Maui Business
Hawai‘i Tourism Authority issues RFP for visitor education, marketing for Japan market
The Hawai‘i Tourism Authority has issued a Request for Proposals for strategic visitor education and destination brand marketing and management services for the Japan market.
Maui Farm Benefits from Ohana Fuels ‘Do Good’ campaign
Ohana Fuels’ ‘Fuel Up. Do Good.’ Community Giving Program donated $6,026 to The Maui Farm that provides traditional housing and family programs.
Maui Economic Opportunity earns BBB Charity Seal
Maui Economic Opportunity had its Better Business Bureau Charity Seal Licensing renewed through August 2023.
Man who helped set up MEO business and farmworker programs visits Maui nonprofit
John Arnold, who helped Maui Economic Opportunity establish its business development and migrant farmworker programs, brought staff and board members from his Arizona-based nonprofit to Maui last week, where he met with local nonprofits, businesses and government agencies.
Kāʻanapali Beach Hotel Renovation recognized at Build Hawaiʻi Awards
Kāʻanapali Beach Hotel in West Maui was recognized in the General Contractors Association 19th annual Build Hawaiʻi Awards.
Monkeypod Kitchen honored for volunteerism in South and West Maui
The popular restaurant founded by renowned Chef Peter Merriman has two locations on the island – in Wailea and Kāʻanapali – as well as two Adopt-A-Highway segments: between mile markers 3.5 to 5.5 along Piʻilani Highway, and from mile markers 16 to 18 along Honoapiʻilani Highway.
Troon celebrates breast cancer awareness with Play for P.I.N.K. Day, Oct. 20
In celebration of Breast Cancer Awareness month, Kapalua Golf is holding a fundraising outing on Oct. 20 on The Bay Course. A portion of funds from this special day will be donated to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation through its Play for P.I.N.K.
Central Pacific Bank customer wins a new Toyota 4Runner in its ‘Go Contactless!’ campaign
Customers were automatically entered to win by simply using their personal CPB Contactless Debit Card to make purchases. In all CPB received nearly 2 million entries between the contest period from July 1 through Aug. 31, 2022.
Maui’s VigiLatte Artisan Coffee among top coffee shops on Yelp’s US/Canada list
Yelp recently recognized VigiLatte Artisan Coffee in Lahaina, Maui, as the No. 1 coffee shop in Hawaiʻi, and one of the top coffee shops in the US and Canada.
New report: Hawaiʻi may dodge US recession, but Maui, Kauaʻi will feel brunt of downturn
University of Hawaiʻi Economic Research Organization’s economic forecast released today predicts a mild recession for the US in the first half of next year. One silver lining is that Hawai’i may escape those impacts, thanks to the return of Japanese visitors. However, Maui County and Kauaʻi will likely feel the brunt of the downturn because of their reliance on US Mainland tourism, which is already slowing, Dr. Carl Bonham, UHERO executive director, said during a news conference Thursday.
Bank donates $129K of unused Hawaiʻi Restaurant Card funds to three nonprofits
The Hawaiʻi Chamber of Commerce Foundation, Hawaiʻi Agricultural Foundation and Hawaiʻi Restaurant Association Educational Foundation – will each receive $43,000 as part of ASB’s efforts to help Hawaiʻi’s local restaurant and food supply chain industry, two industries that were greatly affected during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Maui Hotel & Lodging Association announces new 2022-2023 Board of Directors
The Maui Hotel & Lodging Association announced their 2022-2023 Board of Directors at their annual meeting held on Sept. 21 at the Grand Wailea Resort.
Grand Wailea property-wide refresh marks its most extensive renovation in 30 years
The 40-acre resort fronting Maui’s Wailea Beach, presents a newly revitalized Botero Lounge, a total revamp of its exclusive Napua rooms, suites and private lounge, and the transformation of two dining venues into brunch restaurant, ‘Ikena, and grab-and-gourmet market, Loulu. A completely reimagined wellness and Spa experience will be revealed in 2023.
Nominees announced for Annual Maui Mayor’s Small Business Awards
The Maui Chamber of Commerce announced that the 2022 Mayor’s Small Business Awards takes place from 5:30 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 6. at the Maui Beach Hotel Rainbow Ballroom.
County of Maui Volunteer Center hosts free Email Newsletter Training for nonprofits
The County of Maui Volunteer Center, HandsOn Maui is offering a free virtual workshop for nonprofit organizations to learn how to use email newsletters as a marketing tool. This training is hosted via Zoom in partnership with Miller Media Management from 9 to 11 a.m. Sept. 28, 2022. Registration is open now for “Email Newsletter Tips and Best Practices […]
Visitor Industry Charity Walk raises $2.2M, including $1.05M in Maui County
The Hawaiʻi Lodging & Tourism Association announced today that the organization’s 43rd Visitor Industry Charity Walk has raised $2.2 million which will be distributed to local nonprofit organizations.
Grants to help Hawaiʻi overseas exports
The state government is receiving $500,000 to support issuing grants and helping Hawaiʻi small businesses in expanding their markets overseas.
Hawaiʻi State FCU helps public schools
A total of 86 grants of up to $500 each were distributed to public school teachers on Maui, Hawaiʻi Island, and Oʻahu toward buying classroom supplies and enhancing student curriculums.
County of Maui successfully issues $60.87M in GO Bonds at average interest rate of 2.85%
The County of Maui has successfully issued $60.87 million in General Obligation Bonds, Series 2022, at an average interest rate of 2.85%, Mayor Michael Victorino announced.
Mālama I Ke Ola Health Center in Wailuku has new CEO
Dr. John Vaz replaces retired BJ Ott as CEO of Mālama I Ke Ola Health Center in Wailuku on Maui.
