Maui Business
Job Fair for Persons with Disabilities on Oct. 16
Ka Lima O Maui will hold its 4th Annual Job Fair for Persons with Disabilities on Friday, Oct. 16, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Wailuku Community Center (Velma McWayne Santos Community Center) off Lower Main St.
Maui Fair Horticulture Presentation Schedule 2015
Aspiring growers and gardeners alike are invited to stop by to find out how foods grow, pick up hints on gardening and learn behaviors of local insects. Questions on scheduled topics are welcome.
Teams Sought for LifeSmarts Hawaii Competition
High school teams can enter the 2015-16 LifeSmarts Hawaii Competition, a fun, free, national educational program that teaches youth critical life skills in five areas.
Maui Ocean Center Appoints New General Manager
Maui Ocean Center, The Hawaiian Aquarium, has appointed Tapani Vuori as general manager. After a total of 12 years with the company, Vuori’s new position became effective Sept. 1, 2015.
Bringing with him more than 26 years of experience in the retail and visitor industry on Maui and O‘ahu, Tapani Vuori’s advancement within the company brings a new focus and commitment to becoming better partners with the community regarding environmental stewardship and education for residents and visitors alike.
Macy’s Donates to AIDS Foundation Emergency Fund
Maui AIDS Foundation’s Executive Director Steve Hire and Client Services Director Christine Kapi‘ioho accepted a $5,000 Macy’s Grant Award for the Aloha Emergency Fund Program.
Maui Hotel & Lodging Assoc. Installs New Board
The Maui Hotel & Lodging Association installed its 2015-16 board of directors on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2015, at the Hyatt Maui Resort & Spa.
aFeinberg Gallery Opens at The Shops at Wailea
Aaron Feinberg is an award-winning photographer who has a passion for nature, working to capture its true beauty and drama.
Central Pacific Financial Adds New Board Members
Central Pacific Financial Corp., parent company of Central Pacific Bank, recently announced the appointment of Wayne Kamitaki and Saedene Ota as directors of the boards of CPF and CPB. The appointments will increase the number of directors on both boards from nine to 11.
New Members Inducted into Lahaina Sunset Rotary Club
The Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunset, Maui’s newest Rotary club, has inducted three new members—Melissa Crawley, Melissa Fort and Craig Kuper.
Skyline Eco-Adventures Creates Upcountry Videos
Skyline Eco-Adventures, Hawai‘i’s award-winning commercial zipline company and operator of the first zipline course in the US, launched an Upcountry Maui video series focused on showcasing the area’s stunning views, laid-back vibes and farm-fresh foods.
Verizon Wireless Ranks at Top at Kahului Airport
RootScore, an independent ranking organization, just named the Verizon Wireless network as the award winner for data performance at Kahului Airport—one of the 50 busiest airports in the country. Verizon has the fastest, most efficient network at Maui’s OGG.
Hawai‘i Startup Accelerators Receive SBA Recognition
Hawai‘i startup accelerators from three islands will each receive a $50,000 cash prize as winners of the US Small Business Administration’s second annual Growth Accelerator Fund Competition.
MEDB Workshop: Using Census Data to Build a Business Plan
The Maui Economic Development Board will offer a new workshop, “Just the Facts: Using US Census Demographic Data to Build a Business Plan,” on Friday, Oct. 2, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. in Ste. 5 of the MEDB Malcolm Center in Kīhei.
Paid Leave Legislation Introduced for Federal Employees
US Senators Brian Schatz and Barbara Mikulski introduced the Federal Employees Paid Parental Leave Act today, legislation that would provide federal employees with six weeks of paid leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act for the birth, adoption or fostering of a child.
Report: ACA Places a Special Burden on Hawai‘i
Hawai‘i’s health insurance premiums for small businesses have risen an average of 7% annually since 2003, according to “The Challenges Facing Hawaii 40 Years After the Prepaid Health Care Act (PHCA),”
Hawaiian Airlines Special Rates Ends Sept. 17
Hawaiian Airline is offering a special rate through tomorrow, Thursday, Sept. 17, 2015, for roundtrip tickets to several Mainland destinations until Nov. 18, 2015 (Mondays through Thursdays only).
Maui Entrepreneur Spreads Aloha ‘One Bag at a Time’
Maui Nui Wear owner Kauionalani Waller was selected to be a participant in the Tokyo International Gift Show earlier this month. She sells handmade totes and yoga bags made from a light, durable, recycled mesh accented with Hawaiian print fabric.
AARP Hawaii to Host Maui Life Reimagined Event
In an effort to help seniors evaluate their priorities and navigate new life phases, AARP Hawaii is hosting a free Life Reimagined event at the Maui Arts and Cultural Center on Tuesday, Sept. 22, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
SLIM Reef-Friendly Shoreline Strategies Training
The Sustainable Living Institute of Maui is offering a unique training designed for shoreline property owners and managers on Thursday, Sept. 24, from 2 to 4:30 p.m., at the Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa in Kā‘anapali.
Skyline Eco-Adventures to Hold Charity Event
Skyline Eco-Adventures will hold its 5th Annual “Zip 4 the Trees” community event and fundraiser on Sunday, Nov. 15, 2015, at its Skyline Haleakalā Maui course.
