Maui Business
First Hawaiian Reports Record Total Assets
First Hawaiian Bank today reports reaching $16.1 billion in total assets, the highest in company history.
Hirono Urges “Real” Support for Hawaii’s Small Businesses
Congresswoman Mazie K. Hirono today voted against HR9, tax legislation that supporters claim would provide tax relief to small businesses.
UH Maui College Students Present “Sound of Fashion”
The University of Hawaii Maui College Fashion Technology program presents “Muse(ic)… the Sound of Fashion!”
Renewable Energy De-Linked From Fossil on Electricity Bills
On Tuesday, the Hawaii Public Utilities Commission approved an amended power purchase contract between Kaheawa Wind Power, LLC and Maui Electric Company.
MEDB Celebrates Earth Day with App Giveaway
Maui Economic Development Board is celebrating Earthy Day this week by giving away free downloads for their Clean Energy Hawaii STEM App.
American Savings Bank Chief Financial Officer Retiring April 30
American Savings Bank today announced that executive vice president and chief financial officer Alvin Sakamoto will retire effective April 30, 2012.
Hirono Issues Remarks on Equal Pay Day
Congresswoman Mazie K. Hirono issued a public statement today in honor of Equal Pay Day.
Three TJ Maxx Stores to Open on Oahu
TJMaxx, one of the nation’s largest off-price retailers, is opening a Ward Center store on May 3 followed by stores at Pearl City Gateway and Pearlridge Center Uptown.
UH Maui College Holds Transfer & Career Fair April 18
On April 18, UH Maui College invites students, soon-to-be graduates or alumni seeking an internship or employment to attend their transfer and career fair.
First Hawaiian: Business Activity Highest in Two Years
According to the latest First Hawaiian Bank Business Activity Report, “same store sales” for the first quarter 2011 are up 10.38% over the same period last year.
Post Offices Offer Late Collection for Tax Day
Eight Maui post offices will offer late collection of mail from specially marked collection boxes on federal Tax Day, Tuesday, April 17, to accommodate last second filers.
NYK Begins New Asia-Hawaii Shipping Line
Starting in early May, NYK will begin a new direct service linking Asia with Honolulu.
Business Leaders Headline HELP Expo/Mixer
The HELP Small Business-Entrepreneurial Expo and Networking Mixer will be held this Friday, April 13 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the King Kamehameha Golf Club in Waikapu.
Filming of Blue Lagoon Remake Wraps on Maui
The filming of the Lifetime Channel movie “The Blue Lagoon,” just wrapped up recently on Maui.
Hawaiian Starts 2-Day Mainland Sale
Hawaiian Airlines today began a two-day “Spring Savings Sale” offering special low round-trip fares between Honolulu and six western US cities.
Maui Condo Sales Up Sharply, Homes Level
The Realtors Association of Maui has released figures showing that condominium sales were up sharply on Maui as were condo prices for the month of March 2012.
Allegiant Begins Fresno, Vegas to Honolulu Flights
Allegiant announces the company will begin new, nonstop air service from the mainland to Honolulu.
Lobster and Kona Crab Season Closes May 1
The Department of Land and Natural Resources reminds the public that the season for taking spiny and slipper lobsters and Kona crabs will close on Tuesday, May 1.
Baldwin Robotics Heads to World Championships
Baldwin Robotics is heading to the VEX Robotics World Championships in Anaheim, California to compete against teams from nearly 20 different countries from April 19-21.
Local Boy Named Travaasa Hana General Manager
Travaasa Destinations has announced the appointment of Danny Mynar, a third generation Hana resident, to general manager of the 70-room Travaasa Hana hotel.
