Maui Business
Postal Service Warns of Bogus Package Delivery Email
The US Postal Inspection Service has issued a Scam Alert regarding postal customers receiving bogus e-mails about a package delivery.
Ace Hardware, Ben Franklin Cook Up Fundraising Cookbook
Family-owned and locally operated Ace Hardware Hawaii and Ben Franklin Crafts have “cooked up” another fundraising cookbook for Aloha United Way.
“Crowd Funding” New Workshop in Business Center Series
Every month, local business experts bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to free workshops held at the Maui County Business Resource Center.
MEDB Negotiates 3D Software Coup for Schools
Maui Economic Development Board’s Women in Technology (WIT) just negotiated another major software coup for the state’s K-12 schools.
More Weekend Flights for Korean Honeymooners
Hawaiian Airlines today announced a change operating days for its nonstop flights between Seoul, South Korea, and Honolulu which will accommodate the growing travel demand from Korean honeymooners.
State, County Assist Restaurant Owners in Energy Efficiency
The state and the county have taken a special interest in energy reduction at Maui restaurants and are sponsoring a free-day workshop series and energy consumption survey.
Hawaii’s Economy in “Pause Mode”
The good news is there are a few bright spots in the most recent report on statewide economic activity.
Native Hawaiian Chamber Hosts Mayor for 2012 Update
Mayor Arakawa will be the featured speaker at the Holiday Meeting of the Maui Native Hawaiian Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday, December 13.
Native Hawaiian Scholarship Fairs Coming To Maui
As college financial aid deadlines approach, the Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) is busy reading Native Hawaiians for available aid through a statewide scholarships series.
Alexander & Baldwin to Separate Into Two Public Companies
Alexander & Baldwin, Inc. today announced plans to separate the company into two independent, publicly traded companies.
Hawaii Business Offers Finance Tips for the Holidays
Hawai`i consumers buying gifts for the holidays can manage their stress by planning a budget and tracking their spending.
Hawaii Visitors Bureau Win Magellan Award for Marketing Excellence
Travel Weekly has awarded the Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau with a 2011 Gold Magellan Award in the Destination: Advertising/Marketing category.
Applicants Sought for County Boards, Councils, Commissions and Committees
Mayor Alan Arakawa announced today that the County of Maui is seeking applicants for openings on a number of county boards, councils, commissions and committees.
Strong Growth Continues in Visitor Spending and Arrivals
Total expenditures by visitors who came to Hawai’i in the first 10 months of 2011 grew 14.8%, compared to the same period in 2010, to $10.3 billion.
Better Business Bureau Warns of Online Dating Scams
The Hawaii Better Business Bureau is warning users of dating and social networking sites that con artists are using these sites to meet potential victims, and while everyone is at risk, seniors are a major target.
Organic Certification Cost-Share Assistance Now Available
The Hawai`i Dept of Agriculture is now accepting applications for a new round of organic certification cost-share assistance for farmers, livestock operators and produce handlers.
Molokai Properties’ Nicholas Retires, Lanai Executive Appointed
Molokai Properties Ltd. (MPL) will say goodbye to Peter A. Nicholas, 62, as he retires as of the end of this year.
Six Attorneys Up for Maui Judicial Appointment
Chief Justice Mark E. Recktenwald announced yesterday that he is seeking written comment on judicial nominees for one vacancy for the county of Maui district court.
Bank of Hawaii Captures Top Small Business Lender Award
The Hawaii District Office of the US Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the lending statistics for fiscal year 2011 for Hawaii.
$4.5M Available for College Scholarships at Hawaii Community Foundation
A new online system at the Hawaii Community Foundation will make it easier for students to apply for the $4.5 million in financial assistance available to Hawaii students for the 2012-2013 academic year.
