Maui Business
Economic Development Grant Procedures Explained at Workshop
The County of Maui’s Office of Economic Development (OED) will be holding two workshops to review the new OED grant application and procedures.
Comment Sought on State’s IT Transformation Plan
The deadline to submit comments and feedback to the State of Hawaii on the Business and IT/Information Resources Management (IRM) Transformation Strategic Plan is Friday, June 2.
Maui Electric Upgrading Customer Information System
At the end of May, Maui Electric will start using an upgraded computer system to maintain customer records and manage billing.
BUSINESS ROUND-UP: May 2012
The Business Round-up column includes tidbits of business news received over the course of a month. The business community is encouraged to participate.
Women in Technology Holds Junior Girls STEM Camp
7th and 8th grade girls are eligible to attend four days of “Excite Camp,” a program sponsored by the Maui Economic Development Board’s Women in Tech program.
OHA Unveils New Executive Team
Kamana’opono Crabbe, the new chief executive officer at the Office of Hawaiian Affairs has officially announced his senior executive team.
Makena Resort Gets New GM
Landmark Hotels Group announced the promotion of Carmine Iommazzo to general manager at The Makena Beach & Golf Resort.
MECO Rate Increase Approved
On Monday, the Hawaii Public Utilities Commission issued a decision approving Maui Electric Company’s interim rate increase request allowing a 3.16% rate increase.
Hawaiian Airlines’ Newest A330, Nahiku, Enters Service
Hawaiian Airlines today welcomed its eighth new Airbus A330-200 to its fleet, the third of four that will be delivered this year en route to an eventual fleet size of 22.
Hawaii to Receive $366M for Military Construction
The Senate Committee on Appropriations today approved $366,099,000 for military construction projects in Hawaii.
Maui, Kauai to Get $400K For Storm Cleanup
The US Dept. of Labor yesterday announced a $400,000 National Emergency Grant to assist with clean-up in the wake of the severe storm that hit Kauai and Maui in March.
June is Marketing Month at County Business Center
Every month, local business experts share a wealth of knowledge and experience at free workshops held at the Maui County Business Resource Center.
Mokulele Airlines Returns to Kapalua Airport
Mokulele Airlines is expanding its services by returning to the Kapalua Airport beginning July 1.
Maui Experiences Decline in Unemployment Rate
The Hawai‘i State Dept. of Labor & Industrial Relations announced yesterday that Hawaii’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for April was 6.3%.
Maui Resident Wins $15K Home Solar Giveaway
Simeon Tabieros of Kahului was the grand prize winner of a photovoltaic system valued at $15,000 from RevoluSun and Zippy’s Restaurants.
Travaasa Hana Named Hawaii’s #1 Resort Spa
For the second year in a row, Conde Nast Traveler ranked The Spa at Travaasa Hana the #1 resort spa in the Hawaii.
Curb Your Business’ Energy Diet at Efficiency Workshop
Business owners will be given the chance to learn about tools and strategies that can be implemented to increase energy efficiency and renewable energy use in their businesses.
HMSA Finishes Q1 with $7.2M Profit
The Hawai‘i Medical Service Association announced yesterday a first quarter profit of $12.8 million, a steep increase from one quarter 2011 when it profited $8.4 million..
Emergencies Drive Demand for OHA Consumer Loans
From behind her desk at the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Tracy Mattos has bailed many families out of emergencies through OHA’s Consumer Micro-Loan Program.
Omidyar Fellows Program Seeks Maui Emerging Leaders
A leadership development program sponsored by eBay founder turned philanthropist Pierre Omidyar, was launched yesterday under the newly created Hawai‘i Leadership Forum.
