Maui Business
APEC Hosts Seek Training Provider for Workforce
The APEC 2011 Hawaii Host Committee issued yet another Request for Proposals today for training curriculum development services related to volunteer and workforce training in preparation for the APEC 2011 Leaders’ Week that will take place in Honolulu on November 7–13.
UHERO COUNTY FORECAST: Improving, But Uneven Through 2011
The University of Hawaii Economic Research Organization (UHERO) released their county economies forecast today predicting an improving visitor sector, especially on Maui and Kauai.
Three Nonprofits Will Share Bank of Hawaii 2011 Mike Lyons Community Award
The Bank of Hawaii Foundation announced today the three Maui County nonprofits will be receiving this year’s Mike Lyons Maui Community Award. The total donation was increased this year to $25,000.
Kaiser’s Maui Lani Clinic Receives National Quality Award for Medical Home Model
Kaiser Permanente’s Maui Lani clinic in Wailuku has received the National Committee for Quality Assurance’s (NCQA) Physician Practice Connection’s Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) Recognition for its integrated and coordinated care delivery system.
APEC Working Groups Open Doors for Hawaii Business
Working groups on tourism, energy, life sciences, and dozens of other issues will meet at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Forum in November and the Hawaii Host Committee is encouraging the Hawaii business community to get engaged.
Kihei/Wailea Site of Japan-U.S. Electric Vehicle Smart Grid Demonstration Project
Beginning in 2012, energy partners from the United States and Japan will collaborate on a multimillion dollar smart grid demonstration project in neighborhoods in the Kihei and Wailea areas.
Local Experts to Discuss North Kihei Development Issues
County Councilman Don Couch, General Plan Advisory Committee Vice-Chairman Dick Mayer, and Kihei Mauka planning coordinator Rory Frampton will be the featured speakers at the next Kihei Community Association meeting tomorrow, May 17.
May Workshop Schedule at Business Resource Center Released
The Maui County Business Resource Center is sponsoring several workshops in May delivered by local business consultants and industry experts with advice and information on a wide variety of topics customized for Maui County small business owners and entrepreneurs.
Emerging Technologies, Government Contracting Focus of 2011 Small Business Forum
The 9th Annual Hawaii Small Business Forum, a “Washington to Waikiki” venue for small and large government contractors to mix with federal agency representatives, is happening this year on Friday, August 5th at the Japanese Cultural Center in Honolulu.
OHA Soliciting Bids for Native Hawaiian Outreach Programs, $250,000 Available
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs is seeking bids from non-profit organizations capable of providing services to improve family income levels, raise educational achievement levels and improve health conditions among Native Hawaiians in the state.
Movie Producer Ryan Kavanaugh to Keynote Annual Counties’ Conference in Wailea
Every year government officials, business, nonprofit and community leaders and members of the public gather for the Hawaii State Association of Counties Annual Conference (HSAC). This year the event will be held June 22-23 at the Grand Wailea Resort
Travelocity Ranks Maui in Top 5 Summer Family Destinations
Maui ranks in the top five family vacation destinations for summer 2011, according to travel booking giant Travelocity.
Regulators Lift Consent Order against Central Pacific Bank
By Sonia Isotov Central Pacific Financial Corp. (CPF) announced today that the regulatory Consent Order placed on its primary subsidiary, Central Pacific Bank (CPB) on December 11, 2009 was terminated by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and the Hawaii Division of Financial Institutions (HDFI) on May 11. The termination of the formal Consent Order […]
Tsunami Marketing To Give Away $40,000 to a Hawaii Non-Profit
Kauai marketing firm, Tsunami Marketing, is celebrating their 20th anniversary with a plan to donate $20,000 in professional services, plus $20,000 in services from partner companies to a Hawaii-based non-profit organization for a future project.
Maui Land and Pine To Auction Golf, Construction Equipment
The Maui Land and Pineapple Company will auction off golf course maintenance equipment, vehicles, construction equipment, embroidery machines and more on May 17 and 18, via both a live and webcast auction.
Hirono Joins Business Leaders in Support of Commuter Relief Act
Today, Reps. Mazie Hirono, Earl Blumenauer (OR), and Jim Moran (MA) were joined by leaders from the business and transportation communities in unveiling the “Commuter Relief Act of 2011.”
Hawaiian Airlines Continues Realignment; Appoints Andrew Watterson VP Planning, Revenue Management
Hawaiian Airlines continued its corporate realignment today with the announcement of Andrew Watterson as its new vice president of planning and revenue management.
Gilbert Advertising Promotes Cajski To Senior Art Director
Maui-based advertising firm, Gilbert & Associates announced the promotion of Mary Kukana Cajski to the role of senior art director yesterday.
Survey Says, Hawaii Long Term Care Costs Greater Than National Levels
According to statistics released today by Genworth Financial, a Fortune 500 global financial security company, assisted living cost inflation in Hawaii is being greatly outpaced by national cost increases.
Maui Gets More Canadian Visitors than Oahu in 2009
The Hawaii State Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT) recently released a statistical summary of Canadian visitor characteristics which show that more Canadians visited Maui than Oahu in 2009.
