Maui Business
Maui County Median Homes Prices Down 5%
The median price for a single family residential home in Maui County in October 2011 was $435,000, compared to $460,000 last year, according to figures released by the Realtors Association of Maui this week.
Hawaii Tourism Authority Hosts 2012 Marketing Plan Webinar
The public is invited to the Hawaii Tourism Authority’s 2012 Tourism Marketing Plans Rollout via webinar on Wednesday, November 9.
Asia-Pacific Business Symposium Starts Wednesday
The Hawaii business community will have an unprecedented opportunity to learn from APEC global leaders at the Asia-Pacific Business Symposium in Waikiki, starting Wednesday, November 9.
UH Economists Say Recession Possible
The University of Hawaii Economic Research Organization (UHERO) today released an update to their state forecast saying that “Hawaii’s recovery pace has slowed to a standstill this year” and that the debt crisis in Europe is Hawaii’s biggest economic threat.
OHA Re-Launches Radio Show
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs announced today that its radio talk show will return weekly to the airwaves, starting Sunday, Nov. 6., featuring former governor John Waihe’e III discussing the Native Hawaiian Roll Commission.
Maui County Unemployment Claims Decline 5.2%
Statewide initial unemployment claims decreased by 5.9% this week and Maui County initial unemployment claims decreased 5.2% compared to the same week in 2010.
Hawaiian Electric Industries Continues Strong Performance in Q3
Hawaiian Electric Industries, Inc.(HEI), parent of American Savings Bank, today reported a strong third quarter performance due mainly to loan growth in the past four consecutive quarters combined with interim rate relief from regulators.
Tourism Authority Seeks to Preserve Hawaiian Culture
The Hawaii Tourism Authority in partnership with the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement, is now accepting applications for the Kukulu Ola – Living Hawaiian Culture Program and Natural Resources Program.
Maui Condo Council Annual Meeting, Building Trade Show
On November 10th, condominium managers, unit owners, property management firms, and building and construction professional will all gather for the 4th Annual Seminar and Trade Show of the Condominium Council of Maui.
Maui Electric Vehicle Alliance Kicked Off Today
The University of Hawaii Maui College and the State of Hawaii Energy Office along with a consortium of partners met today at the Grand Wailea Hotel to launch the Maui Electric Vehicle Alliance (Maui EVA).
Alaska Airlines Adds Daily Nonstop To Oakland, San Jose
Starting in April of next year, Alaska Airlines will be launching a new daily nonstop service between Honolulu and Oakland and Honolulu and San Jose, California.
Macy’s To Open At Midnight on Black Friday
Macy’s stores nationwide will be opening their doors at midnight after Thanksgiving dinner, and that includes the Macy’s on Maui, according to Donald Souza, a sales manager at Queen Kaahumanu Shopping Center Macy’s location.
“Marketing Food Products” and Other November Business Workshops
Every month, local business experts bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to free workshops held at the Maui County Business Resource Center.
Unemployment Fund Out of Debt, No Employers Assessment
The Hawaii State Department of Labor and Industrial Relations Director Dwight Takamine announced today that the Unemployment Trust Fund (UTF), which is used to pay unemployment benefits is now “in the black.”
Rep. Hirono Votes Against Anti-Worker Bill
Congresswoman Mazie K. Hirono yesterday voted against a bill she called the “Election Prevention Act” saying it did nothing but undermine workers’ rights to organize.
State’s GreenSun Program to Finance Energy Projects
Hoping to help make solar energy investments more affordable, the State of Hawaii and Hawaii Community Reinvestment Corporation yesterday launched GreenSun Hawaii, an innovative energy financing program.
OHA Making Small, Emergency Loans Available
In the scramble to make ends meet, increasingly more consumers like Mapuana Hanapi are turning to an often overlooked emergency loan program at the Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA).
New Bay Area Routes Adding 107,000 Air Seats
Hawaiian Airlines announced yesterday the addition of 107,000 new air seats annually on their Bay Area to Hawaii route.
Maui Visitor Spending Grows, Arrivals Flat
Total expenditures by Maui visitors in the first nine months of 2011 increased by 15.1%, compared to the same period last year, to $2,370.5 million, according to preliminary statistics released today by the Hawaii Tourism Authority.
Bank of Hawaii Reports Continued Neighbor Island Delinquencies
Bank of Hawaii yesterday reported income gains despite continued increase in delinquencies from consumer loans and leases, particularly neighbor island residential mortgages and home equities.
