Maui Business
Singapore Government to Buy Grand Wailea
According to bankruptcy proceedings today in the US Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York in Manhattan, the Government of Singapore Investment Corp will buy the Grand Wailea and three other luxury resorts.
Hawaiian Passenger Counts Up Nearly 10% Over Last Year
Hawaiian Airlines, Inc. announced its system wide traffic statistics for the month of November and year-to-date showing continued growth in both counts.
Kiewit Building Group Looking for Future Leaders
Kiewit Building Group Inc. is accepting applications for its 2013 scholarship awards which focuses on nurturing future community leaders.
Kaiser Donates $13K to Maui College’s Dental Program
Kaiser Permanents Hawaii today announced $63,523 in grant funding in support of three community health initiatives aimed at improving children’s health.
“Hotel Impossible” Comes to Maui Sunseeker
Hotel fixer Anthony Melchiorri, star of Travel Channel’s “Hotel Impossible,” visited the Maui Sunseeker LGBT Resort in Kihei in September and the tranformation will be featured in an eposide airing December 17.
Hawaiian to Launch Taipei Service Next July
Hawaiian Airlines today announced plans to launch nonstop service between Taipei, Taiwan and Honolulu in July 2013, further extending the airline’s strategic expansion into Asia.
Expert Marketing Strategies Offered at County Business Center
During the month of December, the Maui County Business Resource Center is hosting several workshops geared toward helping small and micro businesses succeed on Maui.
Business Roundup: November 2012
Management changes, resignations, retirements, and other changes on the Maui business scene this month.
Matson Terminal Handling, Transshipment Fees to Rise
Matson will raise its West Coast terminal handling charge by $50 for both westbound and eastbound containers, effective January 20, 2013.
OHA’s New Loans Intended to Help Businesses Expand
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs has rolled out a new program, Hua Kanu Business Loan Program, aimed at helping its beneficiaries expand their businesses.
$1.5M In Micro-loans for Low-Income Food Businesses
Feed The Hunger Foundation, an organization with more than $1.5 million to award in Hawaii micro-loans, is encouraging low-income entrepreneurs and small businesses in the state’s food sector to apply for available funds.
Trolling Kaho’olawe Waters Allowed in December
The Kahoolawe Island Reserve Commission is opening the Kahoolawe Island Reserve to fishing on two weekends in December as well as holding informational sessions for fishermen and interested parties.
Energy “Action Plan” Public Meetings Set
Meetings have been scheduled to receive public comment on an Integrated Resource Planning Report being filed by Hawaiian Electric, Maui Electric and Hawaii Electric Light Company.
Postal Service Sets Holiday Mailing Dates
The US Postal Services is suggesting that customers mail their international mail by Dec 10 and their mainland mail by Dec 18.
County Small Town Planning Grants Budget Totals $243K
The County of Maui’s Planning Department has issued a request for proposals for a new “small town planning” grant program that has $243,000 budgeted for new projects.
Hyatt Plans $40M Residence Property on Ka’anapali Beach
Hyatt plans to develop and operate a 131-unit “Residence Club” resort on Ka’anapali Beach, which is expected to open in 2014.
Alessandro Wailea Wine & Food Festival Art Contest Winner
Maui artist Taryn Alessandro has been named the winner of the inaugural “Art Wine & Food” art competition and the official festival artist of the first annual Wailea Wine & Food Festival, December 6-9.
Kukui Mall Theatre Closes
Consolidated Theatres at Kukui Mall closed after their last show time Thursday, Nov. 15, leaving Kihei without a movie theater.
State Tax Director to Speak at Year-End Tax Workshop
The state Department of Taxation’s 2012 Year-End Tax Workshop will be held on Maui on December 4 at the UH Maui College campus.
State Clarifies Renewable Energy Installations Tax Credit Requirements
The State Dept. of Taxation issued an announcement providing further clarification for taxpayers who installed a residential renewable energy technology system in 2012.
