Maui Business

Passenger counts improved system wide for the month of September, the third quarter, and the year-to-date, according to statistics released by Hawaiian Airlines this week.

Today, the Pacific Business News reported the 10th Annual Business Leadership Hawaii Award winners at a dinner which took place at the Sheraton Waikiki last night.

The Hagar Family Foundation donated $5,000 to Na Hoaloha – Neighbors Helping Neighbors, a Maui non-profit that recruits volunteers to provide seniors with friendly visits, transportation and caregiver respite.

The Permitting for Professionals Workshop is the first step in improving the county’s permitting system, say officials.

It’s that time of year again…time for the Rotary Club of Kahului’s Annual Christmas Tree Fundraiser.

Hawaiian Telcom Holdco, Inc. announced today the successful completion of an amendment and extension of its $30 million credit line with First Hawaiian Bank.

On Friday, the Maui County Council will consider passing a resolution in support of new state labeling requirements for genetically engineered materials (GMO).

Ocean freight carrier Matson Navigation Inc. announced today another 2% downward adjustment, the third since late August this year.

The Hawai’i State Office of Consumer Protection issued an advisory today urging customers of the now-defunct Borders booksellers to know their rights regarding the proposed transfer of their personal information to Barnes & Noble.

Starting last Monday, owner-occupants of residential property that find themselves in non-judicial foreclosure will have increased opportunities to resolve mortgage issues.

First Hawaiian Bank will open a new full-service branch in Kahana, Maui on October 11, announced Don Horner, First Hawaiian Bank president and chief executive officer.

Every month, local business experts bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to free workshops held at the Maui County Business Resource Center.

The Maui County Office of Economic Development (OED), in partnership with the Hawaii Tourism Authority, is soliciting proposals for community-based events that will help to strengthen Hawaii tourism.

Mayor Alan Arakawa announced on Friday that the County of Maui has reached a resolution regarding the purchase of $32 million in student loan auction rate securities from Merrill Lynch.

Businesses and individuals have until October 31 to nominate an outstanding timeshare employee from Maui.

Valerie Kane, owner of Ono Gelato at Azeka Mall in Kihei has opened her second store, Maui Gelato, and attributes her success to hard work, great customer service, and a quality product.

Buying missions and showrooms are among the new targeted activities that the state is going to use to promote and develop small business exporters in Hawaii, especially to China.

The Hawaii congressional delegation announced Monday that the University of Hawaii’s Community Colleges will receive a $24,653,118 grant to partner with business and government on workforce development programs.

Hawaii is among seven states that will receive more than $21 million under the US Labor Department Disability Employment Initiative, and Maui is in the running to receive part of the funds.

With the suspension of numerous business related tax exemptions and deductions in the last legislative session, the Hawaii Department of Taxation announced yesterday the launch of a survey to monitor the effects of these changes.