Maui Business
Home Depot Adding Jobs Ahead of Spring Black Friday Rush
The Home Depot, the world’s largest home improvement retailer, today announced it will hire more than 60,000 seasonal associates in time for the Company’s second annual Spring Black Friday event
New HHSC, HMSA Hospital Contract Based on Quality, Efficient Care
The Hawaii Medical Service Association (HMSA) and the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation (HHSC) today announced a new hospital contract that transforms health care delivery by making fundamental changes to the way the hospitals are compensated.
Wailea Marriott to Host Statewide STEM Conference
On April 1-2, the Wailea Marriott will host over 200 STEM/Service Learning students, teachers, parents, community and business leaders from around the state.
HTA Grants Supports 120 Programs, Events Statewide; 29 on Maui
The Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA), in partnership with Hawaii’s four counties, announced the selection of more than 120 events and projects to receive support through the HTA’s County Product Enrichment Program (CPEP).
Hawaii Named Top Honeymoon Destination
Brides Magazine has named Hawaii the World’s Top Honeymoon Destination in its annual survey, followed by French Polynesia and Fiji, signaling a trend to stay beach bound.
Hawaiian Adds 100,000 Seats With Osaka Asia Expansion
Hawaiian Airlines took the next step in its growth strategy today by announcing new daily, nonstop flights between Honolulu and Osaka, Japan.
Hawaiian Airlines Expands Frequent Flyer Rewards Program
Hawaiian Airlines, through its new program partner Kobie Marketing, has expanded and improved its highly popular HawaiianMiles frequent flyer program.
Hyatt Regency Maui Completes $15 Million Transformation
Maui’s first destination resort, the Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa announced today the completion of its extensive $15 million renovation.
Hawaiian is #1 On-Time for 7th Straight Year
By Sonia Isotov A report issued by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) today ranked Hawaiian Airlines as the nation’s number one airline for on-time performance for the 7th consecutive year. According to the Air Travel Consumer Report, Hawaiian arrived as scheduled an average of 92.5 percent for 2010 and led all carriers nationally in […]
First Hawaiian Bank President Nominated to Board of Education
Governor Neil Abercrombie this morning made his first appointment to the Board of Education (BOE) announcing that Don Horner will fill the vacant O‘ahu-at-Large seat.
Constance Lau Appointed to Federal Reserve Bank Advisory Council
Constance H. Lau, president & CEO of Hawaiian Electric Industries, Inc. and chairman of American Savings Bank, has been appointed to the newly-formed Twelfth District Community Depository Institutions Advisory Council (CDIAC).
Public Comment Period Reopened for Draft Habitat Conservation Plan for Second Maui Wind Farm
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) announced today the reopening of the public comment period for the draft Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP) and Environmental Assessment (EA) submitted by Kaheawa Wind Power II, LLC for public review.
Bank of Hawaii’s Mike Lyons Maui Community Award Increased to $25,000
The Bank of Hawaii has increased its Mike Lyons Maui Community Award to $25,000 for 2011. Applications for this prestigious award are due March 17.
DOH Issues Update for Revised First Commercial Kitchen Recall List
The Hawaii State Department of Health (DOH) issued another update on the revised list of recalled products manufactured by First Commercial Kitchen LLC based on new information received yesterday.
Brian Moto Appointed UH Maui College Chancellor’s Special Asst
University of Hawaii Maui College recently announced the appointment of Brian Moto to the position of Special Assistant to the Chancellor position.
Local Association Management Company Acquired by Nation’s Industry Leader
With branches in Lahaina, Hilo, and Honolulu, Hawaii First, Hawaii’s third largest condominium and homeowner association management company, today announced joining Associa, the nation’s industry leader.
Sands of Kahana Highly Anticipated Children’s Pool Now Open
Sands of Kahana today announced the grand opening of the highly awaited children’s’ pool at the Sands of Kahana Vacation Club.
UHERO Hawaii Construction 2011 Forecast: Flat Except for Government Contracts
Economic experts at the University of Hawaii Economic Research Organization (UHERO) believe that private construction has largely stabilized in the islands and is poised for limited growth mainly due to government contracting lead by the rail transit project
Business Resource Center Announces February Workshops
The County of Maui Office of Economic Development announced today its schedule of upcoming business startup, financing, and business development workshops for February.
Central Pacific Financial 1-for-20 Stock Split Starts Trading Tomorrow
Central Pacific Financial Corp. (CPF), parent company of Central Pacific Bank (CPB), today announced that the one-for-twenty reverse stock split of its outstanding common stock will begin trading tomorrow, February 3.
