Maui Business
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.
Canada’s WestJet Announces New Non-Stop Vancouver to Maui Summer Service
WestJet Airline summer schedule will include daily non stop service from Vancouver to Maui beginning May 2.
First Insurance Acquires Yamaga Client List To Offer Risk & Safety Management Services
Maui clients of C.K. Yamaga Safety & Health Consultant could now be served by First Insurance Company of Hawaii following a client list acquisition by the company.
Bank of Hawaii Net Income Grows 27.7% in 2010
By Sonia Isotov While the Bank of Hawaii (BOH) yesterday reported flat net income for the 4th quarter 2010, and for the year, BOH reported a 27.7% net income increase. Bank of Hawaii Corporation yesterday reported net income of $40.6 million or $0.84 per diluted share for the fourth quarter of 2010 compared with $40.5 […]
