Million May Be Waiting for an Estimated 6,500 Hawai‘i Taxpayers
Unclaimed federal income tax refunds totaling over $6.8 million may be waiting for an estimated 6,500 Hawai‘i taxpayers who did not file a federal income tax return for 2013
Starwood Hawai‘i Wins Gay Travel Award for Hotel Collection of the Year
Starwood Hawai‘i was recognized because the spirit of inclusiveness and aloha was evident across each and every one of its 11 Hawai‘i resorts
‘Ohana by Hawaiian Celebrates Inaugural Flight to Kapalua
‘Ohana by Hawaiian celebrated the first flight to Kapalua, West Maui on the Airport’s 30th anniversary
$100K Awarded to St. Anthony to Revitalize Classrooms, Science Labs
The grant will be used to purchase interactive projectors, air conditioners and brand new desks and chairs for teachers and students in 9th through 12th grade.
Two Maui Students Nominated to US Service Academies
Maui Class of 2021 Nominations include: Caleb Soo Hoo of Baldwin HS to the US Air Force Academy; and Harlie Stone of Haleakalā Waldorf to the US Naval Academy.
$575K Renovations Project at Lahainaluna to Begin in May
A construction contract was awarded for upgrades and repairs at Lahainaluna High School. The Maui legislative delegation was able to secure funds for the work.
Maui Junk Vehicle Disposal Assistance Program Launched
Starting today (March 1, 2017), until funding is exhausted, residents will be able to dispose of one vehicle per year at no processing charge.
Maui Medical Group Adds Orthopedic Surgeon to Team
Maui Medical Group has appointed Dr. Timothy Berney to its Orthopedic Surgery Team.
Kāʻanapali Beach Hotel Earns 12 No. 1 Rankings from HAWAII Magazine
The Kāʻanapali Beach Hotel in West Maui received a record-breaking number of accolades from HAWAII Magazine’s 2017 Readers’ Choice Awards.
Visitor Arrivals to Maui Up 1.5% in January 2017
Visitor arrivals on Maui increased (+1.5%) in January 2017 year-over-year, but a shorter length of stay resulted in no growth in visitor days (+0.3%).
A&B Reports 2016 Financial Results, Ending Pivotal Year
A&B, today announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and year end for 2016, as the company closed a chapter on an era of sugar production on Maui.
Hāna’s First Ever National Entrepreneurship Week a Success
Speakers, including “Coconut Glen,” told their stories of persevering to achieve personal success and defined their meaning of “success” for a business in Hāna.
First-Ever Hawaiʻi Small Business Conference on Maui
MEDB, in collaboration with County of Maui Mayor’s Office of Economic Development, host the first-ever Hawaiʻi Small Business Conference, May 3-4, 2017
