Maui Business
Ritz-Carlton Kapalua on the Auction Block
The Ritz-Carlton Kapalua is scheduled to be auctioned off later this year, as part of a collection of assets to be sold by investment bank firm of Lehman Bros.
February Home Sales Up, Condo Sales Down
Home sales on Maui rose to 77 in February, up from 50 home sales the month before, according to latest sales report from the Realtors Association of Maui.
“Bulb Blitz” Challenge Reaches Maui
Hawaii Energy is funding Blue Planet Foundation to bring its signature CFL exchange program to residents on Maui.
Retired Judge Joel August to Address Condo Council
Retired judge Joel August will be among three speakers to address the Condominium Council of Maui at their Legal Seminar and Annual Meeting on March 28.
Maui Land & Pineapple Reports $3.5M Net Loss
Maui Land & Pineapple Company, Inc. reported net income of $5.1 million for 2011 and a net loss of $3.5 million for the fourth quarter of 2011.
Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler Buys Home in Wailea
The Wall Street Journal has reported that Steven Tyler, leader singer for Aerosmith and an “American Idol” judge has purchased a home on Hawaii’s Maui for $4.8 million.
41 Graduate from MEO Business Planning Course
MEO Business Development Center (MEO BDC) graduated forty one (41) students from its Core Four Business Planning course on February 28.
County Business Center Workshops Feature Local Experts
The Maui County Business Resource Center will hold seven workshops this month featuring local experts and small business development consultants.
OHA Rolls Out 2012 Grant Priority List
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs rolled out a new priority list for the $2.4 million in grant money available to community organizations this year.
Hawaiian Telcom Secures $300M to Refinance Debt
Hawaiian Telcom announced today the closing of the refinancing of its existing senior secured credit facility.
New Network Offers Electric Car Drivers Free Charging
Better Place today announced that it is activating the largest electric car charging network in Hawaii, offering drivers free charging through the end of 2012.
New Hawaii Driver License Requirements Begin Monday
New requirements to renew, reinstate and apply for a Hawaii state driver license or learner permits go into effect on March 5, 2012.
New Flood Maps May Mean Higher Flood Insurance
To assist residents and business owners in understanding the upcoming new flood map changes, there will be a public meeting on March 12 in Kihei.
IHOP Celebrates National Pancake Day With Free Stacks
IHOP Maui located at the Maui Mall is giving away free pancakes in celebration of National Pancake Day today through 10 p.m. tonight.
Part-Hawaiians Comprise 30% of Maui County Population
A new report reveals that in Maui County, native Hawaiians in the “race alone” category comprised 7.4% of the county’s population, and in the “race alone or in combination” group, 29.7%.
Bank of Hawaii Seeks Lyons Community Award Nominations
Bank of Hawaii is now accepting nominations/applications for the 2012 Mike Lyons Maui Community Award.
January 2012 Visitor Spending Breaks Record
Total expenditures by visitors to Hawaii in January 2012 reached $1.345 billion, the best one-month total on record.
Island Air Expands Interisland Fleet by 6
Island Air yesterday announced the addition of a total of 6 new air new aircraft into their fleet; 3 ATR 72-212s by the end of 2012, and 3 more ATRs in 2013.
700,000 New Airline Seats To Be Added in 2012
The Hawaii Tourism Authority, the state’s tourism agency, is forecasting 7.7% growth in total scheduled nonstop air seats to Hawaii in 2012.
Visitor Center at Kealia Pond Wildlife Refuge Opens
After a traditional Hawaiian blessing, Senator Inouye and dignitaries untied the maile lei to open the new visitor center at Kealia Pond National Wildlife Refuge.
