Maui Business

G&A earned a gold Pele in the packaging category for a Minit Stop food container design using whimsical “isms” and phrases written on the box.

Wailuku-based Sae Design was one of the few Neighbor Island, woman-owned small businesses to be recognized at the 2016 American Advertising Federation Hawai‘i Pele Awards.

David Daly is the new director of the MEO Business Development Center. He replaces retiring MEO BDC Director Craig Swift.

In the first year of the route’s operation, the number of visitors from China grew 29.1%—a trend that continued in 2015 with a further 12.4% growth.

More than 32 participants, many of whom were older, non-traditional students, attended last week’s “Discover ABIT” Open House at the University of Hawai’i Maui College campus.

Housing cost an average of 43.2% of total expenditures or $26,982 per year; food was 14.7% or $9,171 per year; transportation was 13.9% or $8,714 per year.

At the graduation, the soon-to-be entrepreneurs were also able to work with bankers and consultants from Bank of Hawaiʻi, First Hawaiian Bank and the Small Business Development Center.

The lineup of free educational sessions for the opening day of Maui Small Business Week, Monday, May 9, is now available online.

In addition to the SBA awards ceremony, the luncheon will feature an informative economic update by Dr. Carl Bonham, a founding member of UHERO, the economic research organization at the University of Hawai‘i.

Hawaiian Airlines filed an application with the US Department of Transportation, seeking authority to operate two nonstop routes between Haneda International Airport in Tokyo, Japan, and Hawai’i.

Fairmont Kea Lani’s commitment to responsible tourism practices and sustainable hotel management takes another leap forward, with June 2016 set as the completion date for its rooftop photovoltaic project.

Maui Youth & Family Services is the beneficiary for Afterglow Yoga’s donation-based classes in the months of April and May, with 100% of proceeds going to the nonprofit.

In preparation for the 3rd Annual Startup Weekend Maui set for May 13 to 15, 2016, the Maui Economic Development Board is offering two free workshops—”Business Model Canvas and Lean Startup Overview” on Thursday, May 5, and “Pitch Bootcamp” on Tuesday, May 10.

After an iconic Wailea residence was destroyed in a fire, it was rebuilt using sustainable features, eco-friendly materials, and unique and innovative functionality that would make the Jetson’s jealous.

Completed ballots for the Philippine National Elections may be dropped off at the Maui County Business Resource Center between 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 23, 2016.

The Hawai‘i Community Foundation held its 100th centennial celebration over the weekend, April 16 and 17, 2016, on Maui.

The Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism has issued a Request for Proposal for structuring services to create a broadband infrastructure public-private partnership in Hawai‘i.

As part of Hawaiian Airlines’ pledge to lessen its environmental impact, the carrier will conduct a special demonstration flight on Earth Day, Friday, April 22.

Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa has promoted Lee Otaguro to director of human resources. In his new role, Otaguro will focus on the hotel’s employees and internal service culture.

The Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunset is asking the public for support for West Maui’s Third Saturday Recycling events, which have been conducted every month at Lahaina Cannery Mall since July 2015.