Maui Business
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.
HTA Brings Youth Hospitality Workforce Program to Maui
On April 3rd in Maui, ClimbHI, a local non-profit organization, in partnership with the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority will put on the 2nd Hospitality Workforce Development “LEI” program for more than 120 of Maui’s high school students.
State Health Insurance Exchange Nears Opening, Solicits Printing Vendor
The Hawai‘i Health Connector, the new health insurance exchange, is getting closer to opening and today announced that it has released a request for proposals (RFP) for a vendor to provide high-volume printing and mailing.
Kauai Edges Out Maui On Top US Island List
Based on reviews of millions of travelers around the work, Maui ranked behind Kauai on a new top 10 US islands ranking, according to TripAdvisor today.
Hawaiian, Airbus Purchase Agreement Expands Long-Range Fleet
Hawaiian Airlines today announced that it has signed a “definitive purchase agreement” with Airbus to acquire 16 new A321neo aircraft between 2017 and 2020.
Island Air Ends Kapalua Service May 31
Island Air will re-launch service to Kahului and Lanai starting April 15, just prior to ending its Kapalua service May 31.
