Maui Business

The the University of Hawaiʻi Maui College recently received $5,000 in scholarship funding from the Mechanical Contractors Association of America as part of its ongoing effort to give back to local communities and foster students’ pursuit of higher education.

The the Solar Electric Power Association has once again ranked Hawaiian Electric Companies among the top utilities in the nation for solar power.

Fleetwood’s on Front Street has earned a 2015 ʻAipono Award for “Best Bar.”

The Maui Economic Development Board is offering a limited number of 2nd Annual Startup Weekend Maui scholarships for Hana, Lanai and Molokai residents with ideas for a new business.

The 93rd Maui Fair – A Fair With a Local Flair, will be held in September this year–Sept. 24 through 27–this year, instead of the usual October dates. Fair organizers are asking community members to get involved with this timeless tradition by becoming sponsors.

The Maui Filipino Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for the 2015 Gintong Pamana Leadership Award. Nomination forms are available online, and must be post-marked by May 15.

Alexander & Baldwin Inc. today announced that Jenai Sullivan Wall, chairman and chief executive officer of Foodland Super Market Ltd., has been elected to its board of directors.

The Four Seasons Resort Lānaʻi at Manele Bay is offering engaging new experiences for newlyweds, honeymooners, couples renewing vows or celebrating an anniversary–and those who are simply seeking a relaxing escape.

The state attorney general’s office transferred $12.5 million into the general fund after successfully settling lawsuits with several credit card providers.

Ululani’s Hawaiian Shave Ice in Kahului won the prestigious Gold ‘Aipono Award for “Best Shave Ice.”

Maui Economic Development Board’s Women in Technology Project received a $232,754 software grant from Microsoft.

Air Methods Corporation, the global leader in air medical transportation, has appointed Gregg Lundberg as president of Blue Hawaiian Helicopters. Lundberg will succeed Blue Hawaiian Helicopters founders David and Patricia Chevalier, who are transitioning into advisory roles.

The award-winning Hotel Wailea is the first resort in the state to offer Foli, a new app serving guests complimentary premium digital magazines on their tablets, smartphones and other mobile devices.

First Hawaiian Bank grew its total assets to $18.7 billion in the first quarter of 2015. The bank’s loan and lease portfolio reached a record $10.2 billion and deposits achieved a high of $15.2 billion. The bank reported net income of $56.5 million for the first quarter 2015, a 6.2 percent increase over the compared to the same time period last year.

Maui County’s Committee on the Status of Women celebrated Women’s History month with the annual “Women of Excellence” awards presentation on Tuesday, March 31, in the Mayor’s Conference Room.

Eighteen students graduated from Maui Economic Opportunity’s Core Four Business Planning course on April 21, 2015. The graduating students received a Certificate of Achievement and a congratulatory dinner.

The US Department of Justice has cleared The Pasha Group’s purchase of the Hawaiʻi trade-lane business Horizon Lines Inc, which paves the way for an anticipated final closing before the end of the second quarter.

The County of Maui Community Development Block Grant Program is seeking funding proposals for a second round of proposals for a total of $1.7 million for Fund Year 2015 (July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016). The deadline to submit proposals is Friday, May 8, 2015,by 3 p.m.

Pacific Whale Foundation Founder and Executive Director Greg Kaufman has been named to the International Whaling Commission’s Conservation Whalewatch sub-committee.

Maui Economic Development Board announced the recipients of its Ke Alahele Education Fund. The grants totaled more than $133,000, and were distributed during the 2014-15 school year in amounts ranging from approximately $1,000 to $5,000.