Maui Business
Hawaiʻi Unemployment Rate 3.0%, Lowest in 9 Years
The Island of Maui in Maui County recorded a 2.9% unemployment rate in November 2016, down from the 3.1% rate recorded in October, and the 3.3% rate reported in November of last year.
Hyatt Regency Maui Completes Meeting Space Expansion
Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa announced the completion of a sustainability-focused Maui-inspired renovation project, which included the creation of a new outdoor space named the Halona Kai event lawn and expansions to the resort’s Regency Club and Monarchy Ballroom.
Maui County Proposes Purchase of 8,764 Acres From Wailuku Water Co.
Maui County Mayor Alan Arakawa discussed the proposed purchase of property and infrastructure from Wailuku Water Company, LLC during a press conference this afternoon.
Groundbreaking Held for New $7.8M Maui DLNR Annex
A groundbreaking ceremony was held Monday at the Maui Annex state building in Wailuku, as the state prepares way for demolition of the 57-year old building, and construction of a new $7.8 million building starting in early 2017.
Kahului Car Dealer Earns National Recognition
James Falk, president of Jim Falk Motors of Maui in Kahului, was recognized as the TIME Dealer of the Year for 2017.
MAPA Purchases Main Street Promenade Building in Wailuku
The Maui Academy of Performing Arts, also known as MAPA, has purchased the Main Street Promenade Properties in Wailuku from Robert and Lisa Joslin.
End of an Era: HC&S Completes Final Harvest
Hawaiian Commercial & Sugar Company commemorates its final sugar harvest today following months of transition work.
Maui Nonprofit Directors Association Installs New Officers
The Maui Nonprofit Directors Association gathered today for its annual holiday breakfast and board installation at the MEO offices in Wailuku.
Made in Hawaiʻi. Made With Aloha.
Made in Hawaiʻi and made with aloha, Hawaiʻi truly offers products from the heart, capturing a priceless value that expresses the essence of the aloha spirit and the beauty of its maker.
MHLA Distributes 25,000 Pounds of Rice for the Holidays
Maui Hotel & Lodging Association distributed 25,000 pounds of rice throughout Maui this November and December as part of its “Rice for the Holidays” program.
Maui County Employee Recognition Awards, Retirees Honored
Laureen Perreira, Administrative Services Assistant with the Department of Public Works was named the overall Maui Employee of the Year; the Maui Department of Fire and Public Safety’s Fire Ground Operations Program was named the Overall Maui Team of the Year; and Luz Domingo, the Grant management Program Manager with the Department of Housing and Human Concerns was named the Overall Maui Manager of the Year.
Maui Sugar: End of an Era – HC&S Operations Nearing End
The company plans to commemorate the closure on Monday, Dec. 12, 2016 with a tournahauler bringing in the last load of sugarcane to the Puʻunēnē Mill. During an earlier visit, we learned about several trial crops under rotation in Central Maui.
Wailea Beach Resort – Marriott, Maui Debuts $100 Million Transformation
The Wailea Beach Resort – Marriott, Maui today announced the completion of its sweeping $100 million transformation set to debut Dec. 24, 2016.
MNHCoC Hosts “A Hawaiian Cultural Renaissance Christmas”
The Maui Native Hawaiian Chamber of Commerce will celebrate this exciting era of Hawaiian Cultural rebirth at its December General Membership Dinner at 5 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2016 at the Leis Family Class Act Restaurant at UH Maui College.
Homeowners with Exemptions Reminded to File State Tax Returns
The Department of Finance, Real Property Assessment Division, would like to remind homeowners that due to a change in requirements, those residents who have qualified for exemptions in the past must now file a state resident income tax form or risk being disqualified.
December 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 December.
More Than 1,000 Enroll in Time-of-Use Rates Program
More than 1,000 electric customers across the state have signed up for Hawaiian Electric Companies’ new Time-of-Use rates program.
Hawaiian Pilots Picket Company at NYC Investor Meeting
Hawaiian Airlines pilots met with investors and warned the flying public of a potential strike after the recent breakdown in negotiations for a new contract.
Gabbard Urges President to Halt Dakota Access Pipeline
In a speech on the House floor Thursday, Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard urged President Obama to immediately halt construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline
Surge in Fall Visitor Spending for Maui
Through October 2016, visitor arrivals for Maui were up +4.2% and visitor spending year-to-date grew on Maui by 9.6% to $3.7 million.
