Maui Business

For small businesses that are rooted in a community, relying on the members of that community for support, it is crucial that they spend time giving back to the community that they rely on. However, this type of support is particularly crucial in times of tough economic struggles. People everywhere are struggling to make ends […]

Hawaiian Telcom Communications, Inc. today announced that it has successfully completed its reorganization and has emerged from its Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings.  The new ownership and capital structure of the Company have been approved by the Federal Communications Commission and the Hawaii Public Utilities Commission. Through its reorganization, Hawaiian Telcom has reduced its debt by […]

For an unprecedented 16th time, the island of Maui captured “Best Island in the World” honors in the 23rd annual CONDE NAST TRAVELER Readers’ Choice Awards Poll.  With a score of 90.7, it also garnered “Best Pacific Island” for the 20th consecutive year. According to the magazine, “Maui is the only island to score above […]

By Wendy Osher Maui’s economic picture is marked by an impressive tourism industry rebound, according to First Hawaiian Bank economic advisor and Hawaii Pacific University professor Dr. Leroy Laney, who was the featured speaker at the 36th Annual First Hawaiian Bank Economic Outlook Forum, held at the Maui Beach Hotel in Kahului on Thursday. [flashvideo […]

Maui Land & Pineapple Company, Inc. reported a $4.6 million loss in the 2nd Quarter of 2010.  That’s an improvement from the $54.2 million loss reported during the same quarter last year.  Revenues were $8.3 million, $400,000 less than the $8.7 million revenues reported at the same time last year. A company press release says […]

Hawaiian Airlines announced the planned launch of a new Honolulu to Seoul South Korea flight to begin in January (2011).  The announcement coupled with the airlines plans to begin daily service between Honolulu and Haneda International Airport in Tokyo later this year, is a significant step towards overseas expansion to Asia.  The Korea Flight will […]

Posted by Wendy Osher [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2uf3rR9UvR0[/youtube] VIP Foodservice’s Cash n’ Carry store in Kahului re-opened as Cash n’ Carry Warehouse earlier this month, re-introducing the memorable Akahi red hotdogs that had been out of production for years.  The results of a six-month store renovation and transformation will were unveiled at a grand re-opening celebration on Friday, […]

By Wendy Osher The University of Hawai`i Maui College dedicated a new 15 kilowatt photovoltaic system today that is designed to reduce the college’s energy costs.  The non-petroleum based electricity system was installed by 80 students in two sustainable technology classes. [flashvideo file=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6TQd6FJz1wU /] The PV array is already helping to reduce the college’s demand […]

Hawaiian Airlines today, re-launched a San Diego – Maui route for the first time in two years.  The seasonal flight will add non-stop daily service between the locations and will boos Mau’s air seats by 18,000 during the island’s peak summer travel season. “We’re very pleased to again be offering the convenience of nonstop flights […]

Posted by Wendy Osher Executives with the newly established Haliimaile Pineapple Company will discuss the company’s operations at the upcoming meeting of the Governor’s Council of Neighbor Island Advisors for Maui.  Company board member, Doug MacCluer will speak on the company’s hiring of former Maui Land and Pineapple Company employees, and the effect of the […]

Posted by Wendy Osher VIP Foodservice’s Cash n’ Carry store in Kahului re-opens as Cash n’ Carry Warehouse this week.  The results of a six-month store renovation and transformation will be unveiled at a grand re-opening celebration this Friday, June 11, 2010 starting at 9 a.m. The remodeled warehouse features expanded offerings of more than […]

Today (Wednesday, June 02, 2010) is the deadline to register for an electrical energy storage seminar presented in part by the County of Maui.  The event itself is a full day seminar that takes place two weeks from today on Wednesday, June 16, 2010 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at UH Maui College. It […]

A historic decision was handed down on Tuesday that outlines in stream flow standards at 19 East Maui Streams. While water commission members saw it as a compromise, two of the main parties in the case have expressed concerns. Attorneys for the Native Hawaiian Legal Corporation, representing taro farmers and subsistence water users, plan to […]

Hawaii has been selected as an early launch site for the Nissan LEAF Electric Vehicle.  As a selected launch state, the all-electric Nissan LEAF will be available to Hawaii consumers before the other locations.  The initial U.S. launch is targeted for the early part of 2011. Nissan earlier announced that the LEAF would have a […]

The foreclosure sale of the Makena Beach & Golf Resort has been moved to May.  A bidder is being sought for the 310-room hotel located on 1,800 acres in South Maui. The property is situated at Maluaka Beach and includes two 18-hole golf courses designed by Robert Trent Jones, Jr., three restaurants and bars, and […]

Hawaiian Airlines took delivery of its first new airbus during a ceremony at the Airbus factory in Toulouse, France yesterday.  The airline plans to integrate up to 27 new 294-seat airbus A330-200 planes into its fleet over the next decade under its long-range fleet renewal and expansion plan. “Today’s ceremony marks an important moment in […]

Tourism in Hawaii is stabilizing according to Tourism Liaison Marsha Wienert who responded to statistics released for March 2010.  The monthly statistics Wienert said represented the largest increase in visitor spending in four years, benefiting nearly every sector of the economy. “March, boosted by spring break, brought increased visitor arrivals and slightly higher per person […]

Hawaiian Airlines reached a tentative agreement with union mechanics.  The deal with the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, District 142 is for a four-year contract with increased compensation for members and operational improvements for the company. The negotiations cover 600 employees, including those working as aircraft inspectors, mechanics, line service, cleaners, and contract […]

Hawai’i’s economic recovery has begun according to the latest economic    forecast released by the University of Hawaii Economic Research Organization. The Spring report says employment is stabilizing, with many sectors expected to add modest numbers of jobs as the year progresses. While growth is resuming, the pace of recovery—according to the report—will be slow.  […]

Maui’s mobile workforce just got faster with the launch of Oceanic Time Warner Cable’s 4G network in January. A celebration surrounding the product launch was held at the Wailea Marriott’s MALA restaurant, giving clients and businesses a chance to explore the new technology. [flashvideo file=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bRlwudErpQs /] “The world of high speed is quickly becoming two […]