Maui Business
MEDB presents free Women in Business Seminar Series and Maui TechOhana talk
The Maui Economic Development Board is presenting an exciting lineup of events to support women and minority-owned small businesses in the community.
AARP Hawaiʻi hosts Maui seminar on avoiding scams, May 4
AARP Hawaiʻi is holding a “Thinking Money” seminar at 5:30 p.m. on May 4 at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center.
Maui’s unemployment rate rises to 3.4% in March 2023
Maui’s unemployment rate increased to 3.4% in March of 2023, up from 3.2% in February. When compared to last year, Maui County’s unemployment rate was up from 3.3%, and Maui Island’s rate was up from 3.2%.
Traci Fujita named the Council’s representative on MEO Board
Traci Fujita, who currently serves as the director of the Office of Council Services, has joined the Maui Economic Opportunity Board of Directors, filling the Council representative spot.
Duckine Restaurant partners with chef, Maui Cookie Lady for sweet & spicy treat
Duckine Restaurant in Lahaina is teaming up with award-winning chef Alvin Savella and Maui Cookie Lady to offer a special dessert collaboration for the month of April.
Imua Family Services Partners with ʻOhana Fuels’ “Fuel Up. Do Good.” program
Throughout the months of April, May and June, every purchase of gasoline at an ʻOhana Fuels location on Maui will help support Imua Family Services’ Camp Imua program as part of its “Fuel Up. Do Good.” program.
Maui Mompreneur Spring Event, April 29-30
The Maui Mompreneur Spring Craft and Gift Fair is scheduled for 4-8 p.m. on Saturday, April 29, and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 30, 2023. The event takes place at the University of Hawaiʻi Pāʻina Building.
“Hawaiʻi on the Hill” to return after a 3 year hiatus, to showcase 50 Hawaiʻi companies
After a three-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, US Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) will once again host the 7th Annual “Hawaiʻi on the Hill” event this June in Washington, D.C.
MEO Annual Report shows 19,239 individuals and families were helped in 2022
Maui Economic Opportunity assisted 19,239 individuals and families and helped 15,203 achieve economic stability and security, according to the nonprofit agency’s recently released 2022 Annual Report.
Imua Family Services named among Best Places to Work in 2023
Imua Family Services has once again been named one of Hawaiʻi’s Best Places to Work, according to a new ranking issued by Hawaii Business Magazine. The publication bestowed the honor on Imua for a 13th time.
Sen. Hirono to visit local business to promote “Hawaiʻi on the Hill” event this summer
The Monday visits will include stops at Hawaiian Host, LLC, the Pacific Gateway Center’s Culinary Business Incubator, and the Hawaiian Chip Company/Menehune Mac Candies facilities. The pair will meet with business owners and employees, sample products and tour the facilities.
AAA Hawaiʻi: Hawaiʻi gas prices drop more than 40 cents from last year
Hawaiʻi drivers got some relief at the pump in the last week as gas prices dropped to more than 40 cents lower than this time last year in most areas, according to the AAA Hawaiʻi Weekend Gas Watch.
ASB mortgage options to expand affordable home ownership access to Native Hawaiians
American Savings Bank is now approved by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development to provide HUD 184A and FHA 247 loans to the Native Hawaiian community. The loan programs are designed to provide affordable financing options to Native Hawaiians for the purchase and refinance of homes on Department of Hawaiian Home Lands leased land.
Aloha House awarded Neighborhood Grant from The Starbucks Foundation
Aloha House was selected to receive a $2,000 grant from The Starbucks Foundation’s Neighborhood Grants program. This grant award was awarded, thanks to nominations from local Starbucks partners (employees) who recognized Aloha House’s work helping people with substance use and mental health issues on Maui.
Molokaʻi Real Property Assessment office closing temporarily due to staff shortage
The County of Mauiʻs Molokaʻi Real Property Assessment office located at Mitchell Pauole Center in Kaunakakai will close temporarily from Tuesday, April 4 to Friday, April 14 due to a staffing shortage.
Hawaiian Electric hosts Maui update on renewable energy and generation plans
Hawaiian Electric will hold a community meeting on April 13 to provide an update on the renewable energy transition and recent developments on the status of the island’s existing power generation resources.
Hawaiian Telcom’s Climate Action Plan builds on its mission to expand fiber network
In celebration of Earth Month, Hawaiian Telcom is sharing information about its climate action plan that aims to reduce the company’s greenhouse gas emissions by 40% in seven years.
Hawaiian Electric seeks public comment on draft Integrated Grid Plan
Hawaiian Electric has drafted an “Integrated Grid Plan: A pathway to a clean energy future” that aims to create a resilient, clean energy system powered by resources from Hawai‘i, for Hawai‘i.
Aquari-Om Yoga Classes Return to Maui Ocean Center
Maui Ocean Center is once again hosting twice weekly Aquari-Om yoga classes, with a portion of proceeds supporting sea turtle rescue and coral restoration efforts on Maui.
Record $8.1M in federal energy credits helps 7,500 electric customers
More than 7,500 Hawaiian Electric customers received a record $8.1 million in federal credits to reduce their energy bills, about $2.5 million more than last year.
