Maui Business
Mufi Hannemann Appointed President and CEO of HLTA
Mufi Hannemann has been appointed as president and CEO of the Hawaiʻi Lodging & Tourism Association. He officially fills the position on July 20, succeeding George Szigeti, who left HLTA last month to become president and CEO of the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority.
David MacIlwraith Appointed Travaasa Hāna GM
Travaasa Experiential Resorts has appointed David MacIlwraith to general manager at Travaasa Hāna, on Maui’s eastern shore. He will oversee all Hāna-based operations for Travaasa.
Hui No‘eau to Host Teacher’s Professional Development Workshop
The Hui No‘eau Visual Arts Center will host a Teacher’s Professional Development Workshop with Visiting Artist Yvonne Manipon on Thursday, July 9, from 9 a.m. to noon.
Night of Magic Ball to Benefit Arakawa Community Kokua Fund
“A Night of Magic” Ball will be held on Saturday, July 11, 2015, at The Grand Wailea Resort. This semi-formal-attire event will begin with a no host cocktail reception at 5:30 p.m., followed by dinner at 6:30 p.m.
First Round of Made in Maui County Festival Vendors Announced
The County of Maui Mayor’s Office of Economic Development and the Maui Chamber of Commerce have announced the first group of approved vendors participating in the 2nd Annual Made in Maui County Festival on Nov. 6 and 7.
Maui County Seeks Nonprofits for Kokua Fair Booths
The Maui County Kokua Fair will be held on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in historic Wailuku Town, in front of the Kalana O Maui building, Maui County’s seat of government.
Energy Appliance to Keep Power on During Hurricane Season
JLM Energy Inc. and Maui Solar Project are bringing Hawaiʻi a new energy option for this hurricane season. Energizr combines renewable energy, the grid and energy storage in one energy appliance, so renewable energy will be available on-site during a power outage.
Ready Your Resumé: T.J. Maxx to Hold Job Fair Starting Friday
T.J. Maxx is set to hold a job fair this weekend in preparation for the grand opening of its Valley Isle location in Maui Mall on Aug. 6, 2015.
New Members Join Aloha United Way Board
Eight local executives have joined the Aloha United Way board of directors: Scott Barber, Christopher Dods, Guy Fujimura, Tracy Hayashi, Len Isotoff, Kevin Sakamoto, Jeffrey Watanabe and Jeff Westphal.
Hawaiian Airlines Appoints New Information Security Director
Hawaiian Airlines has appointed John MacMichael to the position of director of information security and compliance.
Old Republic Title Sponsors MBB Meeting Place in West Maui
By Maui Now Staff Thanks to Old Republic Title in Lahaina, Maui Business Brainstormers now has a long-term meeting location for its monthly “Business in the Think Tank” events in West Maui. “Our West Maui BiTT ‘nomad’ status has finally changed!” MBB announced on social media. MBB’s designated a team of organizers for its initiatives […]
Rock & Brews, Maui Brewing to Hold Food Bank Fundraiser
Rock & Brews Pāʻia has joined with Maui Brewing Co. to host a food and beer festival from noon to 2 p.m. on July 11 to benefit the Maui Food Bank.
Favorite Preschool Teacher/Family Child Care Provider Contest
By Maui Now Staff People Attentive to Children, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting and improving care for Hawaiʻi’s young people, has opened voting for its fifth annual “Hawaiʻi’s Favorite Preschool Teacher & Favorite Family Child Care Provider” contest. Last year, the contest collected over 3,000 votes. This year, PATCH received over 242 nominations. Nine finalists have been […]
Jordan Jokiel Appointed Land Manager of Haleakalā Ranch
By Maui Now Staff Seasoned conservationist Jordan Jokiel, the new land manager for Haleakalā Ranch Company, will oversee the company’s numerous conservation programs and partnerships, and the ranch’s non-livestock diversified agricultural programs. Jokiel has more than 25 years of experience in land and wildlife conservation. He most recently served as program manager for the Leeward Haleakalā Restoration Partnership, a coalition […]
Maui’s Coconut’s Fish Cafe to Open Four Locations in LA
Coconut’s Fish Cafe recently announced plans to open four new cafes in the Los Angeles market. Ivan Field, a successful food distribution executive, will own and operate the new locations.
Courtyard Maui Earns TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence Award
Friendly staff, convenient location and awesome value are just some of the Courtyard Maui Kahului Airport’s guests’ comments that helped the hotel earn TripAdvisor’s 2015 Certificate of Excellence award
Maui County has Lowest Tax Burden in Hawaiʻi
The weight of the tax burden varies across different states and counties across the country. Maui County’s tax burden ranks lowest against other counties in the state.
Boost Your Financial IQ at MEDB Workshop
The Maui Economic Development Board will offer “Boosting Your Financial IQ” on Wednesday, July 15, at the Malcolm Center in Kihei as part of MEDB’s Technical Assistance Series.
The Westin Nanea Ocean Villas Break Ground in Kāʻanapali
Starwood Vacation Ownership has broken ground for The Westin Nanea Ocean Villas in an oceanfront setting on Maui’s Kāʻanapali Beach.
Documentary on Extreme Sports Includes Footage of MaiTai Event on Maui
The show will premiere on Thursday, June 18 at 4 p.m. HST and then will re-air at 7 p.m. HST. It will also be on Friday, June 19 at 1 p.m. HST and on Sunday, June 21 at 4 p.m. HST and 7 p.m. HST.
