Maui Business
Maui’s Unemployment Rate Sees Slight Decrease
The Island of Maui’s not-seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate in February 2016 was 3.2%, down slightly from last month’s 3.2%, down from last February’s 4% but slightly higher than the state average of 3.1%,
The Shops at Wailea Updates Parking Program
Effective April 1, regardless of how long customers spend at The Shops, they will never be charged for the first hour. Parking validation is available through all the shops’ retailers for three additional hours with a minimum purchase of $25.
Hawaiian Airlines to Enhance Presence in Japan
Hawaiian Airlines plans to restructure its commercial business as part of its long-term strategy for evolution its Japan market.
Easter Bunny to Island Hop on Mokulele Airlines
Mokulele Airlines will celebrate the Easter holiday weekend, March 25 through 27, by surprising inter-island customers with a visit from the island-hopping Easter Bunny and the chance to win free trips.
Naturopathic Physician Joins Wailea Pharmacy Team
Dr. Teri Jackson, ND, has joined the wellness team at Wailea Pharmacy in Wailea Gateway Center as it expands on-site services to include practitioner-based medicine.
Canto, Vicens and Cacoulidis Honored for Service to Native Hawaiian Community
Doreen “Pua” Canto, president of the Maui Native Hawaiian Chamber of Commerce, Former MNHCoC President Mercer “Chubby” Vicens and Moloka‘i resident Edwina Cacoulidis were the recipients of the this year’s Kupamakaʻāinana Awards.
Maui Author Neal, Read Aloud Offer Literary Event
Maui author Toby Neal will collaborate with Read Aloud America for a book signing and keiki story time event on Sunday, April 3, 2016, from 2 to 4 p.m.at Barnes and Noble Booksellers in Lahaina.
Residents Asked to Complete Fair Market Rent Surveys
The surveys are designed to help ensure that the rent figures used by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development present an accurate depiction of actual rents being charged in Maui County.
Schatz Among Senators to Introduce Fed Employee Wage Increase Bill
US Sens. Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) is one of four legislators to introduce the Federal Adjustment of Income Rates (FAIR) Act, which would provide federal employees with a 5.3% pay increase next year.
Hawaii Writers Group Launches Website
Hawaii Writers Group—formed by writers for writers as a central source for the state’s literary community—has launched its website with a wide variety of information.
DMVL Call Center Open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The County of Maui Department of Finance’s call center has been created after the Division of Motor Vehicles and Licensing service center in the Maui Mall in Kahului closed indefinitely due to flooding and rain damage.
Island Air Releases February Performance Results
Island Air recently announced that for the month of February 2016, it completed 99.9% of its 670 scheduled flights with one cancellation, and 87.6% of its flights arrived on time.
Maui Scores Multiple No. 1 Readers’ Choice Awards
Kā‘anapali Beach Hotel and The Plantation Inn earned top rankings; Kā‘anapali Beach was awarded “No. 1 Best Beach for Hanging Around;” Lahaina was awarded “No. 1 Best City or Town;” and Maui was awarded “No. 1 Best Island.”
Hawaiian Airlines Celebrates Anniversary of Service to New Zealand
Since March 2013, the airline has flown more than 180,000 guests on nearly 1,000 direct flights between Auckland, New Zealand, and Honolulu, Hawai‘i.
Skyline Eco-Adventures Earns Three No. 1 Awards
Skyline Eco-Adventures, Hawai‘i’s award-winning zipline company and operator of the first zipline course in the US, has been awarded the “No. 1 Zipline Company” and the “No. 1 Land Activity/Adventure Tour Company in Hawaii for 2016.”
Maui Dreams Dive to Host Underwater Easter Egg Hunt
Maui Dreams Dive Co. will host its 17th Annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 26, from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Deadline Nearing for KKHS Project Graduation Registration
King Kekaulike High School seniors are asked to register by Friday, April 1, 2016, for Project Graduation, which is scheduled after the school’s commencement ceremony May 19, 2016.
Kahului Hongwanji to Hold Annual Spring Bazaar
The Kahului Hongwanji Annual Spring Bazaar is set for Saturday, March 26, from 7 to 11 a.m. on the temple grounds located at 291 South Pu‘unēnē Avenue.
Westin Maui Receives Catering and Event Management Awards
The Westin Maui Resort & Spa clinched the “Catering & Event Management Team of the Year” title and Resort Meetings & Special Events Director Stephanie Zrelak received the “Catering & Event Management Leader of the Year” award.
Small Business Lender of 2015 to Sponsor 2016 Maui Small Business Week
HawaiiUSA Federal Credit Union will sponsor this year’s week-long Maui Small Business Week scheduled for May 9 through 13, 2016.
