Maui Business
HTA Appoints New Director of Hawaiian Cultural Affairs
The Hawai‘i Tourism Authority has appointed Kalani Ka‘anaana as its director of Hawaiian Cultural Affairs. He began work on June 6.
Nutrition & Physical Activity Coalition to Host Annual Meeting
The Nutrition & Physical Activity Coalition will host its 8th annual meeting and luncheon on June 24 in the Nahele Room of the Kahili Golf Clubhouse in Waikapū.
Hui No‘eau to Host Business Think Tank Meeting
Maui Business Brainstormers’ Business in the Think Tank in Upcountry Maui will take place at the Hui No‘eau Visual Arts Center in Makawao on Thursday, June 23.
Maui Rotarians Attend Seoul International Convention
Maui Rotarians joined the secretary general of the United Nations, the prime ministers of Korea and Sri Lanka at the recent 2016 Rotary International Convention.
Board Reaffirms Amano as TMT Hearing Officer
The Board of Land and Natural Resources unanimously denied a motion to disqualify Judge Riki Amano as the hearing officer in the Thirty Meter Telescope case.
MVCB Appoints Duong as New Executive Director
Sherry Duong has been the MVCB director of Conventions, Meetings and Incentives and International Sales for the past five years.
Nā Ala Hele Trail Program Develops New Website
Hawai‘i’s Nā Ala Hele Trail and Access Program is launching a new website with cutting-edge features and a new design in time for National Trails Day on June 4.
Aloha United Way Appoints Six New Board Members
Aloha United Way has added six executives to its board of directors: Harris Chan, Patrick “Rick” Ching, Blenn Fujimoto, Mark Platte, Dan Schaberg and Michael Stollar.
TPT Begins Transition to Zero Emission Fleet
Travel Plaza Transportation is converting its entire fleet to zero emission commercial tour buses by 2020.
Free Health and Wellness Fair at Kaiser June 4
The public is invited to learn about different types of cancers and their signs and symptoms; attend physician talks on vaccines, nutrition…
Hawaiian Airlines Reduces Rates for Limited Time
Hawaiian Airlines is offering reduced interisland rates starting at $68 one way for travel Mondays through Thursdays plus Saturdays.
Hawai‘i Government Upgrades GIS System
The state has made upgrades to its geographic information system that take advantage of current advances in server-based GIS and cloud services…
Bank of Hawai‘i CEO Receives Naval Heritage Award
Peter Ho, chairman, president and CEO of the Bank of Hawaii, received the Naval Heritage Award from the US Navy Memorial Foundation.
Community Job Fair June 4 at UHMC
The Maui Job Fair will be held at the UHMC on Saturday, June 4, offering free services to job seekers and employers, including job search assistance…
Visitor Numbers Up 4.5%, Expenditures Decline 2.8%
Visitor arrivals increased (+4.5%) and visitor days increased 1.1% for Maui in April 2016, but visitor expenditures declined 2.8% compared to last year.
Spa Helani Offers Massage Special to Kama‘āina
The Westin Kā‘anapali Ocean Resort Villas invites kama‘āina to kick off summer with a relaxing 50-minute Hawaiian Lomi Lomi Massage for $99 through June 30.
10 Maui County Schools to Serve Summer Meals
The Hawai‘i DOE recently announced that 68 public schools—including 10 in Maui County—will serve meals through its summer food service program.
Walmart Funds 54,000 Meals for Maui County Keiki
The Maui Food Bank’s Aloha BackPack Buddies program recently received a $45,000 grant from The Walmart Foundation’s Hawai‘i State Giving Council.
Makena Resort Holds Job Fair for Transitioning Staff
The Makena Beach & Golf Resort recently held an in-house job fair; 35 employers representing 55 Maui resort properties with job openings participated.
AARP Seeks Nominations for Community Service Award
AARP Hawaii is seeking nominations for the 2016 Andrus Award for Community Service.
