Maui Business

The Maui Office of Economic Development released a list of free workshops offered in August. The workshops are presented at the Maui County Business Resource Center, located at the Maui Mall in Kahului.

A final judgement in the amount of $246 million was entered in tax appeal court against nine Online Travel Companies selling Hawaiʻi hotel rooms, according to information released by the state Attorney General’s Office.

Maui Mayor Alan Arakawa announced the receipt of a $20,000 grant from Alexander and Baldwin for the Kaunoa Senior Services’ Nutrition Program.

Hospice Maui plans to break ground at its current site in Wailuku in January, the agency said. The news comes as a separate non-profit organization, Islands Hospice, announced plans for in-patient service on Maui as well.

Management at the Maui Coast Hotel celebrated the completion of the 426 kW solar array, which is expected to offset 766,370 kWh of electricity each year, translating to enough to energy to power 115 homes.

Those in attendance say the meeting drew an estimated crowd of about 130 with individuals voicing both support and opposition to the project.

The county is soliciting proposals for tourism programs on Maui, Molokaʻi and Lānaʻi for 2014 under the County’s Product Enrichment Program, officials announced.

Banks Pacific Construction of Kīhei is among an elite list of island companies being honored by the Pacific Business News as a finalist for the publication’s “Fastest 50” list.

The federal award is for the building, repair, renovation, and modernization of public housing facilities in the state. Sample improvements include new roofs, energy-efficient upgrades, and replacement of old plumbing and electrical systems.

“The public has for generations utilized specific areas for family outings and recreational activities and is now being forced out of these areas because of… unauthorized commercial operators.”

In addition to obtaining information from experts, the event also serves as a building point for inspiration and networking opportunities within the community. Attendees will also learn how to become a local supplier and learn more about financing and distribution.

On its first day of service, Roberts had reportedly helped 20 customers before 11:30 a.m., offering its first ride at 6:15 a.m. to a customer headed to Kīhei.

Growing Dreams, the signature event for Maui Youth and; Family Services, takes on a Flora Couture theme, showcasing avant-garde fashion with floral accents.

The Residences at Kapalua Bay will undergo a multi-million dollar improvement program this fall according to an announcement issued by its new management company, Montage Hotels & Resorts.

Roberts Hawaiʻi takes over management of on-demand airport shuttle service at Maui’s Kahului Airport on August 1, company officials announced today.

Company experts will be on hand to guide attendees through all stages of smartphone technology including review of basic features, exploring hardware functions, and optimizing the user experience.

Under the agreement, $171,261 in restitution and prejudgment interest was approved for payment to seven Maui residents.

With an attendance approaching 100,000, administrators note that the Maui Fair is the primary source of funding for many of Maui’s nonprofit and community organizations.

Glenn KL Yee, a veteran financial officer and executive for several Hawaiʻi businesses, was named chief financial officer of Island Air, the company announced today.

Here on Maui, resident Ben Owens said he is working on establishing a similar jet pack business in West Maui, but has not yet started operation.