Maui Business
Hawaii Tourism Authority Funds Five Maui Projects
The Hawai‘i Tourism Authority has selected five Maui community-based projects to receive funding in 2013 through its Natural Resources Program and Kūkulu Ola – Living Hawaiian Culture Programs.
Maui Resort Supports Native Koa Reforestation
Following reforestation efforts on Kahoolawe, Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea is now partnering with Hawaiian Legacy Hardwoods (HLH), to save the native koa trees and forests that once occupied on the slopes of Mauna Kea on the Big Island.
Target To Open Store on Maui in 2015
Target Corp. has signed an agreement to open a new Target store on Maui in 2015.
After-Tax Monster Meet-Up Brings Howard Dicus to Maui
The Maui Business Brainstormers and Maui Native Hawaiian Chamber of Commerce will co-host an After-Tax Potluck Party on Saturday, April 27 at the Maui Dragon Fruit Farm in Lahaina.
Hawaiian Airlines Launches Non-Stop Service to China
Hawaiian Airlines today announced it plans to launch non-stop service between Honolulu and Beijing, China in April 2014, pending approvals by US and Chinese regulatory agencies.
National Flip Flop Retailer Opens at Whalers Village
National retailer Flip Flop Shops is opening its third Hawaii location this Friday, April 12, at Whalers Village in Ka`anapali.
HMSA To Hike Small Business Health Premiums 8.5%
In anticipation of Obamacare, HMSA is asking state regulators to allow them to hike small business health insurance premiums 8.5% by July 1.
March Condo Prices Up, Home Prices Decline
The median price of a home sold on Maui declined in March to $508,000, while condominium prices increased to $375,000, according to statistics released by the Realtors Association of Maui on Saturday.
$128M Federal Grant Keeps Health Exchange On Track to Open
The Hawaii Health Connector (Connector) announced today that it has received a $128,086,634 Level 2 multi-year funded grant from the US Department of Health and Human Services.
No Ka ‘Oi Cinnamon Rolls Made By Hand With Aloha
Open at 7:00 a.m., Victoria Briggs, the owner and chief baker at No Ka ‘Oi Cinnamon Rolls, can be found rolling out the dough and baking hundreds of fresh cinnamon rolls every day.
Allegiant Air to Stop Service from Seven Markets
Allegiant Air plans to cease flights temporarily to Hawaii from seven mainland cities.
Attorney Explains Limited Liability Incorporations at Business Center
This month the Maui County Business Resource Center is hosting several workshops geared toward helping small and micro businesses succeed on Maui.
Buy Groceries, Get Cheaper Gas: Rewards Program Launched
Safeway and Chevron are teaming up for a loyalty rewards program that offers customers up to 20 cents off per gallon of gas. Rewards Points are earned by purchasing qualifying groceries with a Safeway Club Card. Customers then redeem their Rewards by swiping their Safeway Club Card at the pump, or by entering their phone number before fueling.
Queen Ka`ahumanu Center Now Offering Free Wi-Fi
Queen Ka‘ahumanu Center today became the first shopping center on Maui to offer free wireless internet (Wi-Fi) access to its patrons.
Maui Visitor Expenditures, Arrivals Up in February
Total expenditures by visitors who came to Maui in February 2013 rose 9.4% (or $29.2 million) from February 2012, to $339.6 million.
Business Roundup: March 2013
Management changes, business closings and openings, awards and other updates on the Maui business scene this month.
Makena Golf Course to Get Facelift
The Landmark Hotels Group indicated in a news report today that they will be temporarily closing the Makena Golf Course for a multi-million dollar improvement.
Hawaiian Airlines Allows Self-Tagging of Luggage
Hawaiian Airlines announced yesterday that it has implemented luggage self-tagging at all check-in kiosks in its Honolulu International Airport ticket lobby and plans to roll-out statewide later this year.
Maui Unemployment Rate Continues to Fall, Slightly
Maui’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate declined in December to 5.5%, down from 5.7% in January, and 6.7% one year ago.
Ke Ola “The Life” Magazine To Launch Maui Edition
The official launch party for the Maui edition of the Ke Ola Magazine will be held on April 9 at the Story of Hawaii Museum at the Maalaea Harbor Village.
