Maui Business
December Brings Changes To New Makena Resort
At newly-named Makena Beach & Golf Resort, General Manager and Landmark Hotels Group Senior VP, Shawn Sweeney recently announced two key appointments and opened one new restaurant.
19% Growth for Maui November Tourism; Momentum Continues in 2011
The Hawaii Tourism Authority President/CEO Mike McCartney stated today that November was another strong month for visitor arrivals and expenditures on all island; 2011 tourism momentum expected to continue.
Travel Weekly Readers Name Maui Best Hawaii Destination
Maui was honored with the Best Hawaii Destination and Hawaii as the Best U.S. Destination at Travel Weekly’s 8th Annual Readers Choice Awards New York gala
High Tech Maui Career Fair Features Good Paying Jobs
The 9th Annual High Tech Maui Holiday Career Fair happens December 29 from 12 noon to 4 pm at the Malcolm Center in the Maui Research & Technology Park. This Wednesday, the Holiday Career Fair will offer local applicants a unique opportunity to meet and discuss their qualifications in person with top science and technology personnel. […]
Hawaiian Telcom becomes a public company
Public trading of began today for Hawaiian Telcom common stock. The move toward becoming a public company is part of a reorganization plan
Unemployment Benefits Extended For 18,000
The Department of Labor & Industrial Relations (DLIR) estimates that up to 18,000 unemployed individuals in Hawaii may receive a total of $340 million dollars in benefits due to the extension of EUC.
Emerging Industries Account for 69,600 Jobs
A new report released yesterday indicates the high-performing activities in Hawaii’s targeted industry portfolio accounts for about 69,600 jobs; 9.0% of all civilian jobs in 2010.
Livestock Owners Must Register By 2011 Or Lose Brands
Hawaii livestock brand owners have until December 31, 2010 to re-register their brands with the Hawaii Department of Agriculture (HDOA) or risk losing their brands.
New Maui Social Media Users Group Forming
New Social Media Users Group forming Janaury 13 in Kihei will feature a panel discussion with local experts.
DR Horton Townhomes Featured at January Chamber After Hours
Developer DR Horton To Host Maui Chamber Business After Hours at new Lahaina town home community Ho`onanea January 19.
Hawaii Population Grows 12.3%
Hawaii’s population reached 1,360,301 on April 1, 2010 and represent 12.3 percent increase between 2000 and 2010.
Green Jobs Expected to Increase 26% in 2 Years
The State of Hawaii Department of Labor and Industrial Relations released its first workforce assessment of the green industry.
WestJet plans temporary service between Maui and two locations in Canada
The non-stop flights are planned between Calgary and Honolulu and Maui, and between Edmonton and Maui.
Lāna‘i Visitors Bureau Turns to Social Networking in New Campaign
For the next six months, a team of seven high profile bloggers will post information, video and photographs sharing their authentic travel experience of Lanai.
State to Break Ground on Hana Boat Ramp Improvements
Groundbreaking for a $3.8 million improvement project at Hana Boat Ramp begins next week. A ceremony marking the start of the project will take place at noon on Thursday, December 23, followed by an informational meeting from 1-2 p.m. to address community concerns.
Atlantis Submarines celebrates 5 year anniversary of Carthaginian artificial reef
Five years ago this week, Lahaina’s Carthaginian was transformed into an artificial reef by Atlantis Submarines. The 97-foot whaling vessel was sunk a half mile offshore of Lahaina
Radio Upgrades result in Crisper Sound for West Side Listeners
Da Jam 98.3 FM, Mauis leading 18-34 radio station, announces the change of its West Maui frequency from 107.3 FM to 107.1 FM. The switch for West side listeners went into effect yesterday, Thursday, December 16, 2010.
New Hilo Flights from Continental in June
Continental Airlines has announced two new direct flights to the Big Island. The daily non-stop service between Hilo and Los Angeles, and the once-weekly service to Hilo from San Francisco, begins June 9, 2011.
Tree Disguise Suggested for Proposed Hana Cell Tower
A tree-type disguise was recommended to mask a proposed 40-foot cell tower in Hana, Maui. The suggestion was made by the State Historic Preservation Division
Judiciary says Court System Suffering from Budget Cuts and Furloughs
Here on Maui, the Judiciary’s Maui/Molokai Drug Court program lost four full-time equivalent positions after suffering a $420,000 cut to its annual allocation.
