Maui Business
Tourism Authority Requests Proposals for Culture Programs
Non-profit and for-profit organizations and government agencies will be able to apply for grants under three different types of programs.
David Paul’s Island Grill Closes
25 employees lost their jobs when David Paul’s Island Grill in Lahaina closed on September 1.
Tax Revenues Up, Hike Still Advised
Despite general fund deposits being up by 11.9% for the first two months into the current 2013 fiscal year, a consultant to the Hawaii Tax Review Commission is recommending a general excise tax hike.
Test Drive Electric Vehicles at National Plug In Day
Maui’s electric vehicle drivers will celebrate Maui’s first National Plug In Day on Friday, Sept 21 and Saturday, Sept 22 at the UH Maui College and at other locations around island.
Maui Lu Owners Serious About Selling
Maxxam Enterprises, owners of the Aston Maui Lu hotel in north Kihei are getting serious about finding a buyer for their property.
Maui Home Prices Continue to Climb
Home prices on Maui continue to climb, while sales remain flat for homes and slightly up for condominiums, according to the Realtors Association of Maui’s report on August 2012 real estate sales.
Philippines Professors Tour Maui Dragon Fruit Farm
Today visiting professors from the Mariano Marcos State University of the Philippines toured the Maui Dragon Fruit Farm in Lahaina.
Council on Revenues Lowers Tax Revenue Forecast
At its meeting on September 6, 2012 the Council on Revenues lowered its forecast for State of Hawaii’s general fund tax revenue growth in fiscal year 2013 from 5.3% to 4.9%.
Armstrong Pacific Completes Renovation of Hyatt Regency Lobby
Armstrong Pacific recently completed a $1.7 million renovation for the Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa’s lobby and public areas.
New INNOVATE Program Focuses on Commercializing Small Business
The High Technology Development Corp. today announced the creation of INNOVATE Hawaii, a combination of the Hawaii Small Business Innovation Research and Manufacturing Extension Partnership.
VIDEO: Maui Economic Forecast for 2013 Unveiled
Overall, the economic forecast calls for job creation, a construction rebound, and robust tourism–factors that make Maui No Ka Oi among the neighbor island economies.
Matson Raising Fuel Surcharge 4.5%
The increase follows two consecutive decreases in June and July of 2012 which totaled 6.5%.
Pacific Links Set To Acquire Two Maui Golf Courses
Pacific Links International announced today that it has been selected to enter into exclusive negotiations to acquire the Royal Ka’anapali and Ka’anapali Kai golf courses.
Fairmont Kea Lani Creates Maui Culinary Academy Scholarship
The bond between The Fairmont Kea Lani and the Maui Culinary Academy continues to grow with the resort hotel recently introducing a new $5,000 annual scholarship program for the school.
Hawaii Tropical Fruit Growers Hold Mini-Conference on Maui
The 22nd Annual Hawaii International Tropical Fruit Conference kicks off September 13-16 at the University of Hawaii at Manoa campus on Oahu and continues with a free mini gathering on Maui.
Chinese Maritime Safety Administration Ship Arrives in Honolulu
The crew of a Chinese Maritime Safety Administration ship arrived in Honolulu Harbor to begin a historic first visit to the United States Tuesday.
Maui Second Most-Popular Travel Destination in US
According to an annual survey by the Travel Leaders Group, Maui jumped three spots this year to rank second behind Las Vegas.
Maui Business Owner Reappointed Chair of Tourism Authority Board
The Hawaii Tourism Authority board of directors today announced the reappointment of Ronald Williams as its chairperson, and the appointment of Patricia Ewing to vice chairperson.
Expert Discusses Transition Planning at County Business Center
This month the Maui County Business Resource Center is hosting financial expert Gretchen G. Voxland along with several other local business experts in its free workshop series.
Business Roundup – August 2012
Once a month, this column is published and contains tidbits of Maui business news we receive over the course of a month. The public is invited to contribute.
