Maui Business
New Year, New Beginning for Powerhouse Gym
One door closed and another door opened on December 17, when the new owner of Maui Powerhouse Gym in Kihei reopened the gym following a month of renovations.
Hawaii Leads Nation with Highest Average Home Loan
Hawaii, by far, leads the nation with an average home loan amount of $677,299, according to data released by LendingTree.com.
Hawaii Leads Nation in Energy Savings
Hawaii is ranked No. 1 in the US for investment in energy savings performance contracting for public buildings per capita, according to the Energy Services Coalition.
Hawaii Advertising Award Competition Opens
The American Advertising Federation District 13 has issued its Call-for-Entries for the 2011–2012 Pele Awards Competition.
MEO Graduates 25 from Business Planning Program
MEO Business Development Center (MEO BDC) graduated 25 students from its Core Four Business Planning course on December 20, 2011.
Hawaiian’s New Korea Daily Adds 40,000 Seats
Hawaiian Airlines is expanding its nonstop service between Seoul and Honolulu to daily flights starting in July 16, 2012.
Hawaii Visitors Bureau Goes Double Platinum With Meetings Awards
The Hawai‘i Visitors & Convention Bureau has received the Platinum Choice Award from Smart Meetings magazine and Platinum Partner Award from Incentive magazine.
Robin Graf to Lead Operations at Castle Resorts
Castle Resorts & Hotels has announced the appointment of Robin Graf to the position of vice president of operations.
Hirono: Majority’s Gift to Hawaii Is Tax Increase
Congressman Hirono issued a statement today saying that the US House Majority has thrown out the bipartisan agreement to extend the payroll tax cut and unemployment benefits.
Maui County November Unemployment 7.7%
The Hawaii State Department of Labor and Industrial Relations announced today that the Maui County unemployment rate was 7.7% for the month of November 2011.
State General Fund Tax Receipts Up 5.8%
Five months into the current 2012 fiscal year, general fund deposits are up by 17.9% statewide compared with the 2011 fiscal year, according to new figures released by the Hawaii State Department of Taxation.
Shops at Wailea Adds Three New Merchants
The Shops at Wailea have added three new merchants to its collection of more than 70 boutiques, shops, restaurants and galleries.
BRIEF: Abercrombie on Tax Department Security Breach
Hawaii State Department of Taxation, Governor Neil Abercrombie has issued these statements:
Public Comments Sought on Wilderness Designation
The US Fish and Wildlife Service (FSW) is seeking public comments on a proposed federal “Wilderness” designation for the Hawaiian and Pacific Islands National Wildlife Refuge Complex.
Department of Taxation Security Audit Leads to Investigation
The Hawaii State Department of Taxation (DOTAX) announced today that results of a department audit have lead to people being put on administrative leave without pay.
Maui Electric Vehicle Alliance Top Five in Nation
Greentech Media named the Maui Electric Vehicle Alliance (Maui EVA) one of the top five electric vehicle initiatives of the year.
Mauian to Head International Commercial Real Estate Organization
New CCIM president Leil Koch sees lots of cash for commercial real estate. Mainland and Oahu outlook brightening. Maui, not so much.
Governor Tours Proposed Maui Food Innovation Center
Today, Governor Neil Abercrombie visited the University of Hawai’i Maui College and toured the site of a proposed food innovation center.
State Health Insurance Exchange Receives Federal Funding
Governor Neil Abercrombie today announced that the Hawai’i state Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs has received a $14.4 million federal grant to develop an online insurance exchange.
Bill Protects US Fishermen from “Pirate” Operations
Senator Daniel K. Inouye introduced legislation yesterday that would bar ships engaged in pirate fishing operations from entering US ports and offloading their catch.
