Maui Business
Pacific Biodiesel Teams With Nature Conservancy’s Atoll Project
Pacific Biodiesel has teamed up with the Nature Conservancy to wean Palmyra Atoll, located in the North Pacific, off of fossil fuels.
Whale Day Among Events Funded by Tourism Grants
This year, the HTA is funding 23 events for the island, including World Whale Day, Kā‘ānapali Fresh, Lahaina Plantation Days, and 3rd Maui Open Studios.
Lahaina Custom Guitars Celebrates Opening at Bigger Location
Lahaina Custom Guitars & Repairs will celebrate their new Lahaina location with a lunch-time grand opening party featuring a performance by Willie K in the parking lot.
Paul Brewbaker Delivers Maui Economic Outlook 2013
Paul H. Brewbaker, former chief economist for the Bank of Hawaii, will speak to members of the Maui Business Brainstormers and Maui Native Hawaiian Chamber of Commerce on February 8.
Ma’alaea Triangle Goes to Paid Parking
Effective February 1, the north end of the parking lot at Ma’alaea Triangle will go to paid parking, according to an announcement by the Maui Ocean Center today.
Maui Visitor Spending Increased 18.8% in 2012
Total visitor expenditures for Maui in 2012 increased 18.8% to $3.6 billion, according to preliminary statistics released by the Hawaiian Tourism Authority.
Business Roundup: January 2013
Management changes, business closings and openings, awards and other updates on the Maui business scene this month.
Last Blockbuster on Maui Unaffected by Mass Closures
A spokesperson for Blockbuster on Maui said that the Kihei store will continue operating.
3 Maui Restaurants Rate as Most Romantic
The 2013 OpenTable Diners’ Choice Award winners for the Top 100 Most Romantic Restaurants in the US included three Maui restaurants.
ERGObaby Carrier Born on Maui, Creator to Speak
While living on Maui, Frost was designing resort wear, until she became pregnant and designed the innovative ERGObaby carrier, a business that grew into a $30 million a year enterprise when she sold it two years ago.
County Issues $5.1M in Economic Development Grants
During calendar year 2012, the Mayor’s Office of Economic Development issued more than $5.1 million dollars in grant monies to 18 local organizations.
Princess Cruises Adds Maui Stop to 2014 Schedule
Princess Cruises is adding Maui to its early 2014 schedule as part of its Hawaii stop on its way from Tahiti in the South Pacific.
Event Features New Funding Opportunities for Small Business
A seminar on new funding opportunities for small business on Maui, “Crowd Funding and More to Jump-Start Your Business” will be held at the Maui Tropical Plantation on January 30.
Larry Ellison New Owner of Island Air
The billionaire owner of the Oracle Corp. who bought most of the island of Lanai at the end of last year, is said to now be buying the interisland airline.
New Provisional Waiver Reform Topic of Immigration Meeting
The Kareneva Law Firm PLLC and the County of Maui Immigrant Services Division will hold a free informational meeting on immigration, especially the new provisional waiver reform on Thursday, January 24.
Maui Unemployment Declines to 5% in December
Maui’s unemployment rate declined in December to 5.0%, down from 5.5% in November, and 6.9% one year ago, according to statistics released by the Hawaii State Dept of Labor today.
Four Seasons Wailea Ranked 2nd Among Top US Hotels
The Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea was ranked second in the newly released Traveler’s Choice 2013 awards for the top 25 hotels in the US.
Nominations Sought for 2013 Mayor’s Small Business Awards
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2013 Mayor’s Small Business Awards, the county Office of Economic Development announced yesterday.
State Tax Collections Up 12.1%
Six months into the current fiscal year (2013), general fund deposits are up by 12.1 % compared with the same period in fiscal year 2012, according to preliminary statistics released by the Hawaii Department of Taxation on Monday.
Better Business Bureau Award Nominations Open
The Hawaii’s Better Business Bureau is now accepting nominations for the 2013 BBB Torch Awards honoring trust in business.
