Maui Business
$1M Revolving Fund to Help Maui Business Expansion
The fund provides minimum $50,000 awards in the form of grants or loans to both for-profit and non-profit organizations and businesses.
Piʻilani Promenade Donates $1,000 to Kīhei Youth Center
The money will be matched with other donations, and will be used to support educational programs including financial literacy, cultural, and Hawaiian language programs at the center, according to an announcement.
Nominees for 2014 Mayor’s Small Business Awards Revealed
A total of 29 nominees were identified in a joint announcement from the Mayor’s Office of Economic Development and the Maui Chamber of Commerce including the following individuals and companies…
Hana Ranch Purchaser Cites Need for Local-Grown Food
Bio-Logical Capital announced the purchase of the main mauka portion of Hāna Ranch in East Maui and says that it hopes to become a food supplier for Maui and the state.
Health Dept. Reaches $20,000 Settlement with Kanemitsu’s Bakery
The state Department of Health announced today that it has reached a $20,000 settlement with Moloka’i’s Kanemitsu’s Bakery over alleged health violations involving food safety.
Bill to Enforce Electric Vehicle Parking Minimums Advances
The bill would fine businesses who fail to provide a minimum of one electric vehicle charging station for parking lots with 100 or more spaces.
Hawaiian to Begin New Interisland Turboprop Service
The service aboard a fleet of 42-passenger turboprop aircrafts, begins with three daily fights from Honolulu International Airport to Moloka’i on March 11, and twice daily service from Honolulu to Lāna’i on March 18, 2014.
Wailuku Prices Steady in Weekend Gas Watch
The average price of gas in Wailuku was listed at $4.24 for a gallon of regular, unchanged from last week, three cents more than last month, and three cents more than last year, says the AAA.
Retailer Charlotte Russe to Open at Queen Kaʻahumanu
The center will be home to the first Charlotte Russe store on Maui and in the neighbor islands. Opening is slated for late summer of 2014.
Social Media, Online Marketing Among Free Classes in February
The Maui County Business Resource Center released a list of workshops scheduled in February that are open to the general public. The workshops are offered through the Mayor’s Office of Economic Development and are free unless otherwise noted.
Servco Automotive Acquires Island Subaru on Maui
Servco Automotive today announced it has acquired the assets of Maui’s Island Subaru dealership in Kahului. Servco Automotive now owns three of the six Subaru dealerships in the state – two on Oʻahu and one on Maui.
Maui Wins Budget Award for 21st Consecutive Year
For the 21st consecutive year, the County of Maui was honored with a Distinguished Budget Presentation Award by the non-profit Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada, county officials announced.
Vendor Applications Being Accepted for Maui Volunteer Expo
Vendor applications are now being accepted for the 7th Annual Volunteer Expo, which will be held Saturday, April 5, 2014 at Queen Kaʻahumanu Center from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
KISS Rockers Celebrate Opening of Maui’s Willow Stream Spa
On the same weekend that Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley celebrated the blessing of their Rock & Brews restaurant in Pāʻia, the pair were also guests at the grand opening of the new spa at The Fairmont Kea Lani, Wailea.
Island Subaru Donates $7,500 to Maui SPCA
The SPCA Maui will receive a $7,500 check from Island Subaru as part of a “Share the Love” charitable sales event that raised $30,000 for four island non-profit organizations.
Hawaiʻi Welcomes First Non-Stop Flight from Beijing
The flight will provide $80.4 million in visitor spending and $8.6 million in state tax revenue annually.
Oʻahu-Maui Undersea Cable Surfaces for Discussion
The PUC is gathering input on the proposed Maui to Oʻahu Undersea Cable interisland transmission project to connect the electric grids on the two islands.
Tikiz Shave Ice to Open at Queen Kaʻahumanu Center
The Maui location will be a free-standing kiosk at the center’s food court.
Maui Restaurants and Resorts Earn AAA Diamond Status
Two Maui hotels earned Five Diamond and nine earned Four Diamond ratings in an annual list released today by AAA Hawaiʻi.
Island Air Unveils New ‘I‘iwi Bird Logo
“The new logo is part of our company’s restructuring to align ourselves with an improved and enhanced level of service,” said Island Air CEO Paul Casey in a company press release.
