Maui Business
REPORT: Hawaiian is #1 in Punctuality, Fewest Cancellations
Hawaiian was the most reliable airline out of 16 leading U.S. carriers for the month January 2011, according to a monthly report issued by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT).
Maui County Unemployment Rises; State Remains The Same
Unemployment in Maui County rose 1/2 percent between January 2011 and December 2010 to 7.9 percent, according to non-seasonally adjusted unemployment numbers announced today by the Hawaii State Department of Labor and Industrial Relations (DLIR).
Nominations for Hawaii PRSA Public Relations Award Now Open
By Sonia Isotov The Hawai‘i Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) is now accepting entries for the 28th annual Koa Anvil awards to recognize outstanding public relations programs and tactics throughout the islands. Established in 1983, this competition is open to all public relations professionals in Hawaii, not just PRSA members. Entries […]
UH Maui Professor Receives $10,000 IBM Award For Energy Lab
The IBM Corporation recently awarded Professor Debasis Bhattacharya, J.D., DBA, University of Hawaii Maui College (UHMC), $10,000 for his development of a program that creates a living laboratory on energy sustainability.
$250,000 Grant To Help Business Prepare for APEC Summit
In a joint written statement released earlier this week, Senators Daniel K. Inouye and Daniel K. Akaka announced that Hawaii will receive a $250,000 grant to prepare small business for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit.
Maui Weekly Initial Jobless Claims Drop 40%
Fewer initial unemployment claims were filed in Maui County for the week ending Feb 26 compared to the same week last year.
Manele Resort Auction Signals Awakening High-End Market
A one-day $6 million sale of residences at Manele Resort may be demonstrating an awakening of the once still high-end, second home market in Hawaii.
Mayor Arakawa Invites Public on Walk During Workplace Wellness Week
On Monday, Mayor Alan Arakawa signed a proclamation designating April 3-9 as Workplace Wellness Week in Maui County.
MEO Evening Business Planning Class Begins March 15
Budding entrepreneurs and business startups will want to take advantage of the night-time business planning series being offered by MEO Business Development Corp., an affiliate of Maui Economic Opportunity, Inc. (MEO), during March and April.
Hawaiian Electric Now Providing All Customers with Lower Rates for Conservation
Oahu customers are the last of Hawaiian Electric’s customers to receive the new tiered electric rate structure already in place for Maui Electric and Hawaii Electric Light Company customers.
Business Resource Center Announces March Workshops
The County of Maui Office of Economic Development announced today its schedule of upcoming business startup, financing, and business development workshops for February.
SBA, State Agencies Coordinating Trade, Export Promotion Grant
The Hawaii District Small Business Administration (SBA), the Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT), and other state and federal agencies, are meeting today to plan application of a multi-million dollar, federal small business exporting grant.
Commercial Fishing Allowed in Kahoolawe Waters This Weekend
The Kaho`olawe Island Reserve Commission (KIRC) has announced the trolling schedule for permitted vessels for the month of March, 2011.
Alaska Airlines Increases Hawaii Flights, Again
Maui businesses can expect a bump in spring tourism numbers from West Coast cities and Alaska as a result of low fares being offered today at Alaska Airlines.
Four Season to Host 9th ‘Aipono Maui Restaurant Awards April 17
Sponsored by the Maui No Ka Oi Magazine, the 2011 Aipono Awards Gala will be held Sunday, April 17 at the Four Seasons Maui Resort.
CENSUS 2010: Maui County Population Increased 21%
The U.S. Census Bureau today released detailed 2010 Census population totals and demographic characteristics to the governor and leadership of the state legislature in Hawaii.
Kihei, Lahaina Top U.S. Vacation Rental Hot Spots
Kihei secures the top Hawaii spot at number four in the nation. Lahaina is eighth in the U.S.
Chinese Investment Firm Eyes New Nonstop Weekly Shanghai-Honolulu Route
The private-sector Hawaii Tourism Association (HiTA) is working with a Shanghai-based investment company and a new Chinese airline carrier to bring three scheduled weekly nonstop flights direct from Shanghai to Honolulu.
Certified Management Relocates Maui Branch to Kihei
Certified Management, Inc., an Associa company, announced that its current office in Wailuku will soon be moving to a new location in Kihei.
HFF Arranges $80 Million Refinance for Whalers Village
Holiday Fenoglio Fowler, LP (HFF) announced yesterday that it has arranged an $80 million refinancing for the Whalers Village shopping center located in Kaanapali, Maui.
