Maui Business
Maui Couple Donates $30K Video Equipment to UHMC
Maui residents, John and Darlene Abt, owners of AJA Video Systems, have donated $30,000 in video technology equipment to the distance learning program at UH Maui College.
First Hawaiian Bank Reports Business Activity Up
The second quarter First Hawaiian Bank Business Activity Report showed an increase of 8.05% in “same store sales” over the comparable period of 2011.
Maui Senators Appointed to PUC’s Energy Planning Advisory Group
The Public Utilities Commission has appointed Senators Roz Baker and J. Kalani English as members to the newly created Hawaiian Electric Companies’ Integrated Resource Planning (IRP) Advisory Group.
Kaiser Opens Behavioral Health Clinic in Wailuku
Kaiser Permanente Hawaii blessed their new Behavioral Health Services clinic at its new location in Wailuku with a traditional Hawaiian ceremony.
Kaheawa Wind Farm Second Phase Goes Online
Commercial operations began yesterday for First Wind’s 21 megawatt Kaheawa Wind II project above Maalaea.
Sale of Maui Business Park II Lots Begin
A&B Properties, Inc., the real estate subsidiary of Alexander & Baldwin, Inc., announced today that it has begun sales in Phase II of its 179-acre Maui Business Park in Kahului.
State Tax Director To Address “Cash Economy” at Workshop
The Hawaii Dept. of Taxation will hold a workshop on Maui on August 10 addressing the 2012 legislative session and the efforts of the Special Enforcement Section.
Free Concert Series Kicks-Off UH, Fairmont Partnership
The Fairmont Kea Lani Maui will kick-off its new long-term partnership with the UH Maui College’s Institute of Hawaiian Music with a free 8-week concert series starting Friday.
Nonstop Air Seats Expected to Reach Record Levels
The Hawai‘i Tourism Authority is forecasting continued growth of total scheduled non-stop air seats to Hawai‘i in the third quarter of 2012.
Restaurant Week Wailea Raises $4,500 for Maui Food Bank
Wailea Community Association’s General Manager, Bud Pikrone, presented checks totaling over $4,500 to Marlene Rice, Development Director for the Maui Food Bank from their recent “Restaurant Week Wailea” promotion.
New Intermediate QuickBooks at County Business Center
In addition to the regular introductory course, the Maui County Business Resource Center is adding an intermediate QuickBooks accounting software course.
Matson and A&B Split Complete
Matson, Inc. announced today that the separation of Alexander & Baldwin Holdings, Inc. into Matson, Inc. and Alexander & Baldwin, Inc. has been completed.
MEO Student Business Plans Reviewed by Bankers
On June 19, MEO Business Development Center graduated 17 students from its Core Four Business Planning course and several Maui bankers were on hand to review plans.
Hawai‘i Health Exchanges Selects Board Members
Hawai’i Health Connector, established to create and oversee the State’s health insurance exchange, seats 15 permanent board members today.
BUSINESS ROUND-UP: June 2012
Lulu’s in Kihei closes abruptly; Longs Drugs Kihei now open 24 hours. See more business news items in this month’s round-up here.
Maui Tourism Economy Continues Improving
In May, higher daily spending and growth in arrivals contributed to a 12.3% increase in Maui’s total visitor expenditures, according to the Hawaii Tourism Authority.
Bank of Hawaii Awards $25,000 to Maui Organizations
Lana’i Community Health Center, Habitat for Humanity Maui and the Maui Economic Development Board, Inc. are the 2012 recipients of the Bank of Hawaii Mike Lyons Maui Community Awards.
Mayor Continues Process Improvement with “Permitting Open House”
A “Permitting Open House” will be held on July 6 by Mayor Alan Arakawa’s Permit Process Improvement Team taskforce and the public is encouraged to attend.
Alaska Airlines Adds Maui-Bellingham Route
Starting November 8, Alaska Airlines will launch a new seasonal service between Bellingham, Washington and Maui.
PUC Approves Ellison’s Lanai Purchase
Interim approval was been given to Larry Ellison by the Hawaii Public Utilities Commission allowing his company to assume ownership of Lanai’s three utilities.
