Maui Business
Maui Boy Scout Council Awards Announced
Grant Chun, Eric Nagamine and Jamie Wright will receive the Silver Beaver Award; and Ira Uradomo and James Brent will issued the District Award of Merit award.
Matson Gifts $100,000 to Help Displaced Maui Sugar Workers
The Matson Foundation has gifted the A Hui Hou Fund with a $100,000 grant to augment widespread community support for displaced sugar workers on Maui.
Hawaiian Airlines Carries Record 11 Million Passengers in 2016
Hawaiian Airlines welcomed a record 11,050,911 passengers in 2016. That’s a 3.5% increase over the previous year.
Senator Schatz Elevated to Chief Deputy Whip
Schatz and Booker, two of the youngest members of the Senate, will serve as Chief Deputy Whips, a role that gives them a greater input in shaping policy.
Hyatt Regency Maui Welcomes New GM, Fred Findlen
The Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa has appointed a new General Manager, Fred Findlen.
Hirono Criticizes Trump’s Comments on Intelligence Community
Senator Mazie K. Hirono of Hawaiʻi criticized President-elect Donald Trump’s denial of Russian interference in the election during a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on cyber security threats today.
Healthfest at Queen Kaʻahumanu Center, Jan. 14
The Queen Kaʻahumanu Center will focus on the theme “Live Local. Live Healthy” for the entire month of January 2017.
Rep. Decoite Urges Organizations To Apply for Grant-In-Aid Funds
Maui County’s District 13 Rep. Lynn DeCoite issued a statement today, urging qualified nonprofit organizations to apply for Grant-in-Aid funds.
Hawaiian Airlines CEO to Speak at Maui Chamber Luncheon
The Maui Chamber of Commerce will host its annual luncheon, sponsored by Hawaiian Airlines, at the Maui Beach Hotel on Jan. 10, 2017 from 12 to 1:30 p.m.
ACLU on Maui for Civil Rights Discussion, Jan. 19
The American Civil Liberties Union of Hawai‘i will be on Maui for a civil rights discussion Thursday, Jan. 19, at UHMC. The public program starts at 5:30 p.m.
Imua Executive Appointed to National Association for Nonprofits
The National Association of Nonprofit Organizations and Executives announced the appointment of Imua Family Services’ Dean Wong to their 2017 Board of Governors
Hospice Maui Hosts Screening of “Being Mortal” Documentary
Hospice Maui and Kaunoa Senior Services invites the community to a screening and discussion of the PBS Frontline documentary “Being Mortal.”
Sales Begin at Maui’s New Pulehunui Industrial Park
The 86-acre, 28-lot industrial park is Maui’s first and only subdivision to offer M3 industrial zoning.
Marriott International Announces Area Leadership Team for Hawaiʻi
Marriott International today announced its new leadership team for Hawaiʻi and French Polynesia. The announcement comes with the integration of Marriott International and Starwood Hotels & Resorts.
Credit Union Agreement Allows for Automatic Real Property Tax Payments
Maui County residents can now pay their property tax bills at their local credit union, and also set up automatic payments.
January 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 January.
Christmas Tree Pickup Offered by Upcountry Rotary
Curbside Christmas tree pickup service will be available for Pā‘ia, Haikū, Makawao, Pukalani and Kula on Monday, Jan. 2, 2017, from 8 a.m. to noon.
Free Spay & Neuter Clinic for Cats and Garage Sale Planned
The clinic will take place at the Maui Humane Society from Jan. 10-14, 2017, and the goal is to sterilize 150 cats per day, for a total of 600 sterilizations.
Demystify the Myths of Your Business Plan
MBB and partners invite the Maui entrepreneurial community to attend this free workshop.
Obama Appointee, Kanazawa, Stepping Down from USDA Post
White House appointee under President Obama’s Administration, Chris Kanazawa, announced his departure from his position as State Director for US Department of Agriculture Rural Development at the end of 2016.
