Maui Business
Matson Increases 2012 Westbound Rates by $175 per Container
Matson announced that it will raise its rates by $175 per westbound container and $85 per eastbound container, effective January 1, 2012.
Abercrombie Signs $37M Maui-Japan Smart Grid Demo Agreement
State officials joined Governor Neil Abercrombie and New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization President Hideo Hato today in the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the State of Hawaii and NEDO.
Slower Recovery Forecast, No Double-Dip
Dr. Leroy Laney told an audience at First Hawaiian Bank’s Business Outlook Forum on Oahu Friday that Hawaii’s 2012 outlook is for a slower recovery than was envisioned just a few months ago.
Powerhouse Gym Overnight Bankruptcy Shocks Customers
Maui customers are getting a big surprise this week as they arrive to find out that Powerhouse Gym has gone bankrupt and closed literally overnight.
Alaska Airlines Launches Daily San Diego-Honolulu Flights
Alaska Airlines today launched its second Hawaii market from San Diego with a new daily nonstop flight to Honolulu, on the island of Oahu.
Web Chat Focuses on Native Hawaiian Business
In recognition of National Native American Heritage Month, the US Small Business Administration is hosting a national web chat on “Small Business Opportunities for Native Americans” on Wednesday, November 23.
State Director Presents at Year-End Tax Dept Workshops
Director of Taxation Fred Pablo and staff from the Department of the Attorney General will make presentations at the Hawaii Tax Department’s annual Year-End Workshop held on each island beginning November 30.
Kihei Tree Trimmer Fined $10,000 in Fatality Investigation
Hawai‘i Occupational Safety and Health Division (HIOSH) has completed its investigation of the July 7, 2011 fatality that claimed the life of a 39-year-old Kihei tree trimmer.
$12.6 Million for Maui Affordable Housing Awarded
The Hawai’i Housing Finance and Development Corporation (HHFDC) has announced the award of $27 million in tax credits to developers of affordable rental units on Oahu and Maui..
$200,000 Donation Will Grow Hawaiian Music Industry
The Harold K.L. Castle Foundation has awarded the University of Hawaii Maui College’s Institute of Hawaiian Music (IHM) a grant in the amount of $200,000.
Hawaiian Launches Nonstop Daily New York To Honolulu
Hawaiian Airlines announced the launch a daily nonstop service between New York City and Honolulu starting June 4, 2012, and is offering special introductory fares.
Hawaii Host Committee Sees Positive Results from APEC
After two years of preparation and planning, Hawai‘i showed the global community that it is a world-class business destination by serving as host for the 2011 APEC Leaders’ Week.
Lahaina Second Friday Off To Slow Start
Lahaina Second Friday had a quiet debut, but Lahaina businesses seemed to share the mindset that the event has plenty of time to flourish.
Proposed Wind Farm Site Added to Endangered Places List
Historic Hawai‘i Foundation (HHF) has announced five additions to the list of the Most Endangered Historic Places in Hawaii, including Ka’a Ahupua’a on Lanai, which is also the site of a planned wind farm.
16th Annual Lawn and Garden Fair Opens Saturday
The Maui Association of Landscape Professionals (MALP) will host its 16th Annual Lawn and Garden Fair on Saturday, November 12, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Maui Mall in Kahului this weekend.
Applicants Sought for Lanai Community Plan Advisory Committee
The Maui County Council is seeking applications for an open position on the Lanai Community Plan Advisory Committee (CPAC), announced Riki Hokama, chair of the Maui County Council’s Policy Committee today.
Hawaii Holiday Travel Poll: Lower Travel, More Spending
Local consumers will spend more on holiday trips this season, but slightly less likely than last year to take at least one overnight trip for the holidays in November/December, according to AAA Hawaii’s 3rd Annual Winter Holiday Travel Poll.
County Issues $422,600 in Economic Development Grants
The County of Maui Office of Economic Development has issued almost half a million dollars in grant monies to various local organizations in September and October.
First All Electric Rental Cars Come To Maui
The Maui-based Bio-Beetle ECO Car Rental company located in Kahului has expanded its business to include all-electric vehicles.
Pacific Biodiesel Receives National Green Jobs Award
Pacific Biodiesel is one of just seven companies in the nation to be recognized by the SJF Institute as a 2011 Green Jobs Award honoree.
