Maui Business
Nominations Sought for Kahoolawe Island Reserve Commissioner
The Kaho‘olawe Island Reserve Commission is seeking nominations fill the Native Hawaiian Organization representative seat on the 7-member state commission.
Maui County December Unemployment Rate 7.3%
The State Dept of Labor announced today that the non-seasonally adjusted annual unemployment rate for Maui County in December was 7.3%, down from 7.4% a year ago.
Bank of Hawaii Reports Lower Earnings for 2011
The Bank of Hawaii today reported fourth quarter earnings for 2011 of $39.2 million and $160.0 million in profit for the year ending 2011.
Hawaiian to Share JetBlue’s New York Terminal
Hawaiian Airlines and JetBlue Airways today announced a partnership agreement for daily flights from Honolulu to arrive and depart from JFK Terminal 5 in New York.
Hawaiian Expands Reservations Call Center to 24/7
To meet growing demand from route expansions, Hawaiian Airlines has boosted the capabilities of its reservations call center with round-the-clock service.
First Hawaiian Bank Posts $209M Profit for 2011
First Hawaiian Bank announced a profit of $209.0 million for 2011 today, an increase of 3.4% over 2010, excluding a one-time tax benefit.
Crabbe to Lead Office of Hawaiian Affairs
The Board of Trustees for the Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) today named Research Director Dr. Kamana’opono Crabbe as the organization’s new chief executive officer.
Obama Easing Visa Rules Good for Hawaii
Today’s announcement by President Obama to ease travel and tourism restrictions in the United States was lauded by the Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA) officials as highly beneficial to Hawaii’s economy.
Kannapali Beach Club Employees Ratify 3-Year Union Contract
The Kaanapali Beach Club and the UNITE Here Local 5 employee union have reached an agreement and ratified a contract.
“OptOut” Now Available on Phone Books Deliveries
Deliveries of Yellow Page print directories can easily be controlled by filling out a form on a website.
Food Innovation Center Will Support Local Farmers and Ranchers
Several organizations have come together to launch the Food Innovation Center, a new food business incubator located at the University of Hawaii Maui College.
OHA Developing Economic Self-Sufficiency Initiative in Hana
More than two dozen Hana residents met with staff from the Office of Hawaiian Affairs to start an economic self-sufficiency initiative for the remote community.
Kaiser Paints Shelter to Commemorate King Service Day
Maui’s Kaiser Permanente physicians and staff members are painting the Ka Hale A Ke Ola Homeless Resource Center in Wailuku in commemoration of today’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service.
Mana Foods Plans Extensive Renovations in Paia
From its start as a 400 square foot juice bar in 1983 to a large natural food and grocery store with 110 employees, Paia’s Mana Health Food has come a long way. The store plans major renovations this year.
Tourism Authority Funds 24 Maui Events
The Hawaii Tourism Authority has selected more than 100 events and programs statewide to receive funding for 2012.
Hawaiian Airlines Creating Maui Hub
Hawaiian Airlines is expanding its operations to create a Maui hub, the airline announced today.
More Signs of Recovery: Tax Collections Up 6%
Half way into the current 2012 fiscal year, statewide general fund tax collections are up by 16.0% compared with the 2011 fiscal year.
PHOTOS: Site Work Begins on $7.1M LDS Church at Maui Lani
Site work has started on the new $7.1 million LDS Church at Maui Lani.
Japan Tourism Ramping, Hawaiian Adds More Seats
Hawaiian Airlines will add more seats on its Osaka-Honolulu route with the its newest and largest aircraft, the 294-seat Airbus A330-200, starting April 21, 2012.
Better Business Bureau Awards Celebrate Business Trust
Hawaii’s Better Business Bureau (BBB) is now accepting nominations for the 2012 Torch Awards.
