Maui Business
Visitors to Maui in September 2023 following the Lahaina wildfires was half the volume of the same period in 2022
The impacts from the Maui wildfires were significant in September 2023 with both visitor arrivals and visitor expenditures down by more than 50% for Maui for the month compared to 2022.
Aloha Pacific members and community raise $56,000 for Maui relief efforts
The Aloha Pacific Foundation, along with Aloha Pacific Federal Credit Union, its members and the community have raised more than $56,000 for the Hawaiʻi Community Foundation’s Maui Strong Fund for ongoing disaster relief efforts.
American Savings Bank hosts annual Statewide Volunteer Day on National Make a Difference Day
American Savings Bank will host its annual Statewide Seeds of Service Volunteer Day, in partnership with counties, schools, and nonprofits across Hawaiʻi on Oct. 28.
Hirono announces more than $7.4M to help Hawaiʻi households with home energy costs
US Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI), a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, announced that Hawaiʻi was awarded more than $7.4 million in funding for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). She said this funding will help individuals and families with low incomes in Hawaiʻi lower their home energy costs, such as their cooling bills in the summer.
Leaders launch Kōkua for Maui to support Maui business and economy post-wildfires
While monetary contributions and fundraisers have been helpful, the Kōkua for Maui program offers the public a chance to connect with individuals and businesses and create an added economic boost.
CocoNene to raise money for fire-affected Maui Businesses with “Maui Biz Ornaments”
The collection of wooden collectable ornaments will feature participating Maui businesses and will be available for purchase starting on Nov. 3, 2023 on the HI Biz website. Organizers say 50% of the sales from these ornaments will be channeled directly to the affected businesses, aiding their efforts to recover and rebuild.
Mortgage Assistance event this Friday and Saturday in West Maui
The Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Division of Financial Institutions is hosting a Mortgage Assistance Event to provide support for homeowners and business owners that have been impacted by the Maui wildfires.
The event will be on Friday, Oct. 27 and Saturday, Oct. 28 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa (200 Nohea Kai Drive, Lahaina, Hawaiʻi 96761) in the Monarchy Ballrooms 1 and 2—formerly the site of the American Red Cross Family Assistance Center.
Advanced Neurosurgery of Hawaiʻi opens Kahului clinic
Advanced Neurosurgery of Hawai‘i (ANH) opens a clinic in Kahului today, at 200 Kalepa Place, Suite 203.
Wildfire impacts result in unavailable vacation rental units on Maui in September 2023
Many vacation rental units continued to be unavailable in West Maui in September due to the Maui wildfires that occurred in Lahaina on Aug. 8, 2023.
Queen Kaʻahumanu Center offers free rent and $2K stipend to businesses impacted by fires
Queen Ka‘ahumanu Center announced that it will recognize businesses impacted by the recent Maui wildfires with free rent for three months on a center Cart and a $2,000 cash stipend to help get them back on their feet.
$140,000 gifted to nonprofits addressing digital equity in Hawaiʻi
These programs include helping Hawaiʻi’s youth excel with new technology, tutoring our keiki and kūpuna for digital literacy, and improving technical skills in women transitioning back into the workforce.
Teens learn value of saving for goals, like grad party, at MEO Financial Literacy Workshop
About 30 intermediate and high school students learned the value of budgeting and saving for goals, like a graduation party, at the Maui Economic Opportunity Teen Financial Literacy Workshop, held Oct. 9 and 10 at MEO in Wailuku.
Four county mayors visit Lahaina disaster zone; Next phase of reopening set for Nov. 1
Mayors from Kauaʻi, Oʻahu and Hawaiʻi Island visited Front Street, Lahaina Harbor and a re-entry zone together for the first time on Monday. The site visit comes 11 weeks after the August 2023 Lahaina wildfire that claimed the lives of at least 99 people.
HPM Foundation makes 5-year pledge totaling $100K for college scholarships at UH
The HPM Foundation has made a five-year pledge totaling $100,000 to the University of Hawai‘i Foundation to provide college scholarships for students enrolled at University of Hawai‘i campuses across the state.
Nexamp to hold virtual community meeting with updates on shared solar in Kīhei, Nov. 14
NEXAMP will share information about its Community Based Renewable Energy (CBRE) shared solar project proposed to be built mauka of Pi’ilani Highway in Kihei above the Maui Research and Technology Park.
Upcoming events from the Maui Economic Development Board
The Hawaiʻi Women in Business Seminar Series continues with “Learning the Ins and Outs of WBENC Certification” on Oct. 26, and “Adaptive Capacity for Business” on Nov. 30.
L&L Hawaiian Barbecue expands to Boulder, Colo.
L&L Hawaiian Barbecue has opened its 4th Colorado location in Boulder, offering locals a taste of Hawaiian comfort cuisine and a sense of ‘ohana.
Culture Curl Studio hosts National First Responders Day for Kula and Lahaina
Culture Curl Studio is offering free hair washing and styling services on Oct. 28 in recognition of National First Responders Day.
Project Hawaiʻi receives $20,000 grant from Spectrum for teen mentoring program
The nonprofit Project Hawai’i has received a $20,000 Spectrum Digital Education grant for funding its Teen Mentoring Program, which works hands-on with homeless teenagers to create a learning environment to end their cycle of poverty.
US Small Business Administration launches Business Resource and Assessment Center in Kīhei
The US Small Business Administration has launched a Business Resource and Assessment Center in Kīhei’s Maui Research and Technical Center, offering information and assistance for those looking to start, relaunch, or expand a small business.
