Maui Business

King Kekaulike High School seniors are asked to register now for Project GradNite. The goal of Project GradNite is to keep King Kekaulike’s graduating class safe as they celebrate the beginning of the next phase of their lives after the commencement ceremony on May 19, 2016.

The Sustainable Living Institute of Maui at UH Maui College will offer a free evening introductory information session about the use of bamboo for crafts and building with Rich von Wellsheim on Thursday, Feb.18, from 5 to 7 p.m., in Laulima building, room 102.

Destination Residences Hawaii, part of Destination Hotels, has appointed Christy Laird to the newly created position of owner relations manager. Laird will be an advocate for homeowner satisfaction, serving as the primary contact for homeowners of the private vacation homes that Destination Residences Hawaii manages.

The Mayor’s Office of Economic Development, Maui County and Maui Economic Development Board will host the third annual Maui Energy Conference from March 16 to 18, 2016, at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center.

The gift allowed for the purchase of computers and internet service so that patients can Skype with their loved ones who may be far away.

Maui Business Brainstormers will build on the recent success of its Upcountry expansion with its first-ever Business in the Think Tank event in Hāna in East Maui on Wednesday, Feb. 24, from 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Ala Kukui Hāna.

The Bendon Family Foundation has offered a Matching Grant of up to a total of $50,000 for any new donor contributions to Maui United Way between Feb. 1 and April 30, 2016.

One couple in attendance will win a $5,000 discount on a Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa wedding priced at $20,000 or more.

Airline executives say the government’s approval “paves the way for the recapitalization needed to fuel Island Air’s plans to acquire additional aircraft and expand interisland service.”

With the end of Net Energy Metering rooftop solar customers have two tariff options to connect to the utility grid. Rising Sun representatives say the Tesla Powerwall helps customers maximize solar energy consumption and cost savings under both tariffs.

In 2015, more than 10,000 residents and visitors attended the two-day event, which featured a Shoppers Preview and Buyers Preview and the Big Festival Day.

The Maui Memorial Medical Center will host a Diabetes Education Support Group on Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2016 in the Marion Hanlon Conference Room located on the 3rd floor, Kahului Tower from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Rojas is a long time resident of Maui with extensive hospitality experience in meeting planning and event management, along with experience in resort, visitors bureau and destination management.

Local nonprofit Mālama Family Recovery Center (Mālama Nā Makua A Keiki) is the recipient of a $7,338 donation from ʻOhana Fuels as part of its “Fuel up. Do good.” community giving program.

Maui Economic Development Board will offer a workshop, “Getting Started For Startups: The Basics of Sound Human Resources Management,” as part of their Technical Assistance Series on Wednesday, March 2, 2016.

For the fifth consecutive year, Maverick Helicopters received the Federal Aviation Administration’s 2015 Award of Excellence “Diamond Award” for safety and training.

Island Air announced that for the month of January 2016, it completed 100% of its 716 scheduled flights with no cancellations, and 93.8% of its flights arrived on time.

The County of Maui Mayor’s Office of Economic Development today announced its free workshops for the month of February.

The outreach events are designed to provide on-island services for Philippine Passport Renewal, Dual Citizenship and Authentication.

The Four Seasons Resort Lāna‛i is now open following the completion of an eight month multi-million-dollar renovation project at the Mānele Bay property.