Maui Business
Audit Shows HIDOE Finances Are ‘On Track’
The Hawai‘i Department of Education audit for the FY 2015 confirmed that the department continues to be fiscally responsible in its oversight of its funds.
Russo’s Pizzeria/Coal-Fired Kitchen to Expand to Maui
Chef Anthony Russo, the founder of dining concepts that include Russo’s New York Pizzeria and Russo’s Coal-Fired Italian Kitchen, will expand the brands’ footprint in the Hawaiian islands—including two locations on Maui.
2016 Startup Weekend Maui Kicks Off Today
Entrepreneurs are welcome to attend the 2016 Startup Weekend Maui, which begins today, Friday, May 13, and will run though Sunday, May 15.
Hawaiian Airlines Secures Tokyo Route
Hawaiian Airlines has now officially secured one of those routes and is pursuing one more.
Perseverence Pays Off at Sip Me! in Makawao
Despite a few false starts and a variety of complications, Shannon Murphy and Laura Wentworth will soon celebrate the one-year anniversary of Sip Me!, “Makawao’s coffee, juice and treat shop.”
Four Seasons Resort Lāna‛i Debuts New Activities
Ride horseback through the wooded upland trails of Lāna‘i, or explore heritage sites on a UTV tour and discover untouched Hawai‘i.
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.
