Maui Business
2024 Hawai‘i Agriculture Conference announces open registration
September 13, 2024 · 3:45 AM UTC
Registration is now open for the 2024 Hawai‘i Agriculture Conference – AG2024 – to be held Nov. 7 and 8, 2024 at the Hawai‘i Convention Center.
HCF honors nonprofit leaders with 2024 Ho‘okele Awards
September 12, 2024 · 12:00 AM UTC
The Hawaiʻi Community Foundation recognized four exceptional leaders in the Hawaiʻi nonprofit sector with its 22nd Annual Ho‘okele Awards. Recipients include: Maude Cumming, Executive Director, Family Life Center; Janice Ikeda, Founding Executive Director, Vibrant Hawai‘i; Kūhiō Lewis, CEO, Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement; and Kelly Maluo-Pearson, CEO, Boys & Girls Club of Maui.
Hawai‘i nonprofits encouraged to apply for grants from Hawaiian Telcom in October
September 11, 2024 · 9:00 PM UTC
Nonprofit organizations focused on improving economic and social mobility, and environmental sustainability in Hawai‘i are encouraged to apply for a grant from Hawaiian Telcom powered by the Bell Charitable Foundation.
CocoNene opens new Maui store at The Shops at Wailea
September 11, 2024 · 12:00 AM UTC
CocoNene, a local brand known for its made-in-Hawaiʻi products, opened its third Maui store on Tuesday, Sept. 10, at The Shops at Wailea.
‘If The Shoe Fits’ owner retires as shoe cobbler after 20 years
September 10, 2024 · 9:00 PM UTC
Teri Edmonds has reached the end of the road as a shoe cobbler. For 20 years, she has provided Maui’s only shoe repair service at If The Shoe Fits. Now, she’s retiring from shoe repairs and starting to turn away that business.
MEO hosts SBA roundtable with local business and community leaders
September 9, 2024 · 9:30 PM UTC
US Small Business Administration Associate Administrator Francisco Sánchez Jr. convened a roundtable of local business and community leaders Thursday to listen and learn about SBA’s performance following the Aug. 8, 2023, wildfires.
Killing Fields survivor struggles to ‘just hang on’ more than a year after Maui wildfires
September 8, 2024 · 4:24 PM UTC
Whaler’s Fine Jewelry owner Tien Doan is no stranger to adversity. A survivor of Pol Pot’s “Killing Fields” in Cambodia, Doan lost his Front Street family home to last year’s wildfire, along with two vacation rental properties — reduced to ashes.
AES Hawaiʻi launches Kūihelani Solar-Plus-Storage in Central Maui—Hawaiʻi’s largest solar power facility
September 8, 2024 · 3:26 PM UTC
AES Hawaiʻi held a blessing ceremony on Friday to launch Kūihelani solar-plus-storage, Hawai‘i’s largest solar facility, which is producing electricity for Maui at 8-cents per kilowatt hour, the lowest renewable energy cost in the state. The facility produces 60 MW of renewable energy, enough to power 27,000 Maui homes.
Annual Mayor’s Small Business Awards Nominees Announced
September 5, 2024 · 1:30 AM UTC
The Maui Chamber of Commerce has announced nominees for the 2024 Mayor’s Small Business Awards, which will be held on Sept. 19.
Jason Economou takes the helm as Maui United Way’s new CEO
September 4, 2024 · 8:25 PM UTC
Today, Maui United Way announced that Jason Economou is now serving as President and CEO of the organization. Economou is a local attorney and nonprofit professional with a long history of community service and philanthropy.
Ralph Mesick joins CPB as senior executive vice president and chief risk officer
September 4, 2024 · 7:52 PM UTC
Ralph Mesick, a Hawaiʻi banker with nearly 40 years of financial services experience, has joined Central Pacific Bank (CPB) as its senior executive vice president and chief risk officer, according to an announcement today by Arnold Martines, CPB chairman, president and chief executive officer.
Bacon Universal launches Bacon Rentals, a dedicated equipment rental division
September 3, 2024 · 11:30 PM UTC
Bacon Universal announced the launch of Bacon Rentals, a new division dedicated to providing best-in-class equipment rentals, further enhancing the company’s longstanding commitment to the Hawaiʻi market.
MEO’s Patty Copperfield named PBN 40 Under 40 honoree
August 31, 2024 · 7:30 PM UTC
Maui Economic Opportunity Transportation Director Patty Copperfield was recognized Thursday night as one of Hawaiʻi’s best and brightest young leaders, earning a spot on Pacific Business News’ 40 Under 40 Class of 2024.
Hawaiʻi State FCU donates $5K to Parents and Children Together
August 30, 2024 · 2:00 AM UTC
Hawaiʻi State Federal Credit Union recently presented a donation of $5,000 to Parents And Children Together in support of the nonprofit’s ongoing programs and services. The donation will help PACT continue its work of providing comprehensive services to empower Hawaiʻi’s most vulnerable families and communities.
UHERO expands its housing team with two nationally acclaimed researchers specializing in housing affordability
August 29, 2024 · 6:20 PM UTC
Earlier this summer, UHERO published its analysis of Maui’s legislation to regulate Transient Vacation Rental (TVR) properties, stating, “If the policy is enacted in full, it would increase Maui’s long-term residential housing stock by 13%, representing a dramatic increase in housing supply,” said UHERO’s economists. “Reductions in tourism or property tax revenues would also present serious challenges to Maui County… Understanding the broad impacts of this policy will be key to understanding future economic conditions on Maui.”
MEDB to host annual Ke Alahele Education Fund Dinner, Oct. 26
August 28, 2024 · 8:27 PM UTC
The Maui Economic Development Board, Inc. announces the return of their Ke Alahele Education Fund Benefit Dinner & Auction, themed “Pathways to Our Future.” This signature, in-person event will take place on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, at the Wailea Beach Resort–Marriott, Maui. The evening will begin with a reception and silent auction at 4:30 p.m., followed by a dinner at 6 p.m.
Queen Kaʻahumanu Center change of zoning gets final Council approval for redevelopment
August 28, 2024 · 3:00 PM UTC
Maui County Council members approved on second-and-final reading Tuesday land use measures to pave the way for redevelopment of Queen Kaʻahumanu Center as it struggles amid a nationwide decline in brick-and-mortar shopping malls. Bills 67 and 68 advance to Mayor Richard Bissen for final action.
Shop Lahaina Businesses at Kōkua for Maui, Aug. 30 at the Sheraton Maui
August 26, 2024 · 6:37 PM UTC
The LahainaTown Action Committee, in partnership with the Mayor’s Office of Economic Development will host their next Kōkua for Maui Shop Local and Show Aloha event on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, at the Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa. This special event brings together the community and visitors in support of Lahaina’s resilient local businesses.
Andaz Maui welcomes new general manager Richard Elliott
August 25, 2024 · 1:00 AM UTC
Andaz Maui at Wailea Resorts has announced the appointment of Richard Elliott as the resort’s general manager. With a career spanning over two decades with Hyatt, Elliott brings experience and passion for hospitality to his new role.
Imua Family Services benefits from one-year sales of Maui ʻOma custom coffee blend
August 23, 2024 · 3:00 PM UTC
HawaiiUSA Federal Credit Union is celebrating the one-year anniversary of its Life Matters Collective, an inaugural partnership showcasing both long-standing business partnerships and valued community partners of Hawaiʻi’s largest credit union.