Maui Business

Today, the State marine waters are officially re-opened for the 2011-2012 bottom fish fishing year, although there are still 12 bottomfish restricted fishing areas still remain in effect.

Hawaiian Airlines announced today the appointment of communications executive and former news reporter Ann Botticelli to the post of senior vice president for corporate communications and public affairs.

Last Friday, Noni Biotech International (NBI) headquarters in Haiku was the site of a small business discussion that included Congresswoman Mazie K. Hirono.

The Hawaii Better Business Bureau, along with the Federal Trade Commission, are warning consumers to beware “shields” and advising consumers use free options when seeking to limit exposure to cell phone radiation.

HNU-Energy, a Maui-based energy solution provider, has been selected for recognition in the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Hawai‘i Host Committee’s 2011 Hawaii Business Innovation Showcase.

Central Pacific Bank will host the US Small Business Administration “SBA Resource Day” at its Kahului Branch on Maui on Wednesday, September 28, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Territorial Bancorp Inc., the holding company parent of Territorial Savings Bank, announced Friday that its Board of Directors has adopted a second stock repurchase program.

The Pacific Century Fellows program has announced their 13th class of Fellows, comprised of 38 men and women, and one is from Molokai. The program identifies, encourages and helps to develop and strengthen island leaders.

The County of Maui announced today a unique opportunity for Maui County flower vendors to showcase their products at that Philadelphia International Flower Show, the largest fresh flower and products show in North America.

Of the $53 million in conservation planning and acquisition of vital endangered species habitat grants, announced by Interior Secretary Ken Salazar today, $1.3M will go to benefit the Hawaiian hoary bat, Hawaiian petrel, and acquisition of conservation land in upcountry Maui.

The County of Maui Mayor’s Office today announced the awarding of scholarships to four high school students to attend the Committee on the Status of Women’s 8th Annual International Women’s Leadership Conference (IWLC) in Honolulu next month.

According to U.S. News and World Report’s list of “16 Best Adventure Vacations in the USA, the Hawaiian Islands ranked at the top with Maui ranking #4, Kauai #3, and Hawaii Island #7.

In November, a select group of Hawaii retailers will have an opportunity to sell local products to a delegation of thirteen Chinese buyers who will visit Hawaii as guests of Lt. Governor Brian Schatz.

Starting August 29, Susie Theiman, former chief executive officer for Maui Economic Opportunity’s Business Development Corporation (MEO-BDC), will assume a new leadership role as interim executive director for Lokahi Pacific.

Down 0.3% from the 1.6% growth, the Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism released its 3rd quarter forecast with slow growth for the rest of 2011.

In what was a relatively flat first seven months of 2011, the Hawaii Tourism Authority is reporting preliminary statistics indicate that arrivals to Maui by Canadian visitors were up 17.8% compared to the same period last year.

Hawaiian Airlines recently announced the appointment of Christian Forbes as its new vice president of financial planning and analysis.

Maui Venture Consulting, LLC is helping the Friends of the Hawaii Local Exchange, to conduct a survey to explore interest in developing a Hawaii Local (Stock) Exchange.

With homeowners struggling to protect themselves against foreclosure and fraud prevention, Congresswoman Mazie Hirono has organized a free event August 27 to help educate the public about helpful resources available in Hawaii and on Maui.

Effective August 28, Matson says it will reduce its fuel surcharge by two percentage points for its services to Hawaii.