Maui Business
Small Business in Hāna and Molokaʻi Awarded Revitalization Grants
The small business revitalization grants assist businesses with fewer than 10 employees in Maui’s rural communities hardest hit by economic downturns.
Kaiser Permanente Hawaiʻi Celebrates Milestone Growth In Membership
Kaiser Permanente Hawaiʻi’s rise in membership has accelerated in recent years, increasing more than 11% over the past four years.
Hawai‘i Community Foundation Hosts Maui Workshops
The Hawai‘i Community Foundation invites Maui County nonprofits to participate in a workshop designed to strengthen their organizations and…
New Cultural Leadership Course at UH Maui College
EdVenture at UH Maui College is offering a new one day workshop, Culture-Based Leadership, on Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017.
Island Air Doubles Daily Round-Trips Between Honolulu and Kahului
The number of daily roundtrip flights between Honolulu and Kahului will double to 16; between Honolulu and Kona will increase from six to 10; and…
PUC Patrolling Hāna to Regulate Illegal Tour Operators
The Hāna Highway Regulation organization reported multiple individuals and/or “companies” charging for chauffeured Road to Hāna tours, with no PUC certificate.
Haleakalā NP Reports “Peaceful” Sunrise With New Reservation System
On February 1, rangers say only 35 arriving cars did not have reservations. On February 2, 33 cars did not have reservations.
Maui’s Montage Kapalua Bay Among Best Hotels in Hawaiʻi and US
The Montage Kapalua Bay on Maui was ranked in the top two Best Hotels in Hawaiʻi and among the top four best hotels in the US in the 2017 ranking released by U.S. News and World Report.
Maui Orchid Society Valentine’s Day Show and Sale
The Maui Orchid Society hosts a Valentine’s Day Show and Sale, conveniently scheduled Feb. 9-11, 2017 at the Maui Mall in Kahului.
ACLU Hawaiʻi Voices Opposition to Trump’s Immigration Order
A coalition of Hawaiʻi-based groups joined together on the steps of the Federal Building, voicing opposition to President Trump’s exec orders on immigration.
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.
