Maui Business
Gov. Ige Announces Millions in Grants to Promote STEM Jobs
Gov. David Ige today announced a statewide initiative involving education, industry and nonprofit sectors to strengthen Hawai‘i’s innovation economy and workforce, and expand education and employment opportunities for state residents.
Coca-Cola Donates to State’s After-School Initiative
Lt. Gov. Shan Tsutsui, and R.E.A.C.H. Out Hawaii Board Members Tom Apple, Lori Lum and Tyler Tokioka, received a $50,000 check from The Coca-Cola Company.
The money will go to R.E.A.C.H. Out Hawaii, a nonprofit corporation that provides support for intermediate and middle school programs in Lt. Gov. Tsutsui’s Resources for Enrichment, Athletics, Culture and Health initiative.
Habitat Receives Donation from HomeStreet Bank
Lisa Carillo, loan officer at HomeStreet Bank, recently presented a $5,000 check to Sherri Dodson, executive director for Habitat for Humanity Maui.
Free Computer Classes Offered at Roselani Place
The Free Help Education Organization will offer free computer basics and Internet technology for beginners classes to Roselani Place and Maui community seniors for five weeks beginning on Thursday, Feb. 4, from 2:30 to 4 p.m.
Wailea Leadbetter Instructor Nominated as Junior Golf Leader
Renee Lee, PGA and Leadbetter Certified golf instructor at Leadbetter Golf Academy at the Wailea Gold and Emerald Golf Courses, has been nominated as Hawai‘i’s Junior Golf Leader for 2015 by the Aloha Section PGA.
Meeting to Offer Support to Parents of Children With Challenges
Persevering Parent, a free, two-hour introduction to hope, Biblical wisdom and practical guidance for caregivers of children with developmental delays and other social, emotional and behavioral problems, will be held on Saturday, Jan. 16, from 10 a.m. to noon.
Hawaiian Airlines Flies Record Number of Passengers in 2015
Hawaiian Airlines Inc. welcomed a record 10,672,667 customers in 2015, a 4.7 percent increase over the previous year.
Garden Pests and Diseases Class on Jan. 13
The Sustainable Living institute of Maui at UH Maui College is offering a five-session training in garden pests and diseases beginning Jan. 13 and continuing the next for four Wednesdays from 3 to 5:30 p.m.
Hawai‘i Volunteer Leaders Conference Jan. 29
The County of Maui Volunteer Center will present the “Maximizing the New Breed of Volunteers Conference,” a workshop on recruiting, engaging, empowering and keeping volunteers on Jan. 29 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the King Kamehameha Club House in Wailkapū.
Alzheimer’s Breakthrough Ride, Jan. 10
Maui cyclists are invited to participate in the Alzheimer’s Breakthrough Ride scheduled for Sunday, Jan. 10, 2016.
Spa Helani Expands Hours and Treatment Offerings
Spa Helani, a Heavenly Spa by Westin at The Westin Kā‘anapali Ocean Resort Villas, has extended its hours to open at 8 a.m. daily. It will continue to close at 6 p.m. Spa Helani is also offering three Epicuren Orange Blossom scented treatments for a limited time.
Hawaiian Airlines Appoints Aaron Alter as Chief Legal Officer
Alter will oversee all legal, regulatory and corporate governance matters, as well as the administration of quarterly board and annual shareholder meetings.
Affordable Care Act Assistance at Makawao Library
Makawao Public Library will host “Affordable Care Act: Assistance and Individualized Information” on Saturday, Jan. 9, 16, 23 and 30 from noon to 4 p.m.
A&B/HC&S to Transition Out of Sugar Production
The plantation will be divided up into smaller farms with varied uses—energy and food crops, support for the cattle industry and development of an ag park.
Hawaii Meth Project Announces Call to Artists
The Hawaii Meth Project is accepting submissions for its 2016 “Break the Ice” Art Contest, a statewide initiative aimed at communicating the risks of methamphetamine through art, while empowering the state’s youth to share the organization’s “Not Even Once” message.
MNHCoC Saimin & Bao Networker, Open Mic
A “make your own saimin bar” will be featured at the next Maui Native Hawaiian Chamber of Commerce Business Talk Story at 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 12, at Maui Tropical Plantation in Waikapū.
Maui Bee Conference Registration Open
Workshop topics will include hands-on hive workshops including hive inspections, making nucs, small-scale queen rearing, identifying pests and diseases, small hive beetle control, Varroa mites, beekeeping equipment, monitoring and record keeping, bee microbes, nosema ceranae, effects of fungicides, organizing local groups for support and continuing education, soap making and more.
Section 8 Housing Voucher Program Topic of Mayor’s TV Show, Jan. 6
The Housing Choice Voucher program, also known as Section 8, will be the topic of the upcoming edition of Maui Mayor Alan Arakawa’s community television show.
International Food Justice Summit to be Held on Maui
Five experts in global food justice, environment, human rights, GMOs and pesticide issues from Africa, Asia, Central America, Europe and Hawai’i will participate at Hawai’i Alliance for Progressive Action and Pesticide Action Network North America’s “Challenging Global Impacts of the Agrochemical Industry: 2016 Food Justice Summit.”
‘New Money for Your Business’ Session Jan. 6
The Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism and its High Technology Development Corporation agency will hold information sessions on new funding programs for technology and manufacturing companies.
