Maui Business

The aviation agreement finalized today in Tokyo allows US air carriers to fly into and out of Haneda during daylight hours, and also paves the way for two additional slot pairs—one daytime and one nighttime, between Haneda and US cities.

The University of Hawai‘i’s proof of concept center/venture accelerator XLR8UH was recently awarded a $500,000 grant from the Economic Development Administration to expand its successful commercialization efforts statewide, including underserved rural communities on the Neighbor Island

Ashley Carroll has been appointed as account director for group sales for the Maui Sales Complex, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc.

The Rotary Club of Upcountry Maui is holding another television and computer e-cycling event on Saturday, Feb. 20, from 8 a.m. to noon.

For the second consecutive year, Bob and Kelly King, co-founders of Pacific Biodiesel Technologies, have been included on the list of Top 100 People in the Advanced Bioeconomy.

Bulbs.com, one of the largest online distributors of replacement lighting products, has expanded its utility rebate program to Hawai‘i, Washington, Maryland and Illinois to help eligible customers receive instant rebates for energy-efficient lighting.

The State of Hawai‘i has issued a request for proposals to modernize its payroll, time and attendance systems to provide greater functionality and efficiencies in serving more than 75,000 full- and part-time employees statewide.

AAA Hawaii cautions drivers to remain alert to avoid damage to their vehicles, and urges state and local governments to fully fund and prioritize road maintenance to reduce vehicle damage, repair costs and driver frustration.

Josh Jerman of Hawaii Life Real Estate Brokers is once again offering the Josh Jerman Maui Nui Scholarship to encourage college-bound students to use their education to benefit Maui County. Now in its 12th consecutive year, the scholarship program provides academic scholarships to college-bound students who will attend a full-time program at an accredited four-year college […]

The Hawaiian Electric Companies on Tuesday submitted an interim status report on plans for a diverse mix of energy resources to meet the state’s 100 percent Renewable Portfolio Standard by 2045.

A crowd of more than 100 people gathered for the grand opening of Victoria’s Secret at the Queen Kaʻahumanu Shopping Center in Kahului today.

Hawaiian Airlines is offering a limited-time Neighbor Island Flash Sale, with one-way fares starting at $69. Book a flight between Feb. 16 and 19, 2016, for travel between Feb. 29 and April 28, 2016, (Monday through Thursday only—blackout period is March 11 through April 3, 2016).

Today, Gov. David Ige became a member of a bipartisan coalition of 17 governors—the Governors’ Accord for a New Energy Future—a joint commitment to take action to promote clean energy, clean transportation choices and a modern electrical grid.

The third annual Maui Small Business Week is scheduled for May 9 through 13, 2016. This year’s Maui SBW will offer free, daily, educational workshops and seminars in the mornings and afternoons at a centrally located venue (soon to be announced).

All nominees and winners will be honored at an awards dinner on Tuesday, March 1, 2016, at the Waikapū Ballroom of the King Kamehameha Golf Club.

Kate Cheney, a junior at UH Maui College was selected as an intern with Pacific Biodiesel Technologies, a supporter of the University of Hawaiʻi Maui Sustainable Science Management program.

Business was growing steadily and it seemed that the couple was on the road to success, when they suddenly experienced a very serious setback. They are asking the community for help.

Organizers of the King Kekaulike High School Annual Project Graduation 2016 celebration are seeking monetary, prize and goody bag donations from businesses and community members for an alcohol- and drug-free party planned and sponsored by volunteers.

The State of Hawai‘i Office of Consumer Protection announced a settlement with Dallas-based MoneyGram Payment Systems Inc. resolving a multi-state investigation that focused on consumer complaints by those who used MoneyGram’s wire transfer service to send money to third parties involved in schemes to defraud consumers.

The “Economic Outlook” section of the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism’s first “Quarterly Statistical and Economic Report” of 2016 states that Hawai‘i’s economic growth rates remain unchanged from its previous forecast.