Maui Business
The New 4-H: Leadership & Life Skills to Robotics
Learn about the new summer opportunities available for youth ages 5 to 18 in robotics, animal care and training, engineering, visual arts, public speaking, leadership, life skills and more.
‘Everyone Wins’ at Annual Hawai‘i STEM Conference
The Hawai‘i STEM Conference held May 6 and 7 proved once again that everyone’s a winner when it comes to STEM education; Maui County students brought home a dozen awards.
Young Bros.: Maui Shipment Volumes Down Slightly
For the first three months of 2016, Kahului, the largest Neighbor Island port in terms of volume, was down 1.9%.
Maui Rotary Clubs Collect Donations for Food Bank
Nine Valley Isle Rotary clubs participated in a food drive that collected 5399 pounds of food and $7, 044 for the Maui Food Bank on April 30 and May 1.
Day 1: SBW Offers Cultural Insights, Business Advice
The Third Annual Maui Small Business Week opened on Monday, May 9, with a full crowd of business owners in attendance in the Nahele Room at Kahili Golf Course in Wailuku.
Small Business Week Offers Sessions on Lāna‘i May 12
Free Maui SBW events are scheduled from May 9 to 13, 2016, at locations across Maui County, including two sessions on Lāna‘i on Thursday, May 12, at the ILWU Hall in Lāna‘i City.
Kaiser Permanente Maui Adds Three New Physicians
Seven new care providers have joined Kaiser Permanente, including three on Maui—Dr. Cyril Dalmon at Wailuku Medical Office and Drs. Joy Dalmon and Yuka Yonebayashi at Maui Lani Medical Office.
County to Bring Microsoft Digi Camps to Maui Youth
Two new Microsoft “Digi Camps” will bring the latest in advanced code training to students in Maui County next year.
Hawaii Energy Appoints New Executive Director
Brian Kealoha brings more than two decades of energy sector experience to Hawaii Energy, which includes many years developing and implementing energy programs at Pacific Gas & Electric, Avista Utilities and Maui Electric Company.
HMSA to Sponsor Breakfast on Maui SBW Opening Day
Third annual Maui Small Business Week organizers announced that Hawai’i Medical Service Association will sponsor a free breakfast on the Inaugural Day on Monday, May 9.
MECO Seeks PUC OK to Begin Acquisition of ‘New Power’
Maui Electric Company requested permission from the Hawai‘i Public Utilities Commission on May 5 to begin the process of acquiring approximately 40 megawatts of dispatchable, firm power generation by 2022.
MNHCoC to Host Business Talk Story, May 10
The Maui Native Hawaiian Chamber of Commerce will host its May Business Talk Story on Tuesday, May 10, beginning at 5:30 p.m. at Maui Tropical Plantation in Waikapū.
Hawaiian Airlines Seeks Swift Approval for Japan Flights
Hawaiian Airlines Inc. has asked US Department of Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx to immediately approve its application to provide split service between Honolulu, Kona and Haneda Airport in Tokyo.
A&B Reports $7.5 Million First-Quarter Loss
A&B reported a first-quarter net loss of $7.5 million, which included a $10.3 million after-tax loss from its agribusiness segment, principally related to the cessation of sugar operations at Hawaiian Commercial & Sugar Company.
MEO Accepting Apps for Energy Cost Assistance
MEO will accept applications for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Monday through Friday, from Wednesday, June 1 through Thursday, June 30.
Networking Opener to Begin Small Business Week
A free reception has been added to Maui Small Business Week’s agenda on Monday, May 9, to facilitate networking among local business owners attending the opening day of the week-long event.
Workshops at Maui County Business Resource Center
Workshops are presented at the Maui County Business Resource Center, a County of Maui facility located in the Maui Mall across Pizza Hut, Ste. B-9.
Virgin America’s LA to Hawai’i Flights Begin Today
Virgin America today expands its Hawai‘i service with the launch of daily nonstop flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Honolulu International Airport, with connecting flights from most Virgin America markets.
Rotary Club of Upcountry Maui Inducts Michael Lodato
The Rotary Club of Upcountry Maui welcomed Michael Lodato of Ha‘ikū as its newest member at an induction ceremony held on April 16, 2016.
Kāʻanapali Beach Hotel Opens Hale Huaka‘i Activities Center
Kāʻanapali Beach Hotel has expanded its authentic cultural offerings with the official opening of its new water activities center on Wednesday, May 4.





