Maui Business
Smart Charge Hawaiʻi launches in effort to help EV drivers optimize charging
As part of their participation, customers will be given access to ev.energy’s mobile app that provides EV drivers with the ability to track their EV charging costs and consumption at home and on the go.
OHA offers new agricultural loan for Native Hawaiian farmers
The Mahi ‘Ai Agricultural Loan Program is designed to meet the business needs of Native Hawaiians who are starting a farm or expanding an existing one.
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Survey: Hawaiʻi ranks high among visitors for safety, giving back
An overwhelming majority of visitors ranked Hawai‘i as a safe and secure destination and ideal for volunteering and giving back, according to the results of a survey conducted by the State of Hawai‘i Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism during the first quarter of 2023.
3 Maui County health centers benefit from $15M partnership with Stupski Foundation
Stupski Foundation, in its largest single program investment to date, will provide $15 million to seven Community Health Centers across Hawai‘i, including three in Maui County.
Molokaʻi Auto Parts receives $10,000 grant in for community contributions
Molokaʻi Auto Parts, an automotive supply store serving the Molokaʻi community, has been awarded a $10,000 grant through the Fiserv Back2Business program, a collaboration with American Savings Bank.
Honsador Lumber Spring 2023 High School Hero Award winners
Honsador Lumber presents four winners with the Spring 2023 High School Hero Award.
American Savings Bank donates $368,000 to local nonprofits, sets giving record
American Savings Bank has raised $368,268 through its 2023 Kahiau Giving Campaign to support local charity organizations.
American Savings Bank and Hawaiʻi Community Lending invest $4.3M in Native Hawaiian homeownership
American Savings Bank joined forces with Hawaiʻi Community Lending to make a $4.3 million investment in homeownership opportunities for eligible native Hawaiians residing on Hawaiian home lands.
Webinar for Hawaiʻi businesses interested in 2023 Tokyo International Gift Show
The Maui Food Technology Center is hosting a free informational webinar on May 31 for Hawaiʻi businesses interested in participating in the 95th Tokyo International Gift Show.
Vendors can now apply to 10th Annual Hawaiian Airlines Made in Maui County Festival
The Maui Chamber of Commerce is now accepting Product Vendor and Food Truck Vendor applications for the 2023 Hawaiian Airlines Made in Maui County Festival. The 10th Annual event will be held at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center on Nov. 3 and 4, 2023.
ProService Hawaiʻi acquires Makai HR
ProService Hawaiʻi, experts in bundled HR solutions, announced that the company has acquired Makai HR. Started in April of 2018, Makai HR serves 200 Hawaiʻi based employers and their 4,000 employees.
Maui United Way receives $2,000 donation from Koholā Brewery
A portion of the proceeds from the sale of each Hula Badger beer was designated to benefit Maui United Way’s initiatives, which strive to address critical needs and promote the well-being of individuals and families across Maui County.
MEO BEST program nets $4,550 at Construction Industry of Maui event
Maui Economic Opportunity’s program that assists individuals released from jail and prison by helping them to reintegrate into society, received $4,550 donations from the Construction Industry of Maui and three other attendees of the group’s scholarship banquet Wednesday.
Maui County supply leads state in April 2023 Hawai‘i Vacation Rental Performance Report
Maui County had the largest vacation rental supply in the state in April 2023. In comparison to pre-pandemic April 2019, ADR was higher in April 2023, but vacation rental supply, demand and occupancy were lower.
Two Maui High School seniors awarded $32,500 Bob Poulson Scholarship
Congratulations to Maui Preparatory Academy’s Yuna Lee and Lahainaluna High School’s Jaysen Akahi-Vida! They are the recipients of the prestigious Bob Poulson Scholarship from the Construction Industry of Maui. Each was awarded $32,500 in scholarship funds.
Outrigger Hospitality Group to acquire Kā‘anapali Beach Hotel on Maui
Mauiʻs Kā‘anapali Beach Hotel is being acquired by Outrigger Hospitality Group, according to a joint news release announcement. The transaction is expected to close on July 26, at which time the property will be rebranded as OUTRIGGER Kā‘anapali Beach Resort.
Maui Specialty Chocolates receives $10K Fiserv Back2Business Grant
In recognition of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Bank of Hawai‘i presented local business Maui Specialty Chocolates with a $10,000 grant from Fiserv as part of its Back2Business program.
Foundation offers up to $100K matching grant for new major donors to Maui United Way
The Bendon Family Foundation has offered a matching grant of up to $100,000 in total for new major donor contributions to Maui United Way. This opportunity allows new donors, as well as returning donors who haven’t contributed in that capacity, to double their contributions to MUW.
Nexamp to update community on proposed shared solar project, Lipoa Solar
Nexamp will share information about its Community Based Renewable Energy (CBRE) shared solar project proposed to be built mauka of Pi’ilani Highway in Kīhei above the Maui Research and Technology Park.
HTA awards contracts for Destination Stewardship, Visitor Education and Brand Management
The Hawai‘i Tourism Authority, the state agency responsible for managing tourism in Hawaiʻi, awarded three contracts to advance progress toward regenerative tourism through destination management and visitor education.









