Maui Business
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.
Kahoolawe Waters Open This Weekend
The Kaho`olawe Island Reserve Commission (KIRC) has announced the trolling schedule for permitted vessels in the month of February, 2011.
Inouye “Earmark” Moratorium Will Affect Many
Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Daniel K. Inouye yesterday announced that the Committee will implement a moratorium on earmarks for the current session of Congress.
Grand Wailea Owners File Bankruptcy; Operations Continue
The owner of the Grand Wailea Resort Hotel & Spa along with several other luxury hotels and golf courses sought bankruptcy protection yesterday in Manhanttan, Bloomberg is reporting.
Good Year, Strong Finish for Hawaiian
Hawaiian Holdings, Inc., parent company of Hawaiian Airlines, Inc., today reported operating revenue increase of 16% to $34.8 million and operating income increase of 39% to $22.4 million over the same quarter a year ago.
Low Demand for Cement Confirms Construction Slowdown Will Last
Ameron International Corp.’s Hawaii Division said yesterday that sales and profits were lower for the fourth quarter, and for the full year, for the same periods in 2009, due mainly to the weak demand for aggregates and concrete on both Oahu and Maui.
Pacific BioDiesel Wins Military Contract, Venture Capital Award
On Friday, the Governor and military leaders will hold a press event announcing Maui-based Pacific BioDiesel’s new $2.4 million contract to assist the military in a biofuels demonstration project on Oahu.
Agriculture Advisory All Islands On Livestock Disease Outbreak in S. Korea
Ranchers and livestock operators on all islands are being strongly encouraged by the state Dept of Agriculture to review their biosecurity practices to prevent the virus from being transmitted to their farms and ranches.
NFL Charities Donates $100,000 to 26 Non-Profits; 2 on Maui Benefit
South Maui Sharks and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Maui are among twenty-six Hawaiian non-profit organizations who will benefit from $100,000 as part of the NFL Charities Pro Bowl Grant Program, the NFL announced Thursday.
Abercrombie Nominates Jesse Souki Director of State Planning Office
Former County of Maui Deputy Corporation Counsel Jesse Souki has been nominated for the State Director of the Office of Planning by Governor Abercrombie.
Taco Bell Lawsuit Alleges False Advertising; Is Meat All Beef
With three Taco Bell locations on Maui, customers may be interested to know that an Alabama law firm has filed a consumer rights class action lawsuit against the Taco Bell Corporation.
2010 Visitor Data Shows Hawai‘i Tourism Definitely in Recovery
According to the latest numbers released by the Hawaii Tourism Authority today, tourism showed a strong level of recovery in 2010, attracting more than 7 million visitors and $11.4 billion in visitor spending.
Young Brothers Goes Green with 400 Solar Panels
The 116kW photovoltaic system is capable of producing enough energy to power more than 1,000 light bulbs for a full year.
