Maui Business
$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.
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.
