Maui Business
Hawaiian Beefs Up Sydney Daily With New Airbus
Starting in May 2012, Hawaiian Airlines announced that it is upgrading its Sydney-Honolulu daily flights with a new and larger Airbus A330-200 aircraft.
$117M State Bond Sale Funds Highway Improvements
Governor Neil Abercrombie announced today that the State of Hawaii successfully sold $117 million in Highway Revenue Bonds on November 30, 2011.
Hawaiian Adds Third Daily LA Flight
Starting in June 2012, Hawaiian Airlines will add a third daily flight between Los Angeles and Honolulu on a year-round permanent basis.
High Tech Maui Holiday Career Fair
Job seekers will have a perfect opportunity to meet with employers from Maui high tech companies at the High Tech Career Fair.
Postal Service Offers Holiday Mailing Dates
In order for letters, cards, and packages to reach their Christmas destinations in time, the US Postal Service suggests holiday mailing dates specifically for Hawaii.
Public Comment Sought on New Disabled Hiring Quota
The US Department of Labor is proposing a new rule that would require federal contractors to set a goal of having 7% of their workforce staffed by people with disabilities, among other requirements.
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.
