Maui Business
American Savings Bank Recognized for Employee Wellness Programs
American Savings Bank has been recognized by the American Heart Association for helping employees eat better and move more.
Maui Energy and Sustainability Design Competition Opens
Kihei Charter School’s Energy & Sustainability Learning Center is sponsoring a competition challenging Mauians to design visionary energy and sustainability exhibits.
Lucky Non-Profits Can Win Free Design Makeover
The Honolulu-based design firm Designer for a Day is looking for a select group of non-profit organization with a space that could use a free design makeover.
Subaru Hawaii Donates $13,000 to Two Maui Non-Profits
Subaru Hawaii has raised $6,700 for Hawaii Wildlife Fund and $2,300 for the Society of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals’ Maui Chapter.
ReWailuku: A Call for Collective Creativity
Wailuku Town is reinventing itself and the Maui Redevelopment Agency is spearheading the effort with an innovative collaborative approach called ReWailuku.
Central Pacific Reports Fourth Consecutive Profitable Quarter
Central Pacific Financial Corp. reported a profit of $12.1 million for the 4th quarter 2011, making this its 4th consecutive profitable quarter.
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.
