Maui Business
Kauai Energy Coordinator To Speak on Sustainability
Ben Sullivan, the Kauai County Energy Coordinator, will speak on Feb 16 at a presentation luncheon sponsored by the County of Maui and the Sustainable Living Institute of Maui.
2012 Mayor’s Small Business Awards Nominations Open
The Maui Chamber of Commerce and the County of Maui’s Office of Economic Development are partnering this year to hold the Annual Mayor’s Small Business Awards in 2012.
Hawaiian Telcom Plans $300M Debt Refi
Hawaiian Telcom Holdco, Inc., parent company of Hawaiian Telcom, today announced plans to seek refinancing of its existing $300 million senior secured debt.
Free National Flood Insurance Workshop for Professionals
The Dept. of Land & Natural Resources and FEMA will co-sponsor a free workshop March 1 on Maui on the National Flood Insurance Program’s Elevation Certificates.
SBA Offers Affordable Executive-Level Training
The US Small Business Administration’s Hawaii District Office has kicked off its 2012 e200/Emerging Leaders executive-level training initiative.
State Extends Electric Vehicle Rebate Program
The State of Hawaii is re-energizing its EV Ready Rebate Program with $150,000 and extending the deadline for rebates on electric vehicles/charges to March 31.
Kaka’ako Settlement Deal Subject of Second Meeting
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) will hold a second round of community meetings to inform its beneficiaries of the latest updates on the Kakaʻako land settlement proposal.
United Starts Only Non-Stop DC-Honolulu Service
United Airlines announced today that it will begin daily, non-stop service from Honolulu to Washington, DC’s Dulles International Airport.
December Record Month for Visitor Spending
For December 2011, Hawaii total visitor spending reached the unprecedented high of $1.298 billion, according to statistics released by the Hawaii Tourism Authority.
Kaiser Completes Expansion, Renovation of Maui Lani Pharmacy
On Friday, Kaiser Permanente Hawaii celebrated the completion of a 1,000 square foot expansion of its pharmacy at Maui Lani Clinic with a Hawaiian blessing ceremony.
Matson Raising Fuel Surcharge 5%
Matson announced today that it is raising its fuel surcharge by five percentage points, from 40.5% to 45.5%, for its Hawaii service, effective February 26, 2012.
New Grant Funds Available for Hawaii Exports
The Hawaii Pacific Export Council (HPEC) has secured new grant funding to help Maui businesses grow their global 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.
