Maui Business
Native Hawaiian Chamber of Commerce seeks nominations for annual ʻŌʻō Award
The Native Hawaiian Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for the 47th Annual ʻŌʻō Award.
Hawaiian Electric awards Maui renewable power project to ʻŪkiu Energy
Ameresco Inc., a leading cleantech integrator specializing in energy efficiency and renewable energy, has been awarded a contract from Hawaiian Electric Co. for the proposed ‘Ūkiu Energy 40-megawatt renewable energy site in Puʻu-nēnē.
First Hawaiian Bank to open new branch at Lahaina Cannery Mall following August wildfires
The bank’s employees from the former Lahaina Branch on Papalaua Street that was lost in the fire will be staffing the new location. FHB will be submitting applications for permits to begin construction at the Lahaina Cannery location and hopes to expedite the development of the new location.
US Trade Representative visits Maui for listening session on wildfire recovery
US Trade Representative Katherine Tai visited Maui Economic Opportunity’s Wailuku offices Wednesday, Feb. 21, for a listening session about the wildfire recovery.
UHERO: Construction up following Lahaina wildfires, partial recovery of visitor and labor market on Maui
Hawaiʻi’s economy has been sustained by a resilient US economy and the gradual return of international visitors. According to the University of Hawaiʻi Economic Research Organization’s first quarter forecast for 2024, with the islands’ post-pandemic recovery now largely complete, the economy will downshift this year, and growth will increasingly come from local sources, including a robust construction sector bolstered by the rebuilding of Lahaina, Maui.
Blue Hawaiian welcomes new leader to oversee Blue Hawaiian Activities
Blue Hawaiian announced today the appointment of Myra Galinato as company’s Vice President of Blue Hawaiian Activities. With 25 years of experience, Galinato has demonstrated a proven-track record of driving profitability, fostering collaborative partnerships, and elevating industry standards, according to a company announcement. Galinato has been with Blue Hawaiian for three years, most recently as […]
Award-winning journalist to keynote Hawaiʻi Energy Conference
Author and Wall Street Journal reporter Katherine Blunt will be a keynote speaker for the 11th Hawaiʻi Energy Conference in May at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center, according to an announcement.
Kaiser Permanente expands maternity services on Maui
Kaiser Permanente Hawaii – Maui’s largest OB-GYN department – yesterday announced the expansion of its maternity services across the Valley Isle.
College students sought for Central Pacific Bank’s summer internship program
Central Pacific Bank is seeking ambitious and dynamic college students for its 2024 Summer Internship Program. The summer jobs come with experience in banking and finance and “competitive compensation” for participants.
January hotel performance report: Maui tourism rebounding in room occupancy rates
Half a year after the devastating Aug. 8 Maui wildfires, tourism is making a comeback in Maui County when measured by hotel occupancy but not so much by room revenue, according to the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority’s monthly hotels performance report released Tuesday.
‘Under the Sea’ fundraiser set March 16 for the Maui Chamber of Commerce
The third annual Alaska Airlines BizMixx fundraiser for the Maui Chamber of Commerce will be held March 16 at the Grand Wailea Resort Maui. Cocktails will be served from 6 to 7 p.m., followed by dinner, entertainment and a silent auction.
Haggai Institute affordable housing proposal headed to Maui County Council for review
Another affordable housing proposal is headed to the Maui County Council, but this one is not “shovel ready.” It’s built already, although it’s going to be a multimillion-dollar fixer-upper.
Hawaiʻi real estate data firm completes major system upgrade to new custom platform
Hawaiʻi Information Service retired its 27-year-old REsearch MLS system, moving all REALTOR members to HIMLS with zero downtime.
Pāʻia Floral opens with fresh flower finds on North Shore, Maui
The new Pāʻia Floral shop opened its doors over the weekend, offering a fresh find for flower seekers on Maui’s North Shore. The business is Native Hawaiian and wahine-owned, and is a sister company to Pukalani Floral and Kanuihele, a business focused on music, dance and craft.
Central Pacific Bank celebrates its 70th anniversary
Central Pacific Bank celebrated its 70th anniversary yesterday by acknowledging its history and founding mission.
‘Mise Matsuri’ set for celebration of Girls’ Day and Mise Kimono’s second anniversary
Mise Kimono, which offers modern Japanese fashions with a touch of Hawaii influence, will celebrate its second anniversary at the Queen Ka’ahumanu Center with a “Mise Matsuri” on March 3.
Upcoming events for entrepreneurs and small-business owners
The Maui Economic Development Board has announced two upcoming events: A networking event featuring a Pacific Disaster Center speaker and a free DBE application workshop.
Kaiser Permanente Hawaii appoints Diana “Jill” Riggs to chief administrative officer
Kaiser Permanente Hawaii today announced that Diana “Jill” Riggs, RN, MSN, has been appointed to chief administrative officer and senior vice president of Care Delivery Operations for Hawaii Permanente Medical Group. She replaces Sally Lee, RN, MSN, who is retiring after a 15-year career at Kaiser Permanente.
Hawaiian Holdings stockholders approve acquisition with Alaska Air Group
Hawaiian Holdings, Inc. today announced that its stockholders have voted to adopt the merger agreement with Alaska Air Group, Inc.
Grammy award-winner and Maui High alumnus, Jason Baum to keynote at Hawaiʻi STEM Conference
Maui Economic Development Board’s STEMworks program announced that Grammy award-winning Maui High alumnus, Jason Baum, will be one of the keynote speakers for the 15th Annual Hawai’i STEM Conference, which will take place on April 4-5 at the Hawai’i Convention Center in Honolulu.
