Maui Business
Lokelani Math Students Open “Maui Made Market”
More than 80 students from the Niu Team at Lokelani Intermediate School in Kihei are taking 7th grade math to a new level by running their own company.
US Senate Candidate Lingle to Speak to Maui Chamber
Hot on the heels of her senate candidacy announcement, former Republican governor Linda Lingle will speak to the Maui Chamber of Commerce.
County Workshop Details Tourism Grant Opportunity
The County of Maui is currently soliciting proposals for tourism programs on Maui, Molokai and Lanai for calendar year 2012 under the County Product Enrichment Program (CPEP).
SBA Small Business Award Nominations Deadline Approaching
Nominations for the prestigious US Small Business Administration (SBA) Small Business Awards for 2012 opened in September and remain open until Thursday, Nov. 10, 2011.
Wailuku Library Beefing Up Business Collection
The Maui Friends of the Library awarded a $3,500 grant to Wailuku Public Library for the purchase of a collection of new business and employment related books.
Hawaiian Airlines Adds Fifth New Airbus
Hawaiian Airlines newest Airbus A330-200 aircraft landed Sunday following its inaugural flight from Los Angeles to Honolulu.
Hawaiian Airlines Reports Passengers Up 5% in September
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.
Westin Maui Wins Business Leadership Award
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.
Sammy Hagar Donates $5,000 to Help Maui Seniors
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.
“Workshop” to Mitigate County’s Sluggish Permit Process
The Permitting for Professionals Workshop is the first step in improving the county’s permitting system, say officials.
Kahului Rotary Launches Annual Christmas Tree Fundraiser
It’s that time of year again…time for the Rotary Club of Kahului’s Annual Christmas Tree Fundraiser.
Hawaiian Telcom Gets Extension on $30M Credit Line
Hawaiian Telcom Holdco, Inc. announced today the successful completion of an amendment and extension of its $30 million credit line with First Hawaiian Bank.
County Council to Consider GMO Resolution Friday
On Friday, the Maui County Council will consider passing a resolution in support of new state labeling requirements for genetically engineered materials (GMO).
Matson Lowers Surcharge 3rd Time Since August
Ocean freight carrier Matson Navigation Inc. announced today another 2% downward adjustment, the third since late August this year.
Borders Customers Warned on Bankruptcy ID Transfers
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.
State Launches Mortgage Foreclosure Dispute Resolution Program
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 Replacing Napili with Kahana Branch
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.
“Joyfully Jobless” and Other October 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.
County To Strengthen Tourism By Supporting Community Events
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.
Merrill Lynch to Buy Back County’s Investment
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.
