Maui Business
Timeshare Industry Seeks Nominees for Outstanding Employees
Businesses and individuals have until October 31 to nominate an outstanding timeshare employee from Maui.
Ono Success: Growing a Business in a Down Economy
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.
State Steps Up Export Promotion to China
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.
$24M Federal Workforce Grant Brings Training to Maui
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.
$2.9M Federal Grant Will Help Disabled Find Work
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.
General Excise Taxpayers Required to File New Survey
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.
Hawaii Tourism Authority Selects Japan Marketing Contractor
The Hawai‘i Tourism Authority (HTA), the state’s tourism agency, today announced the selection of a.link LLC as its marketing contractor for Japan.
Hawaiian Airlines Launches Winter Sale
Hawaiian Airlines launched its Great Hawiian Winter Getaway Sale today which offers travelers significant savings on nonstop round trip travel to or from Hawaii and its 10 mainland cities in North America.
Mauian Renewable Energy Firms Receive US Funding
Pacific Biodiesel Inc. and Maui Pacific Solar, Inc. will receive a combined total of $115,156 in grants and $190,000 in loan guarantees for two very different energy projects.
Despite August Drop, Visitors Up for Year
Despite drop for August, the Hawaii Tourism Authority has released figures indicating that total arrivals and spending for all of 2011 to date remains up over 2010.
Access Business Records Using State’s First App
The Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA) today unveiled the State of Hawaii’s first application for mobile devices.
Matson Lowers Fuel Surcharge Again
For the second time in a month, Matson Navigation Company has lowered it fuel surcharge, resulting in a combined total reduction of 5% since August 19.
MEO Appoints Craig Swift Business Development Director
Maui Economic Opportunity, Inc. (MEO) announced today the appointment of Craig Swift to position of Business Development Corp. (BDC) Director.
Iao Restoration Expert To Keynote Archaeology Conference
Archaeologists from around the Pacific region will gather for the annual Society for Hawaiian Archaeology Conference at the University of Hawaii Maui College between September 30 and October 2.
Hawaii Weddings Rank Among Priciest
According to national wedding budget information compiled by Get Married Media, a wedding magazine and online portal, Hawaii ranks among the priciest.
First Hawaiian CEO Horner to Retire at Year’s End
Don Horner announced today that he will retire as CEO of First Hawaiian Bank at year’s end, but will continue as chairman.
Special Event Prime Opportunity for APEC Networking
Hawaii’s business community will have a prime opportunity to network and learn about current Asia-Pacific business issues at a special conference held in conjunction with the APEC economic summit.
Renewable Energy Advocate Appointed to Public Utilities Commission
Last Friday, Governor Neil Abercrombie announced several new appointments, and among them the appointment of a Maui-based energy consultant, Michael Champley, to the Public Utilities Commission (PUC).
Maui County Unemployment Remains at 7.5%
The seasonally unadjusted unemployment rate for Maui County remains at 7.5% for August, down .7% from a year ago, according to the State Department of Labor and Industrial Relations (DLIR).
Maui Businesses Offered Training via “Export University”
In an effort to support local businesses statewide, the Hawaii Pacific Export Council will be hosting Export University, a two-day conference on Maui on September 22nd and 23rd that will help local business in moving forward with expanding their markets internationally.
