Maui Business
Maui Disability Alliance to Hold Legislative Forum
The public is invited to attend the Maui Disability Alliance’s 19th Annual Legislative Forum panel discussion on Oct. 28, 2015, from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at the Velma McWayne Community Center in Wailuku.
Kaiser Permanente Hawai‘i’s Medicare Plan Top Rated
Kaiser Permanente Hawai‘i’s Medicare Plan has received the highest possible rating of five stars for the fifth year in a row, making it the highest rated plan in the state.
New Census Bureau Apps Aid Entrepreneurs, Businesses
The Maui Economic Development Board workshop, “Just the Facts: Using US Census Demographic Data to Build a Business Plan,” was recently presented by Jerry Wong, data dissemination specialist for the Census Bureau’s Los Angeles Region.
Family Caregivers Conference Registration Open
The Department of Housing and Human Concerns, Maui County Office on Aging, will sponsor Maui County’s 14th Annual Family Caregivers Conference on Friday, Nov. 20, 2015, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Mākena Beach & Golf Resort.
Spa Helani to Hold Yoga & Wine Fundraiser Oct. 7
Spa Helani, a Heavenly Spa by Westin at The Westin Kā‘anapali Ocean Resort Villas, will host the second event in its Namaste & Chardonnay yoga and cocktail series to benefit the Pacific Cancer Foundation on Wednesday, Oct. 7 from 5 to 6 p.m. on the resort’s Ocean Lawn
Gov. Travels to Asia to Promote Important Issues
Gov. David Ige is traveling to China and Japan to attract business and investment and to promote educational partnerships, international student exchanges and renewable energy cooperation.
SLIM Offers Simple Structure Building Class
The Sustainable Living Institute of Maui at UH Maui College will offer a new class on simple structure building on five Tuesdays evening starting Oct. 13.
Hawaiian Electric Proposes Community-Based Renewable Energy Program
The Hawaiian Electric Companies proposed a Community-Based Renewable Energy program and tariff to the Hawai‘i Public Utilities Commission on Oct. 1 that would allow customers who cannot or will not take advantage of solar power to receive the benefits of renewable energy to help offset their monthly electric bills and support clean energy for the state.
Hui Malama Learning Center Receives Walmart Grant
Hui Malama Learning Center recently received a $25,000 grant from the Walmart Foundation’s Hawai‘i State Giving Council to support the cost of a comprehensive health, nutrition and physical fitness program that provides all students with a nutritious breakfast, snack and lunch each day for the 2016 school year.
Sen. Schatz Urges Action on Safe Harbor Decision
US Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i), ranking member of the Senate Subcommittee on Communications, Technology and the Internet, released a statement in response to today’s European Court of Justice’s decision to invalidate the 15-year-old Safe Harbor agreement, a trans-Atlantic data-transfer pact used by approximately 4,500 companies to transfer personal information about EU residents to US servers without breaching EU data-protection rules.
2016 Hawai‘i Health Insurance Rates Available
The Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Insurance Division released final decisions for 2016 individual and small group Affordable Care Act health insurance rates.
Hawaiian Airlines Offering Reduced West Coast Fares
Hawaiian Airlines is offering reduced roundtrip fares to several West Coast destinations. The booking period is Oct. 5 to 8, 2015, for travel between Jan. 6 and Mar. 3, 2016 (Monday through Thursday only).
New Additions at The Shops at Wailea
New additions at The Shops at Wailea include the opening of Island Gourmet Markets, a shopping spree giveaway through October, a simplified parking structure and a special Wailea Le‘a performance by Robert Cazimero.
Monkeypod Art Studio: Keiki Art, Music, Yoga and Fun!
Monkeypod’s fall camp runs from October 5-13, 2015 for children ages 5 to 8 years old. Full Day and Half Day camp are available. They are offering a 10% discount…
Maui Finalists Seek Votes for Martha Stewart American Made Contest
Four Maui businesses, finalists that made it through the first round of judging by a panel of experts in the the Martha Stewart American Made contest, are seeking online votes for The Audience Choice Award. Voting ends at midnight on Oct. 19, 2015.
Online Travel Companies Pay State Millions
The State of Hawai‘i has recovered $53.1 million in general excise taxes, penalties and interest from online travel companies, including Travelocity.Com LLP, Expedia Inc., Orbitz LLC and Priceline.Com LLP from tax litigation that began in 2011.
Maui County Business Resource Center October Workshops
The County of Maui Mayor’s Office of Economic Development will offer free workshops in October. Workshops are presented at the Maui County Business Resource Center, a County of Maui facility, located in the Maui Mall across from Pizza Hut in Ste. B-9.
100 Men Who Care Maui Meeting Scheduled for Oct. 15
Wailuku resident and founder Keith Regan today announced that the next 100 Men Who Care Maui dinner meeting will be held on Thursday, Oct. 15, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Maverick Helicopters Maui and hosted by Edwin Alvarado and Kimokeo Kapahulehua.
KKHS Project Grad 2016 Meeting and Fundraiser
Jamba Juice will sell refreshments at King Kekaualike High School Project Grad 2016’s $5 Fridays fundraiser near the school’s library during first recess. Also, a King Kekaualike High School Project Grad 2016 meeting is scheduled for Monday, Oct. 12, 2015. at 6:30 p.m. in the school’s cafeteria staff dining room.
Rotary Dictionary Project is a Hit at Maui Prep
Third grade students at Maui Preparatory Academy eagerly looked up new vocabulary words beginning on Thursday, Sept. 24, using dictionaries donated by the Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunset.
