Maui Business
Full service local produce market comes to Upcountry Maui
After 11 years of island-wide sales at farmers’ markets around Maui, ʻOkoʻa Farms has opened its first brick-and-mortar produce-driven store – ʻOkoʻa Farms – Fresh Upcountry Produce.
Maui Visitor Industry Hand Delivers Charity Walk checks to nonprofits
“Maui nonprofits are a needed support system for our communities,” says Lisa Paulson, Executive Director of the Maui Hotel & Lodging Association. “With the hardships of the recent wildfires, it was crucial to make this hard-earned money available to them immediately.”
Shops at Wailea job fair postponed
The job fair set to take place on Aug. 26 at The Shops at Wailea has been postponed until further notice.
Servco Foundation pledges $120,000 for Maui wildfire recovery
The Servco Foundation has committed an initial aid of $120,000 to recovery efforts on Maui, including contributions to the American Red Cross Hawaiʻi and assistance for displaced families with children.
Three Hawaiʻi Credit Unions unite to kōkua Maui
Aloha Pacific, HawaiʻiUSA, and Hawaiian Financial Federal Credit Unions have partnered to gather essential supplies for Maui community members affected by the recent natural disaster, accepting donations of various items at select Oʻahu branch locations.
IRS announces tax relief for victims of Maui wildfires
The Internal Revenue Service announced today, victims of wildfires in parts of Hawaiʻi that began on Aug. 8, 2023, now have until Feb. 15, 2024, to file various individual and business tax returns and make tax payments.
Rental cars pile up around Kahului Airport, reminiscent of COVID-era scene
With many travelers leaving West Maui amid the disastrous wildfires first reported on Aug. 8, the overflow of rental vehicles are piling up again around the Kahului Airport.
This time around, government leaders are choosing their words carefully to prevent unwanted economic impacts for the rest of the island and the state.
T-Mobile responds to Maui Wildfires: delivers hundreds of devices, charging supplies to displaced residents
All T-Mobile sites impacted by the fire have restored connection except for one that services Lahaina and was severely damaged. However, T-Mobile has the town of Lahaina now covered by a portable COW (cell on wheels) operating at the Lahaina Gateway Center.
FEMA official addresses business leaders in Hawaiʻi, urges disaster survivors on Maui to register for federal assistance
To date, FEMA has provided more than $2.3 million in assistance to more than 1,330 households, including more than $800,000 in initial rental assistance, Hooks said. FEMA wants all survivors to register as soon as possible so that they receive the help they need.
Hawaiian Telcom providing free community WiFi and phone service at three Maui shelters
Hawaiian Telcom is providing free community WiFi and phone service at three Maui shelters: War Memorial Gym in Wailuku, Kīhei Gym and Hannibal Tavares Community Center in Pukalani.
Central Pacific Bank continues efforts to help people impacted by Maui wildfires
The bank is waiving ATM and safe deposit box fees, expediting debit card and checkbook replacement and has established a hotline for Maui customers.
Disaster Legal Hotline set up by the Hawaiʻi State Bar Association to aid those impacted by wildfires
As a community service to aid those affected by the wildfires, the Hawaii State Bar Association is hosting a FREE legal hotline to provide legal assistance to the residents of Maui and the Big Island and any others adversely affected.
HTA: Gov. Green urges visitors to forego travel plans to West Maui
All non-essential travel to West Maui (including Lahaina, Nāpili, Kāʻanapali, and Kapalua) is strongly discouraged through the month of August, Gov. Josh Green said in his latest emergency proclamation.
Sentry Insurance announces support for Maui wildfire relief, offers employee match
In response to the devastating wildfires in Lahaina, Hawaiʻi and throughout Maui, Sentry Insurance today announced an initial contribution of $275,000 for immediate relief and recovery.
Spectrum opens out-of-home WiFi access points across Hawaiʻi to aid in wildfire response
Charter Communications has opened more than 8,000 Spectrum Out-of-Home WiFi access points across Hawaiʻi to aid the Maui wildfire response. In addition, Charter is providing free unlimited Spectrum WiFi access at four venues serving as community resource centers: War Memorial Gymnasium, Mayor Hannibal Tavares Community Center, War Memorial Stadium, and Iron Maehara Stadium.
Blue Hawaiian shifts operations from tourism to aiding Maui community devastated by wildfires
Blue Hawaiian Helicopters has shifted its operations from tourism to supporting disaster relief efforts in the areas devastated by the wildfires in Lahaina.
Cades Schutte, Cades Foundation each donate $35,000 for Maui wildfire relief
The law firm of Cades Schutte, its attorneys and staff have donated $36,630 to the Hawai‘i Community Foundation’s Maui Strong Fund and the nonprofit Cades Foundation has approved $25,000 to the Maui Strong Fund and $10,000 to American Red Cross.
Chamber Foundation establishes Business Relief Fund to provide aid to impacted businesses
The Chamber of Commerce’s Foundation has established a Business Relief Fund to help local businesses who have been impacted by the wildfires.
Hawaiian Electric Industries’ Charitable Foundation pledges $100,000 to Maui relief efforts
Hawaiian Electric Industries commits to donating $100,000 in wildfire relief efforts on Maui, aiming to support individuals, families, and community groups impacted by the wildfires.
“The dollar value of your Maui-based business” is the focus an upcoming presentation
The Maui County Business Resource Center hosts guest presenter Sandy Baz for discussion focused on “The dollar value of your Maui-based business.”
