Maui Business
Business Roundup: July 2012
A new bookstore, MEO board of directors, Fatburger in Pukalani, among changes to Maui’s business scene this month.
Westin Ka`anapali Receives $200K Energy Efficiency Incentive
The Westin Ka`anapali Ocean Resort Villas received a conservation and energy efficiency incentive check of $215,657 from Hawaii Energy today.
Wailea One of the Most Expensive US Destinations
According to a new survey by CheapHotels.org, Wailea ranks as the tenth most expensive US destination, in terms of hotel costs.
Hawaiian Q2 Revenue Up
Hawaiian Holdings, Inc., the parent company of Hawaiian Airlines Inc., today reported an operating revenue increase of 22.7% to $484.6 million over last year for the second quarter.
Hokoana to Lead Native Hawaiian Health Center
Last week, Hui No Ke Ola Pono, a native Hawaiian health care center, installed new officers to its board of directors at the J. Walter Cameron Center in Wailuku.
Maui’s Unemployment Rate at 7.4% in June
The Hawai‘i State Dept.Labor today announced that the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for Maui in June 2012 was 7.4%, or a one percentage point decrease from June 2011..
First Hawaiian Q2 Reports Solid Earnings, Good Deposit Growth
First Hawaiian Bank reported first half net income of $113.2 million, up 5.6% over the first half of 2011.
Maui Youth Entrepreneurs Featured in Business Showcase
A business showcase on July 28 at the Queen Ka`ahumanu Center will feature the winners of the recent “Kids, Inc.” contest.
Kihei Workshop Explains State’s Economic Accelerator Program
Entrepreneurs, investors and business professionals are invited to a free workshop on the State of Hawaii’s new economic accelerator program on Thursday at 1:30 p.m. at the Malcolm Center.
Hawaii Health Exchange Releases Request for Proposals
The statewide online health insurance exchange is getting closer to reality, as qualified bidders for the construction of its online marketplace are sought.
Hawaiian’s Fare Restructure Lowers Neighbor Island Prices
Hawaiian Airlines today implemented a new fare structure for neighbor island travel that lowers ticket prices across all of its fare classes from 4% to 25%.
FY2012 Tax Deposit Up 15%
For the just ended 2012 fiscal year, general fund deposits to the State of Hawaii are up by 14.9% compared with the 2011 fiscal year.
Export University Returns to Maui July 25
Various federal, state and local economic development agencies have banded together to bring the Export University back to Maui July 25 to July 27 at the UH Maui College campus.
Hawaiian Air Adds New Zealand Starting March 13
Hawaiian Airlines announced Sunday it will offer nonstop flights between Honolulu and Auckland, New Zealand, three times a week beginning March 13.
Maui’s Employee Count Decreases, Pay Stabilizes
According to the US Census Bureau, total business establishments in Maui decreased 2% from 4,422 establishments in 2005 to 4,332 in 2010.
First Hawaiian Bank To Host 15th Annual Wellness Fair
The 15th Annual First Hawaiian Bank Maui PrimeTime Wellness Fair is being held on Tuesday, July 24 at the Kihei Community Center.
Hawaii Coffee Association Cupping on Maui
The Hawaii Coffee Association’s annual conference will be held July 19 to July 21 at the Maui Tropical Plantation in Waikapu.
Bio-Logical Capital Looking To Buy Hana Ranch
The Honolulu Civil Beat is reporting today that the San Francisco-based Bio-Logical Capital is interested in buying the Hana Ranch.
KITV4 Blacked Out
Maui residents woke up this morning to a black screen with a message from KITV4 which read, “The Ownership of KITV has forced us to stop carrying this channel.”
Matson Decreases Rates Twice in a Month
Matson is lowering its fuel surcharge by 3.5% on Sunday, July 15, which is a 6.5% total decrease in the past month.
