Maui Business
Local Condiment Company Seeks Votes for Martha Stewart Contest
Two Chicks In A Hammock, co-owed by Kat Crosby and Michelle Jones, has released two announcements: the Maui company’s chili pepper water is now available in 91 stores statewide, and the “Two Chicks” are finalists in the 2015 Martha Stewart American Made Awards contest.
AIA Honolulu Announces 57th Annual Design Award Winners
In Maui County, the Lāna‘i Theater Renovation in Lāna‘i City by Architect Glenn Mason, AIA, Mason Architects Inc. earned The Award of Merit: Commercial/Industrial.
Afterglow Yoga to Hold Cancer Foundation Fundraiser Challenge
Beginning on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2015, Afterglow Yoga, a new yoga studio in Wailuku, will collaborate with the Pacific Cancer Foundation for a 30-day Yoga Challenge for charity. The studio is also hosting a blacklight yoga dance party on Friday, Sept. 4.
MBBers Return to Hard Rock Cafe Maui for Networking Event
Maui Business Brainstormers is bringing back its popular “MBBers Networking,” live from the Hard Rock Cafe Maui during Lahaina’s Second Friday Town Party on Sept. 11, 2015.
MEDB Offers Workshop on the World of Venture Capital
Maui Economic Development Board will offer a new workshop, “Venturing Out: Exploring the World of Venture Capital,” on Thursday, Sept. 24, as part of their Technical Assistance Series.
Maui Job Corps Celebrates National Commencement Day
Maui Job Corps Center will join 126 Job Corps centers across the nation to celebrate the 5th Annual “National Job Corps Commencement Day” with a ceremony on Friday, Aug. 28 at 5 p.m. to congratulate the Job Corps students who showed “Job Corps Works!”
Maui Resident Selected for Omidyar Fellows Program
Omidyar Fellows announced its selection of 15 emerging leaders for its 2015-16 program, including Maui resident Pualani Enos of Upcountry is the executive director of the Hui Malama Learning Center.
Maui Hotel & Lodging Assoc. Raises $22K for Scholarships
The Maui Hotel & Lodging Association’s 19th Annual Excellence in Education golf tournament on Friday, Aug. 21 raised $22,000 to support youth scholarships.
Hawai‘i Association of Broadcasters Awards $45K in Scholarships
The Hawai‘i Association of Broadcasters Inc. awarded $45,000 in scholarships to assist students in pursuit of attending college and attaining a career in the broadcast industry in Hawai‘i.
Maui Chamber, Kaiser: Luncheon Meeting on Healthcare Aug. 27
The Maui Chamber of Commerce will host a luncheon sponsored by Kaiser Permanente on Thursday, Aug. 27, from noon to 2 p.m. at the Maui Beach Hotel Elleair Rainbow Ballroom in Kahului. This special luncheon is open to the public.
Maui Mall Announces September Events; Okinawan Festival
Maui Mall’s calendar of events for September 2015 includes the return of the Maui Okinawan Festival on Sept. 19.
Deidre Tegarden to Speak at Kiwanis Club of Kahului Aug. 25
The Kiwanis Club of Kahului announced today that Deidre Tegarden will be the guest speaker at its upcoming general membership meeting tomorrow, Tuesday, Aug. 25.
Lions Clubs Invite Public to Children’s Dignity Week Event
Maui Lions Club & Mauna Kahalawai Lions Club Branch invites the community to a special international service event on Aug. 30, 2015, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Lahaina Cannery Mall.
Kevin Yoshida Receives Promotion at Central Pacific Bank
Kevin Yoshida has been promoted to senior vice president and community banking region manager of Central Pacific Bank’s Neighbor Island region (Maui, Hawai‘i Island and Kaua‘i).
Brian Yano Appointed as Shops at Wailea GM
Brian K. Yano has joined the JLL management team as general manager at The Shops at Wailea. He will oversee the daily operations of the 162,679-square foot resort shopping center.
Environmental Groups Commend Ige for Fossil Fuels Opposition
Two of the state’s leading environmental advocacy groups, Sierra Club and Earthjustice, have commended Gov. David Ige’s statement today opposing plans to import and burn fossil gas in the islands.
Rotary Club Offers Upcountry E-Cycling Pickup Service
By Debra Lordan The Rotary Club of Upcountry Maui is holding another television and computer e-cycling event on Saturday, Aug. 22, from 8 a.m. to noon. The Rotary club will pick up unwanted electronic equipment for a small donation, while giving Upcountry residents the opportunity to support the organization’s scholarships and leadership training for Maui […]
Customers Receive Royal Welcome at Burger King Grand Re-Opening
Burger King at the Maui Marketplace on Dairy Road in Kahului began the grand re-opening celebration of its newly renovated location on Wednesday, Aug. 19 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The fun will continue on Saturday, Aug. 22, with more promotions and sampling as well as fun for the whole family.
State Celebrates Largest Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion Plant
Makai Ocean Engineering celebrates the completion of the world’s largest operational Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion power plant today, Friday, Aug. 21, at 11 a.m. at the Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawai‘i Authority in Kailua-Kona on Hawai‘i Island.
Entrepreneurs Graduate; More Business Plan Sessions Scheduled
The Maui Economic Opportunity Inc. Business Development Program held a Core Four Business Planning course graduation ceremony on Aug. 18, 2015.
