Maui Business
Buzz’s Wharf Restaurant Closes After 47 Years
The rumors are true. Late this morning, Buzz’s Wharf Restaurant at Ma’alaea Boat Harbor confirmed that they’ve closed their doors… permanently.
Maui Visitor Arrivals Expenditures Up in April, Down for Year
The data included visitor increases to Maui of 1.6% from the US West, 4.9% from the US East, and 15.4% from Canada, offsetting a 24%decrease from Japan. Factors affecting visitor arrivals include growing competition, the strengthening of the US dollar against international currencies and other economic conditions.
Delta Adding New Seattle to Maui Service in December
The daily flight from Seattle to Kahului is scheduled to begin on Dec. 20, 2014, and will utilize the airline’s Boeing 757-200 aircraft.
92nd Maui Fair Exhibit Applications Now Available
Fair organizers say Commercial and Product Services tents are being consolidated under one area this year due to space limitations with a new event layout. Applications for booth space at the 92nd Maui Fair are now available.
Maui Hospital Earns Gold Quality Award for Heart Care
This is the sixth year that the facility has been recognized with a quality achievement award. The program helps hospitals implement guidelines with the goal of speeding recovery, and reducing hospital readmissions for heart failure patients.
23 Maui Students Earn StarWish Scholarships
Scholarship recipients include: Jinky Aguiran, Raquel Casio, Leigh Corpuz, April Joy Damo, Brittany Joan Damo, German Failano Jr., Alyssa Ferrer, Orlando Ferrer Jr., Daniel Galano, Leilani Cruz Garcia, Christian Guzman, Taylor Kowalski, Krystle Joy Lopez, Fredelyn Princess Misay, Bianca Nicolas, Quinten Pagan, Janah Pagatpatan, Aysha Nishibdyashi Rincon, Kristel Sabas, Jenica Salvador, Rozcel Santos, Brigette Tomas, and Dayna Yoshimura.
Schatz to Speak at Facebook Small Business Maui Workshop
The free event will include networking opportunities, an address by special guest speaker US Senator Brian Schatz, and a presentation from experts at Facebook’s Small Business Team.
Hana Hwy Crash Leads to State’s Highest Settlement Payout
The lawsuit was filed by the family of a man who suffered brain damage after colliding with a vehicle making a left turn into Mama’s Fish House Restaurant in January 2010.
Neighbor Island Cargo Volumes Increase 4% in First Quarter
Kahului, Maui: inbound cargo increased 2.9% to 8,705 container/platform equivalents in the first quarter of 2014, and outbound cargo increased 7.9% to 3,146 CPE, representing an overall increase of 4.2%, or 11,851 CPE.
Rex Tire in Wailuku Renamed ‘Maui Servco Tire Company’
“The new name better reflects the superior quality and unparalleled client service for which Servco Automotive is known,” the company said.
Pacific Media Group Hosts Summer Job Fair, May 24
The event runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. this Saturday, May 24, at the Queen Ka‘ahumanu Shopping Center in Kahului.
The Outlets of Maui Announce New West Maui Shopping Shuttle
The Outlets of Maui announced a new West Maui shuttle service that is being offered to customers between Kāʻanapali and Lahaina.
Young Maui Philanthropists Rock the Charity Walk
A team of young girls from Kīhei on Maui raised an estimated $4,500 during the recent Maui Visitor Industry Charity Walk, hosted by the Maui Hotel & Lodging Association.
Public Invited to Learn About County Issues at Conference
The public is invited to register for the next month’s Hawai‘i State Association of Counties conference for an opportunity to learn about issues facing county governments and residents across the state, Maui County Councilmember Michael Victorino announced.
$2,500 Grant Supports Maui Mentoring Programs
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Maui is the recipient of a $2,500 grant from The Walmart Foundation and Maui Walmart Store, that will be used to support two after school mentoring programs at Kahului Elementary School and the Mentor Center.
Maui County Unemployment Rate Falls to 4.6% in April
Maui County’s unemployment rate for April was 4.6%, down from the 4.9% reported a month earlier, and the 4.8% recorded at the same time last year, according to new information released by the state Department of Labor and Industrial Relations.
Kāʻanapali Beach Hotel Makes New Sales and Marketing Hires
Kāʻanapali Beach Hotel announced two new hires today in its sales and marketing divisions in response to enhanced global marketing efforts by the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority.
Attempt to Revive Azekas BBQ Sauce Heads to Kickstarter
An old Maui favorite is on the verge of a comeback via a Kickstarter campaign that seeks to revive the well known Azeka’s Hawaiian Barbecue Sauce, by expanding the product line and moving the operation into a mainland manufacturing facility.
Social Media Maven Hired by Wailea Realty as Media Strategist
A Maui woman who was named among Hawaii’s Top Five Social Media Influencers in 2013 by Hawaii Tech Events, is now the new interactive media strategist at Wailea Realty Corp. on Maui.
Mokulele Airlines Plans to Launch Maui to Kalaeloa Route
Mokulele Airlines today announced plans to begin air service between Kahului, Maui, and Kalaeloa Airport on the west side Oʻahu this summer.
