Maui Business
Local Foods Sales Reach $84.4 Million in Hawaiʻi
Hawaiʻi local food production sales reached $84.4 M, according to the 2015 Local Foods Marketing Practices Survey report released by the US Department of Agriculture.
Schatz Announces More Federal Funds for Homeless Veterans
The combined $1.77 million in HUD-VASH funding is supporting more than 160 housing vouchers to help homeless veterans offset the cost of rental housing as well as provide them with counseling services.
Haneda Service Returns to Kona
Hawaiian Airlines today celebrated the launch of its non-stop service between Haneda and Kona International Airports, bringing flights from Japan back to the Island of Hawai‘i for the first time since 2010.
Maui Mall Donates to Food Bank, Ka Hale Ake Ola
Maui Mall’s annual Holiday Kick-Off Toy and Food Drive raised more than 109 pounds of food, and collected toys for the Maui Food Bank and Ka Hale Ake Ola.
Maui Case Managers Honored for Care of Mentally Ill Residents
Case managers with ‘Ohana Health Plan’s Community Care Services were honored recently for their work to connect the state’s mentally ill population with…
Maui Sets Roadmap Strategy to Strengthen, Diversify Economy
Maui County has released its Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy, a report that reviews the state of the County’s economy and sets a strategy for economic development.
Kaunoa Half-Day, Meals on Wheels Double Lunch
The Department of Housing and Human Concerns’ Kaunoa Senior Services Offices will be closed Thursday, Dec. 22, 2016 from 7:45 a.m. to noon for staff training.
Nominations Sought for 2017 Mayor’s Small Business Awards
The Mayor’s Office of Economic Development and the Maui Chamber of Commerce are seeking nominations for the Annual Mayor’s Small Business Awards in 2017.
$500,000 Secured for Lipoa Point
The $500,000 will be used to not only begin the process of community planning but also to pay for much-needed maintenance and repairs to the Līpoa Point access road.
Wes Lo Fund Raises Initial $55K at Mahalo Event
Maui Memorial Medical Center Foundation raised an initial $55,000 through a Mahalo Fundraiser for outgoing CEO, Wes Lo.
Honua Kai Launches Whale Adoption Adventure
While travelers can’t actually take their own humpback home, they can symbolically adopt a whale, aid in ocean conservation and embark on a whale watching adventure with a new beach front offering at the Honua Kai Resort & Spa.
Imua Family Services to Open West Maui Center in New Year
Imua Family Services will expand in the New Year by opening a new location in Lahaina. The non-profit organization provides early child development and programs.
Ige Discusses ʻĪao and HC&S in Budget Proposal
Governor Ige unveiled a $28.5B two-year operating budget proposal and identified priorities relating to education, homelessness and Sustainable initiatives.
15 Graduate from MEO’s Core Four Business Course
MEO’s Business Development Program graduated 15 students from its Core Four Business Planning course on Dec. 13, 2016.
2017 Maui Energy Conference, March 22-24
The fourth annual Maui Energy Conference will be held March 22-24, 2017 at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center.
Made in Maui County Festival: Top 20 Vendors
A list of the top 20 Made in Maui County Festival product vendors in regards to their sales was released today.
Last Load of Sugar Departs from Kahului Harbor
The final load of sugar from Maui went out of port at Kahului Harbor this morning. Blaring boat horns could be heard throughout central Maui as the departure marked the end of an era for sugar in the islands.
Aquaponics & Commercial Aquaponics Courses
Aquaponics and introduction to commercial aquaponics science courses will begin Jan. 17, 2017.
Maui Short-Term Dog Foster Homes Needed
Today the organization put out a call asking the public to help save lives by temporarily opening their homes to a shelter dog.
Kaiser Awards $205,000 to Local Nonprofits
Kaiser Permanente Hawaiʻi awarded $205,000 in community benefit grants to local nonprofits working to improve health and wellness in Hawaiʻi.
