Maui Business
Bankruptcy Judge Approves Sale of Grand Wailea
A bankruptcy court judge in New York has approved the sale of the Grand Wailea Resort to the Government of Singapore Investment Corp.
Business Roundup: February 2012
Management changes, business openings, awards and other updates on the Maui business scene.
Four Seasons Use of Wailea Beach Could Be Illegal
A lawsuit filed last week seeks to remove Four Seasons Resort Maui’s right to place beach chairs on Wailea Beach.
Island Air Disconfirms Reports of Flight Disruptions
Island Air today reported that it will be operating all of its aircraft and anticipates no disruptions to its flights over the coming weekend, contrary to press reports yesterday.
TripAdvisor Travelers Choose Ka`anapali “Best US Beach”
Ka`anapali Beach was named the best beach in the US by TripAdvisor, who released its list of winners for 2013 Traveler’s Choice Beaches Awards this week.
MEO Recognizes Business Development Center Supporters
Maui Economic Opportunity recognized Bard Peterson and Agape Foundation Charitable Trust at its annual recognition luncheon Tuesday.
Maui Loses Top Rank for Resort Spas
Seven out of 20 top spa resorts in Hawaii are on Maui, according to Conde Nast Traveler’s 2012 readers poll of the top spa resorts in Hawaii.
Maui Music Institute Receives $10K from Fairmont Kea Lani
The Fairmont Kea Lani recently presented the Institute of Hawaiian Music at University of Hawai΄i Maui College with a $10,000 grant for new musical equipment.
Mayor’s Small Business Award Nominees Announced
The Mayor’s Office of Economic Development and the Maui Chamber of Commerce announced nominees for the annual 2013 Mayor’s Small Business Awards.
Shipping Volumes Suggest Improving Lanai Economy
While Maui cargo volumes were up slightly, Lanai volumes were up nearly 50% compared to 2011, according to the Young Brothers Quarterly Shipping Report.
Masters of Maui Retail Reveal Success Secrets
Four of Maui’s most successful entrepreneurs will share “how I did it” at the “Masters of Retail Success on Maui” event on Feb. 27 at the Maui Tropical Plantation.
Hawaiian Increasing Service from Portland, Oakland
Travelers flying to Hawaii from Portland, Oregon and Oakland and California will have more opportunities in the coming months with Hawaiian Airlines increasing seat capacity from both cities.
Maui Company Chosen for US Renewable Energy Program
Gen-X Energy Development, a Maui-based renewable energy technology company, is among eight companies chosen for the Pacific International Center for High Technology Research Lightning Excelerator program.
UPDATE: Goodfellow’s 100 Worker Layoffs After Kihei Mall Ruling
Goodfellow Bros. says that it is laying off 100 people as a result of a Land Use Commission ruling against the Kihei Malls development (aka “Kihei Mega-Mall”) last week.
New Turboprop Service for Moloka`i, Lana`i
Hawaiian Airlines will launch ‘Ohana by Hawaiian later this summer to service Moloka`i and Lana`i by turboprop aircraft.
Condo Sales Drop Dramatically in January
Condo sales dropped dramatically in January, and home sales dropped only slightly, according to new statistics from the Realtors Association of Maui.
Maui County Businesses Make a Splash at SBA Awards
Several Maui County businesses have won 2013 SBA Small Business Awards, including Ardent Management, Blue Ginger Cafe, Rainbow Tax, Media Element and more.
D.R. Horton-Schuler Buys 83 More Lots at Maui Lani
D.R. Horton-Schuler Division has purchased the remaining 83 lots within the New Traditions at Maui Lani community in Kahului.
MEDB President “Next 20 People to Watch”
Jeanne Skog has been selected as one of the “Next 20 People to Watch” according to a list released by Hawaii Business magazine.
Tripled Biz Insurance Guarantee Helps Local Companies
The US Small Business Administration’s surety bond program has reportedly more than tripled the eligible contract amount from $2 million to $6.5 million.
