Maui Business
Hawaii Tax Collections Up 12.9% in 2012
Ten months into the current 2012 fiscal year, general fund deposits are up by 12.9% compared with the 2011 fiscal year.
A&B Profits Down Prior to Matson Split
Alexander & Baldwin, Inc. yesterday reported net income for the first quarter 2012 of $3.8 million, $1.4 million less when compared to last year.
Donne Dawson Returns As Hawaii Film Commissioner
Donne Dawson has returned to state service as Film Industry Development Manager for the Hawai‘i Film Office.
Maui’s Noni Biotech Recognized as Top Exporter by Mayor
On May 4, Maui Mayor Alan M. Arakawa toured the headquarters of Noni Biotech International and invited the company to join a County of Maui trip to Japan and Korea.
State Economic Indicators Show Growth
In its second quarter 2012 economic report, the Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism is projecting higher growth rates for most economic indicators in Hawai‘i.
Royal Lahaina Opens New Jazz Club
On May 26, the Royal Lahaina Resort will open its new Jazz Club Maui with host band SLAM featuring David Choy and Kelly Covington.
Maui Memorial Received $85,000 Health Care Coordination Grant
The Maui Memorial Medical Center has been awarded a $85,000 grant to support the formation of a network to improve health care integration on Maui.
Tourism Authority Receives $2M for Asia-Pacific Marketing
The 2012 Hawaii State Legislature approved an additional $2 million for fiscal years 2013 through 2015 for the Hawaii Tourism Authority.
Oceanit Recognized for Government Contracting Excellence
Oceanit Laboratories Inc., who has a division located in the Maui Research and Technology Park, has received the US Small Business Administration’s Award of Excellence for Prime Contractors.
70% of Beaches Eroding on Kauai, Oahu, and Maui
An assessment of coastal change over the past century has found 70% of beaches on the islands of Kauaʻi, Oʻahu, and Maui are undergoing long-term erosion..
Maui Tennis Clubs Rank Top in World
Kapalua Tennis Garden and Wailea Tennis Club rank in the top 100 tennis resorts in the world for 2012, according to a worldwide survey conducted by Tennis Resorts Online.
BUSINESS ROUND-UP: April 2012
This new Business Roundup column will include tidbits of business news received over the course of a month. The business community is encouraged to participate.
Trolling Kahoolawe Waters Permitted Two Weekends
The Kahoolawe Island Reserve Commission (KIRC) has announced the trolling schedule for permitted vessels in the month of May.
Goodwill Holds Job Fair for New Kahului Store
With a soft opening set for June 15, Goodwill Industries of Hawaii is holding a job fair to fill positions at their new location in Kahului.
Hawaiian Extends LA-Maui Summer Flights To October
Hawaiian airlines is extending its Los Angeles-Maui summer service for an additional two months through October.
Charity Walk Fundraisers Galore This Week
There are lots of other fundraisers taking place that will contribute to Maui non-profits, alongside the Maui Visitor Industry Charity Walk at War Memorial Soccer Field on May 12.
McDonald’s Hosts Baldwin Robotics Fundraiser, Demo
McDonald’s of Wailuku will give a portion of their sales on May 6 to benefit Team 2439 Baldwin Robotics.
American Savings Bank Sees Continued Growth
American Savings Bank reported net income of $15.9 million in the first quarter of 2012 compared to $13.9 million in the first quarter one year ago.
Hawaiian Adds New Gates at Kahului Airport
At the Kahului Airport, Hawaiian Airlines has recently added new boarding gates located near the terminal entrance.
Maui “On the Road Again” with BioWillie Biodiesel
Beginning on April 30, Willie Nelson’s birthday, the fuel at Pacific Biodiesel’s retail pump on Maui is being sold as the brand named BioWillie Biodiesel.
