Maui Business
MEO Graduates 34 More Business Startups
MEO Business Development Center graduated 34 students from its Core Four Business Planning course last month and is starting a special evening series March 12.
Makena Resort Gets New GM
Declan McCarthy has been promoted to general manager of the Makena Beach and Golf Resort.
SBA Award Winner Reveals Business Plan Secrets
Maui business consultants present free workshops on a variety subjects at the Maui County Business Resource Center each month.
Maui Land & Pineapple Reports $4.6M Loss for 2012
Maui Land & Pineapple Company reported a net loss of $4.6 million, or $0.25 per share, for 2012.
Hawaiian Airlines Begins Ticket Sales for Taipei Route
Hawaiian Airlines began selling tickets Tuesday for its new nonstop service between Honolulu and Taipei, Taiwan.
Kahului Walmart Goes Solar
Walmart today announced that their Kahului store, and their stores in Kailua-Kona and Kapolei, have all completed new solar power installations by SunEdison.
County Grant Helps Businesses Recycle
The County of Maui’s Department of Environmental Management is making grants available to help divert materials from the Central Maui Landfill.
Larry Ellison Now Official Owner of Island Air
Lawrence “Larry” Ellison was officially introduced today as the new owner of Island Air. The sale of the airline closed today, effectively securing the future of the company and its employees.
2013 Mayor’s Small Business Award Winners
A tattoo artist, two restaurants, a zip lining activity, and a transportation company were among the top winners of the annual 2013 Mayor’s Small Business Awards.
Hawaii Launches $500K Marketing Blitz in New York, Chicago
The Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau has launched a month-long marketing campaign in two of its largest East Coast markets – New York and Chicago.
Hawaiian Adds Fall Flights to Australia, New Zealand Schedules
Hawaiian Airlines announced yesterday the addition of 31 seasonal flights to its established schedules in September and October between Honolulu and Sydney, Brisbane and Auckland.
Real Estate Maui Now Launches Print Version
The first edition of the Real Estate Maui Now magazine hit news stands this week, putting the comprehensive online real estate market resource into hard copy.
Restaurant Closing Leaves 30 Unemployed
The Melting Pot of Lahaina closed for business on Sunday, Feb. 24 leaving 30 employees out of work.
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.
