Maui Business
Get Free LED Lighting! Lamps Offered to Business, Nonprofits
Hawaii Energy, though a partnership with Toshiba, is providing an opportunity to qualifying Hawaii small Businesses and nonprofit organizations to receive free, energy efficient LED lamps at no cost.
First Evening Class Held at Business Resource Center
The Maui County Business Resource Center has announced several additional free business workshops featuring local business consultants and an attorney, including a special evening workshop on using Quickbooks for beginners.
Maui’s Noni Biotech Receives Presidential Export Award
During World Trade Week ceremonies last month, Noni Biotech International, a Maui-based Noni products manufacturing company, was awarded the Presidential “E” Award for Exports by U.S. Department of Commerce Secretary Gary Locke at the Department’s headquarters in Washington, D.C.
Free Business Workshops at County Business Center Feature Local Experts
Every month, local business consultants bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to free workshops held at the Maui County Business Resource Center at the Maui Mall in Kahului. Topics vary by month but usually focus on starting, financing, and growing a small business.
Fairmont Kea Lani Extensive Remodel Starts August
Despite an extensive remodel scheduled to begin in August 2011, operations at the The Fairmont Kea Lani will continue as normal, except for the closure of its signature restaurant, Kō
Maui Visitor Arrivals, Spending Up Significantly Over Last Year
According to data released today by the Hawaii Tourism Authority, visitor arrivals in Maui County for the year-to-date thru April 2011 were up 10% over last year, and total visitor expenditures for the island of Maui was $247.3 million in April 2011, or a 22.4% increase over April 2010.
Know An Aspiring Leader? Ka Ipu Kukui Leadership Program Seeks Applicants
Ka Ipu Kukui Fellows, a Decisions Maui and Focus Maui Nui initiative, is currently seeking applications for a year-long program designed to train community-identified future leaders of Maui County
MEO Receives $250,000 Grant from OHA for Inmate Programs
The Board of Trustees for the Office of Hawaiian Affairs today announced the awarding of $4.3 million over two years to 12 community-based organizations.
Council on Revenues Remains Unchanged, No Special Session
The Hawaii Council on Revenues, met Thursday, in a regularly scheduled meeting, and did not change its previous forecast for the state’s general fund tax revenue.
Security Services for County Parks Up for Bid
Today, the County of Maui released a Request for Proposal for private security services for County parks and public areas on Maui and Molokai to be provided from July 2011 thru June 2012.
Maui Initial Unemployment Claims Down 47.9%
According to data released from the Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism today, Maui recorded a total of 243 initial unemployment claims for the week for ending May 21, down 47.9 percent compared to the 466 claims filed during the same week a year ago.
First Hawaiian Registers 4.9% Gain over Previous Quarter
This week, First Hawaiian Bank announced this week 2011 first quarter net income of $52.7 million, a 4.9% gain over the previous quarter and a 2.6% increase over the first quarter of 2010.
Starting a Business? SBA Has New Mobile App
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) can now be access by smart phone users interested in starting or growing a small business.
Sustainable Living Institute Keeps Pace with Green Jobs Growth
With more than 2,500 “green” jobs on Maui, and an estimated additional 437 more jobs by 2012 coming from “green job” fields, UH Maui College’s Sustainable Living Institute of Maui (SLIM) and VITEC are partnering to prepare Maui’s workforce to make the transition.
$13 M Federal Grant Supports Hawaii Small Business
The investment program leverages private funds to help small businesses access the capital they need to expand operations, obtain equipment, and create new jobs.
County Installing Many Solar Systems, Buying Power
Today, the County of Maui issued a Request for Proposals to furnish, deliver, install, operate, and maintain solar photovoltaic systems selling electricity to the county under a power purchase agreement to the Office of Economic Development of the County of Maui.
Maui Students Receive $3,000 Scholarships from First Wind
Three Maui senior high schools students were among 15 recipients of $3,000 college scholarships from First Wind, an independent U.S.-based wind energy company with a projects on Maui and Oahu.
OHA Kicks Off Series of Neighbor Island Meetings, Lanai Next
The Board of Trustees for the Office of Hawaiian Affairs traveled to Kaua‘i for the first in a series of five community meetings with Native Hawaiians on the Neighbor Islands.
Roberts Hawaii Expands Fleet, Rebrands Rabbit Out
By Sonia Isotov Roberts Hawaii, the largest tour and transportation company in Hawaii, is expanding its fleet with 20 brand-new Prevost touring motor coaches, an investment that marks the beginning of a series of improvements being planned by the company. “The new motor coaches are designed to enhance passenger comfort, including ergonomic seats, larger viewing […]
Landscape Association to Host Farm Plan Workshop
As part of its ongoing educational series, the Maui Association of Landscape Professionals (MALP) will host a workshop on how to submit a successful farm plan that meets Count of Maui agricultural zoning requirements on May 24.
