Maui Business
Transform your lashes and living space at Queen Kaʻahumanu Center
The Queen Ka‘ahumanu Center introduces two new tenants: Lashsav, a 100% certified vegan eyelash company, will be opening a vending machine next week; and Home Hawaiʻi Design that sells wood home furniture and décor is already open.
Maui Tradewinds Vocational Training Program registration opens
The newly created Maui Tradewinds Vocational Training Program has opened registration for its workforce facility engineer training program. The program is free to attend, and selected trainees will be paid a stipend of $15 per training hour.
American Savings Bank opens registration for 2023 Bank for Education KeikiCo Contest
American Savings Bank announced the return of its Bank for Education KeikiCo Contest, an annual business plan competition that empowers young entrepreneurs with financial education and offers student teams a chance to win up to $25,000 for their school.
Virtual event for small businesses seeking contracting with airport rental car companies
Representatives will answer questions on providing goods and services to car rental agencies, various contracting opportunities, the Airport Concessions Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (ACDBE) certification process, additional Supplier Diversity certifications, and other benefits for small businesses.
Molokaʻi residents encouraged to attend meeting on Destination Management
The Hawai‘i Tourism Authority, Maui Visitors and Convention Bureau, and Moloka‘i task force have postponed the Molokaʻi Destination Management Action Plan community meeting, originally planned on Tuesday, Aug. 15, at the Mitchell Pau‘ole Community Center.
Outstanding nonprofit executive director nominees sought for annual awards
Nominations for the Community Business, Humanitarian and Outstanding Nonprofit Executive Director awards are being accepted by the Maui County Nonprofit Directors Association.
Hale Mahaolu announces new board member, Joyce Tamori
Hale Mahaolu recently welcomed Joyce Tamori to its Board of Directors. Tamori is currently the Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for Hawaiʻi Health Systems Corporation, which oversees the State Hospital system. She joins Hale Mahaolu’s 15-member Board that provides fiscal and program guidance to Hale Mahaolu.
Regenerative Tourism Conference takes place Aug. 8-9
The public is invited to attend the conference portion, “Regenerative Tourism: Innovations and Pathways for a Sustainable Future,” on Aug. 8 and 9.
Hawai‘i Tourism Authority names new board chair, vice chair
The Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority Board of Directors has appointed Blaine Miyasato as the new chair and Mahina Paishon Duarte as the new vice chair.
Brandon Sacks joins Destination Residences Wailea as business development manager
Destination Residences Wailea and Wailea Beach Villas has selected Brandon Sacks to fill the role of business development manager.
Visitor spending on Maui is up; State sees 93.9% recovery in visitor arrivals from pre pandemic levels
Visitor spending on Maui was $619.4 million in June 2023, compared to $549.8 million in June 2022 (+12.7%) and $477.1 million (+29.8%) in June 2019.
Outrigger finalizes acquisition of Kāʻanapali Beach Hotel; welcomes Maui Brewing Co. restaurant this summer
Outrigger Resorts & Hotels finalized its acquisition of the iconic Kāʻanapali Beach Hotel on Wednesday. The 11-acre, 432-room property is now rebranded as Outrigger Kā‘anapali Beach Resort.
Outrigger today announced that Maui Brewing Co. will be the primary restaurant at the Outrigger Kā‘anapali Beach Resort.
Central Pacific Financial reports 2nd Quarter earnings of $14.5M
Central Pacific Financial Corp., parent company of Central Pacific Bank, today reported net income for the second quarter of 2023 of $14.5 million, or fully diluted earnings per share of $0.53.
Senate Ways and Means Committee to tour Maui and Molokaʻi facilities
The Senate Ways and Means Committee will visit Maui on Wednesday into Thursday, July 26-27, and Molokaʻi on Thursday and Friday, July 27-28, 2023.
Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority to resume work in Europe as a visitor market for Hawaiʻi
The Hawai‘i Tourism Authority, the state agency responsible for managing tourism and The Hawaiian Islands brand, is resuming its work in Europe as a visitor market for Hawai‘i.
Hawaiʻi Medical Service Association celebrates 85 years
On June 1, 1938, HMSA opened its doors with 671 members, mostly teachers and social workers. Today, HMSA covers more than 780,000 people.
Hawaiʻi Off Grid moving state towards net zero building
Hawaiʻi Off Grid, a multidisciplinary firm with over 20 years of expertise in off-grid and remote locations, leads Hawaiʻi in building sustainable residential and commercial architecture.
New study explores carbon economy in Hawai‘i by 2045
A study commissioned by Hawaiian Electric highlights the need for significant technological advancements, particularly in sustainable fuels and carbon-capture, to achieve full decarbonization in Hawai‘i by 2045.
Maui hotels led the counties in June 2023 Hotel Performance Report for RevPAR, ADR
Maui County hotels led the counties in June 2023, bringing in the highest revenue per available room and average daily rate, according to the Hawai‘i Hotel Performance Report published by the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority.
Monica Takamura named Chief Fiscal Officer at MEO
Maui Economic Opportunity has named Monica Takamura as its new Chief Fiscal Officer. The nonprofit has an annual budget of about $22 million.
