Maui Business
UHMC Offers Keiki Farmers Summer Camp
Using keiki-friendly educational aquaponics growing systems and the University of Hawai‘i Maui College community organic gardens, Keiki Farmers Camp will offer multiple ways of learning and understanding the sciences and skills involved in growing food in water and organic soil.
Schatz Urges FAA to Manadate Passenger Seat Standards
US Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) cosponsored a bill to require the Federal Aviation Administration to collaborate with experts and consumer advocates to mandate minimum seat size standards consistent with airline passengers’ health and safety needs.
Spring Fair at Makawao Union Church April 16
The MUC ‘n’ Stuff Spring Fair 2016 will be held on Saturday, April 16, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Makawao Union Church above Pā‘ia.
Rotary St. Patrick’s Day Party Raises Nearly $15,000
The Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunset raised nearly $15,000 in March during its second annual Go For The Green fundraiser.
Entrepreneurs Gain Expertise & Prize Money Via Maui Food Innovation Center Program
Three emerging food producers on Maui recently won $5,000 in award money through an “investor pitch” graduation competition through the Maui Accelerator Program of the Maui Food Innovation Center at the University of Hawai‘i Maui College.
Maui 4-H Workshop Scheduled for April 19
The public is invited to a Maui County 4-H workshop on Tuesday, April 19, at 5:30 p.m., to hear about opportunities available through 4-H for youth ages 5 to 18 in robotics, animal care and training, engineering, visual arts, public speaking, leadership, life skills and more.
UHMC Honor Society Launches Toy Closet for ‘Wish’ Keiki
Phi Theta Kappa, Psi Sigma Chapter, the honor society at UH Maui College, launched a toy closet to help wish-granting volunteers associated with Make-A-Wish Hawaii connect with local keiki battling life-threatening medical conditions.
New Agreement Expedites Tourism Between US & Taiwan
The Global Entry Program allows participants to complete expedited customs and immigration procedures using self-service kiosks at over 50 airports in the US, Canada and select overseas locations, including Honolulu International Airport.
Mayor Arakawa Proclaims Small Business Week in May
Mayor Alan Arakawa has proclaimed the week of May 9-13 as “National Small Business Week” for Maui County.
MEDB Seeks Participants for Startup Weekend Maui
The Maui Economic Development Board is seeking entrepreneurs to participate in the 2016 Startup Weekend Maui set for May 13 to 15.
Montage Kapalua Bay, Kapalua Golf to Hold Charity Tourney
Montage Kapalua Bay and Kapalua Golf will sponsor a nine-hole golf tournament on Saturday, May 7, to benefit this year’s Visitor Industry Charity Walk.
Holoholo Bookmobile to Hit the Road in June
The Maui Friends of the Library, in cooperation with Whole Foods Market, is offering shoppers the opportunity to make donations to purchase new library materials for a bookmobile set to roll into Maui in June 2016.
Friends of Library to Hold Warehouse Sale April 9
Maui Friends of the Library will hold a used book sale at the MFOL Warehouse next to the Pu‘unēnē Bookstore on Saturday, April 9, from 8 a.m. to noon.
Developer Shares Plans for Makena Golf & Beach Club
Discovery Land Company, a luxury community developer, is preparing for the construction phase of its development of Makena Golf & Beach Club at Makena Beach & Golf Resort in Mākena-Wailea, which will close on July 1, 2016.
Minit Stop Contest Winner Treats Dad to Pearl Harbor Trip
Minit Stop awarded Caitlyn Harrowby two free roundtrip interisland tickets for winning the Minit Stop Valentine’s Day contest in February 2016.
Hamakua Supporters Urge Residents to Testify at Budget Hearings
The public is welcome to testify at upcoming budget hearings for Fiscal Year 2017 to support for protection of the Hamakua area.
Social Media Marketing Plan Workshop to be Held May 19
Two instructors from the Maui Social Media School will hold “Creating a Social Media Marketing Plan,” a full-day social media training workshop for startup entrepreneurs and small business owners, on Thursday, May 19, 2016, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Maui Research & Technology Center, 590 Līpoa Parkway in Kīhei.
Mayor to Discuss FY 2017 Budget Proposal, CIP Projects
Mayor Alan Arakawa, Public Works Director David Goode, and Environmental Management Director Stewart Stant will explore proposed Fiscal Year 2017 budget and capital improvement projects on Akakū Channel 55 on Wednesday, April 6, at 7 p.m.
Lahaina Sunset Rotary to Host Talk on West Maui Greenway
The Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunset invites the public to learn more about the West Maui Greenway on Tuesday, April 5, at a talk by Maui Bicycling League Co-founder Lee Chamberlain.
Hawai‘i to Save Millions Through GO Bond Sale
In its rating report, S&P said the state-projected fiscal 2016 budgetary performance benefits from strong revenue trends that have enabled Hawai‘i to build its cash and reserve balances.
