Maui Business
Central Pacific Appoints New Chief Banking Officer
Central Pacific Financial Corp., parent company of Central Pacific Bank, recently appointed Lance Mizumoto to Executive Vice President and Chief Banking Officer.
Vacation Rental Bill Revived at the Legislature
Last Thursday, HB 2078 bill requiring non-resident vacation rental owners to hire local property managers was passed by the Senate Tourism Committee.
Mayor Announces Nominees for Small Business Awards
Mayor Alan Arakawa in conjunction with the Maui Chamber of Commerce today announced 22 finalists for the upcoming 2012 Mayor’s Small Business Awards.
Committee on the Status of Women Launches Survey
In honor of Women’s History Month, the Committee on the Status of Women has launched a survey to gauge the status of women in Maui County.
Workplace Wellness Fair at County Building
The public is invited to attend the Workplace Wellness Fair on Thursday, April 5 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in front of the County building in Wailuku.
Community Work Day Presents Art of Trash 2012
The Art of Trash 2012, presented by Community Work Program and SharingAloha, will be held April 20 at 6:00 p.m. at Maui Mall.
2012 HELP Small Business Expo & Entrepreneurial Fair
The 2012 HELP Business Expo & Entrepreneurial Fair will be held on Friday, April 13th from 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. at the King Kamehameha Golf Club in Waikapu.
VIDEO: Mayor Powers Up at New Honokawai Charging Station
Mayor Alan Arakawa was the first person to use the new “Level 2” electric vehicle charge station now open at the AAAAA Rent-A-Space in Honokowai.
Maui’s Hook Begins Service for Hawaiian
Hawaiian Airlines has added a sixth new Airbus A330-200 to its fleet named Manaiakalani, or Maui’s hook, the Hawaiian name for the constellation of Scorpio.
MEDB Education Fund Announces 20 Awardees
More than $80,000 in grants were distributed among 20 organization by the Maui Economic Development Board through its MEDB Ke Alahele Education Fund.
Maui Dressmaker Donates $10,000 to Haiku Elementary School
The Haiku Ho`olaule`a & Flower Festival scheduled for March 31 was given a $10,000 donation by Jennifer Oberg, a master dressmaker and owner of The Perfect Fit.
Federal Energy Proposal Development Workshop
Staff from the Hawaii Technology Development Venture (HREDB) will present the Strategic Proposal Development workshop, a one-day program for energy companies on Maui on Tuesday, March 27.
Hawaiian Expanding Maui-Bay Area Summer Service
Hawaiian Airlines is expanding its summer flight schedule between the Bay Area and Maui with a $498 fare sale which includes free connections to other islands.
OHA Arranges Free Tax Help in Hana
Native Hawaiian residents who live in Hana can get free help with filing their income-tax forms from volunteers traveling to Maui this weekend.
Hawaiian Telcom Reports $26.2M Profit in 2011
Hawaiian Telcom Holdco, Inc. generated fourth quarter and full year 2011 net income of $6.5 million and $26.2 million, respectively.
New Maui Business Social Network Launched
A new on-island business social network called Maui Springboard recently launched and is looking for new members.
State Expands Electric Vehicle Rebate Program
The State of Hawaii has added another $350,000 to the electric vehicle (EV) Ready Rebate Program and pushed the deadline for participation back to November.
Maui Small Business Person of the Year: Garrett Marrero
The US Small Business Administration has announced the Hawaii winners of the prestigious 2012 SBA Small Business Awards, including two Maui winners.
Kaleo Kenui Named GM of New Airport Hotel
Marriott International, Inc. has named Kaleo Kenui as opening general manager of the new 138-room Courtyard by Marriott Maui Airport hotel.
House Defers Vacation Rental Bill
State lawmakers have deferred the controversial vacation rental bill that would have made it law for out-of-state vacation rental owners to use a local rental managers.
