Maui Business
SBA Commercial Refi Program Spreads A Wider Net
Maui small business owners with eligible commercial real estate can soon secure more stable, long-term financing through the U.S. Small Business Administration’s temporary 504 refinancing program starting April 6.
Hawaiian Not Reducing Japan Schedule; Recovery Anticipated
Hawaiian Airlines reconfirmed that it will not be reducing service to Japan and is still planning to start an Osaka service in July. Executives predict a bookings recovery by May.
Self Check-In Coming To Hawaiian’s Honolulu Lobby
As early as June 2011, Hawaiian Airlines customers will be using new self-service “islands” to check-in at the Honolulu International Airport.
Trilogy Adds $2M Catamaran To Molokini Fleet
Trilogy Excursions has added a 64-foot catamaran, “Trilogy II,” to its sailing fleet providing snorkel tours to sunken volcanic crater known as Molokini.
Hawaiian Electric Industries Donates $100,000 For Tsunami Relief
The American Red Cross and the Japan-America Society of Hawaii (JASH) are the receipients of $100,000 contributed by Hawaiian Electric Industries, Inc. (HEI) along with its subsidiaries American Savings Bank, Hawaiian Electric Company, Hawaii Electric Light Company and Maui Electric Company to support recovery efforts from the Japan earthquake and tsunami aftermath.
Honolulu Forbes 2nd Most Expensive U.S. Cities to Visit
New York and Honolulu came in first and second in Forbes magazine’s list of the 2011 top ten most expensive cities to visit in America.
Hawaii Attempts to Offset Japan Visitor Shortfall
The plan includes $3 million in funds that will go towards targeted growth from other major markets to offset the visitor shortfall from Japan.
Hawaiian Telcom Appoints Kurt Hoffman COO
Hawaiian Telcom announced today the appointment of Kurt Hoffman to Chief Operating Officer (COO).
Working Group Would Study Hawaii Stock Exchange Formation
If passed, Senate Resolution SCR 134 would move Hawaii once step closer to having its very own stock exchange.
SBA Seeks Executives for Emerging Leaders Training
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has opened recruitment for its e200 Emerging Leaders Initiative for the first time in Hawaii.
Using Online Video for Business Workshop
On April 21, the Maui Economic Development Board will offer the next workshop in its popular High Tech Maui educational series for business, entitled “Using Online Video for your Business”.
OHA Sponsors Business, Consumer Loan Application Fair
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA), along with its partner First Hawaiian Bank, are encouraging the Native Hawaiian community to come out to a unique loan application fair being held March 30 at the MEO Building in Wailuku.
SBA Award Winners to Be Honored at Maui Chamber Event
Yesterday, the U. S. Small Business Administration Hawaii District Office announced the 2011 winners of the prestigious SBA Small Business Awards.
Borders Closing Sale Starts Today
The Borders store at the Maui Marketplace in Kahului is starting its store closing sale today, Thursday, March 24.
Verizon Bringing 4G High Speed Wireless To Maui
Verizon Wireless announced yesterday that it is bringing its high speed 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) network to four Hawaii cities in 2011.
Symposium To Explore Maui County’s Growing Green Workforce
The County of Maui’s Office of Economic Development and the Hawaii State Department of Labor and Industrial Relations (DLIR) are co-sponsoring a Green Workforce Development Symposium on March 30, 2011.
Ritz-Carlton Kapalua Receives Hawaii Green Hotel Award
On Friday, Governor Neil Abercrombie presented the “Hawai‘i Green Business Awards” to seven Hawaii hotels including the Ritz-Carlton Kapalua.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs Gets New COO
Today, the Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) announced the naming of Richard Pezzulo as its Chief Operating Officer. Pezzulo had served as Chief Financial Officer at OHA since 2008.
$2.6M Federal Funds Deploy EV Charging Stations Statewide
At the First Hawaiian Bank International Auto Show Friday, the Hawaii State Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism’s State Energy Office announced the awarding of $2.6 million in federal stimulus funds to six organizations that will accelerate Hawaii’s adoption of electric vehicles (EV).
RevoluSun Offers Free Solar Education Seminar in Kihei
RevoluSun, rapidly expanding Hawaii solar design and installation company, is offering a free solar education seminar March 31, 2011 at the Kalama Heights Retirement Community in Kihei from 6:30 pm to 8 pm.
