Maui Business
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.
Economic Recovery Reflected in First Hawaiian’s Q4 Growth
Underscoring the state’s continued economic recovery, the First Hawaiian Bank Business Activity Report (BAR) showed an 8.9% increase in fourth quarter “same store sales” over the comparable period of 2011.
Friends of the Library Book Store Opens in Lahaina
The Maui Friends of the Library opened a new book store in Lahaina at the Wharf Cinema Center on Front St.
Council on Revenues Lowers Economic Forecast
The Council on Revenues lowered its revenue forecast for 2012 fiscal year yesterday by 3 percentage points since its earlier estimate in September 2011.
Hawaiian Flight Crews Get New Operations Leader
Hawaiian Airlines has appointed Stephen Simmons to the new position of managing director of operations planning and scheduling.
Maui Airline Seat Capacity Rising in New Year
On Maui, scheduled nonstop seats from the US market is expected to increase 1.5% fueled by a 3.5% increase in the number of scheduled nonstop flights. Maui’s US West market is expected to increase 2.6% in the first quarter, by a 4% increase in the number of scheduled nonstop flights.
“Get Notified” With Power Outage Email Updates
Maui Electric Company today announced that a new e-notification service is available to inform customers about important information including announcements during extended power outages.
A&B Appoints Movis Jr. to VP
Alexander & Baldwin, Inc. today announced the appointment of George M. Morvis Jr. to the position of vice president, corporate development of the A&B Land Group. Morvis will oversee corporate development activities ranging from organic growth initiatives to potential business acquisitions and joint ventures.
Council Holds Public Meetings on Agricultural Homesite Bill
The bill was created to address inequities between homesites that receive agricultural use assessments, and parcels that do not, despite comparable character, size and use.
Hawaiian Electric Seeks Approval on Solar Water Heating Program
Maui Electric are seeking Public Utilities Commission approval on a program that would provide solar water heating savings at no upfront cost.
“Kick Start the New Year” at County Business Center
Every month, local business experts bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to free workshops at the Maui County Business Resource Center at the Maui Mall.
State Issues Home Insurance Rate Comparisons
Hawaii Insurance Commissioner Gordon Ito on Tuesday released for the first time a comprehensive list of home insurance rates by category by providers in the state.
Maui Visitor Spending, Arrivals Continue Growing
“Continued growth in visitor spending is a strong indication that Hawaii’s tourism economy is improving,” said Mike McCartney, Hawaii Tourism Authority today.
OHA Appoints Pezzulo Chief Executive Officer
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) yesterday announced the appointment of Operating Officer Richard Pezzulo to interim Chief Executive Officer.
New Green Employers Directory Facilitates Job Matching
The Hawai‘i State Department of Labor & Industrial Relations (DLIR) has launched a web-based directory of Green Employers as part of its Hawai‘i Green Jobs Initiative.
