Maui Business

Hawai’i researchers in a new report foresee “moderately strong growth” for Hawaiʻi’s economy, buoyed by the return of international visitors. The positive outlook comes even though conditions are worsening for the US and global economies, according to University of Hawaiʻi Economic Research Organization’s second quarter forecast for 2022.

Hawaii State Federal Credit Union has hired Patrick Twohy as in-store banking program and senior regional manager.

Central Pacific Bank and its customers the recipients of nine of 14 US Small Business Administration Small Business Awards for Hawaiʻi, including Senior Vice President, Division Manager, Business Banking Susan Utsugi being named 2022 Women in Business Champion of the Year for the State of Hawaiʻi.

The Maui Chamber of Commerce is accepting product vendor and food truck vendor applications for the 2022 Hawaiian Airlines Made in Maui County Festival.

As Maui County room rates spike to the highest prices some have seen, some residents are wondering if staycations are a thing of the past.

Central Pacific Bank Foundation is seeking qualified applicants for “WE by Rising Tide,” a free 10-week financial management program that helps women entrepreneurs shape achieve success in the business community.

Mitzi Toro, owner of the Maui Cookie Lady in Makawao, is being honored with the US Small Business Administration’s 2022 woman-owned business of the year award for Maui County at a May 6 ceremony in Honolulu.

While international travel markets are still returning, Hawaiʻi saw US Mainland arrivals last month shoot past pre-pandemic marks, according to a preliminary state report released Thursday. 

More than 42% of private sector payroll employees (198,224) were working remotely as of Aug. 31, 2021, including 20,636 individuals working from out-of-state.

Maui Cookie Lab is preparing to open its first brick-and-mortar store on Monday, May 9 at 10 a.m. at a 1,260 square-foot space located at 140 Hoʻohana St #101 in Kahului.