Maui Business
Iselle Impacts Young Brothers Shipping Schedule
Young Brothers, Limited issued an advisory saying it will not be able to sail its Thursday barge to Kahului under current forecasts associated with Hurricane Iselle.
Visitor Spending in 1st Half Year Up 9.9% on Maui to $2.1B
Per person per day spending on Maui was up 2.3% to $199.60 in June, and up 6.4% in the first six months of the year to $205.90…
Highway Bond Sale Secures $164M for Hawaiʻi
State officials announced the successful sale of nearly $164 million in Highway Revenue Bonds, with an estimated $120 million to fund various highway projects, and more than $65 million allocated to refinance existing bonds for interest savings.
Hawaiʻi Reaches $11.3M Settlement Against Credit Card Companies
The settlements against Bank of America, JP Morgan Chase, Discover Financial Services, and Citibank, are related to marketing practices for credit card payment protection plans, alleged by the attorney general to be deceptive under state law.
Free Workshop on Hawai‘i Tourism Authority Grants
A free workshop on the three Product Enrichment programs offered by the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 6 from 2 to 4:30 p.m. at the University of Hawaiʻi Maui College, Kalama Building, Room 103.
Pi Artisan Pizzeria to Open in Lahaina
Next Monday, Aug. 4, Lahaina’s latest addition – Pi Artisan Pizzeria – will open their doors for the very first time.
State General Fund Ending Balance at $664.8 Million
State finance director Kalbert Young said the projected revenue assure Hawaii taxpayers that the fiscal condition of the state is and will remain soundly in the black.
Sports Page Grill and Bar to Host Bash Before Closing Down
Once again, the rumors are true. This time it’s South Kihei’s Sports Page Grill and Bar that will be closing their doors next week, at the end of the month.
Piʻilani Promenade Presents $1,500 Check to Kīhei Youth Center
The Kīhei Youth Center received a $1,500 donation from the representatives of the proposed Piʻilani Promenade project in South Maui. This is the second donation from the project to the youth center this year.
Proposed Lahaina Sign Design Guidelines Topic of Workshop
The meeting runs from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 24, 2014, at the Kamehameha III Elementary School cafeteria on Front Street.
Hawaiian to Add 6 New Airbus Aircraft to Fleet
Under the agreement, Hawaiian has the rights to purchase an additional six aircraft as part of its vision to serve farther non-stop destinations from the state.
Small Business Revitalization Grants Offered on Lānaʻi
The “Small Business Revitalization” program is designed to assist small businesses on Lānaʻi that have fewer than 10 employees, with 40/60 matching grants ranging from $500 to $5,000.
Tourism to Haleakalā Generates $47 Million in Spending, 536 Jobs
Tourism to Haleakalā National Park in 2013 generated more than $47 million in visitor spending and supported 536 jobs in the area, according to new data released by the National Park Service.
Maui Biz Seeks Funds for Shark Deterrent Technology
The company says the ORCA emits a sound disagreeable to sharks, and that it has the widest range of any shark repellant device on the market, at 100 feet radius.
Maui County Unemployment 5.1% in June
Maui County’s unemployment rate for June was 5.1%, up from the 4.7% reported a month earlier, and down from the 5.6% recorded at the same time last year, according to new information released by the state Department of Labor and Industrial Relations.
Accuracy of Maui Tourism Data Under Review
The tourism authority said that the data in question has resulted in an adjustment to visitor spending on Maui between June 2013 and May 2014, prompting an adjustment to statewide figures.
‘Pac-Asia Institute for Resilience and Sustainability’ Created
The foundation of the Institution is based on helping communities become resilient and sustainable through preventive measures: assess vulnerability, identify solutions and provide support, said Senator English of Maui who introduced the measure.
S. California Travel Demand Spurs Additional Maui Flight
The new flight will add 20,000 seats to the LA and Maui travel markets, the airline claims.
Maui July Business Workshop Schedule
The Mayor’s Office of Economic Development released a list of workshops scheduled in July that are open to the general public. The workshops are offered at the Maui County Business Resource Center and are free unless otherwise noted.
New Board Officers Installed at Maui Economic Opportunity
The Maui Economic Opportunity Board installed its new officers during the organization’s 49th Annual meeting in Wailuku on Thursday, June 26, 2014.
