Maui Business

Open call for 2023 Creative Lab Hawai‘i music immersive program applications

CLMHI focuses on Hawai‘i singer songwriters looking to advance opportunities in licensing their works for global media and entertainment content. Applications will be accepted from Nov. 15 through Dec.15, 2022. 

Governor-elect Josh Green travels to Japan to promote travel between Japan and Hawaiʻi

Governor-elect Josh Green and his wife Jaime Green were scheduled to depart for Japan on Friday, Nov. 11, 2022, to meet with government officials and travel industry partners to promote travel and business between Hawaiʻi and Japan.  

Hawai’i will receive $182,000 in Experian data breach settlements involving T-mobile

The settlement also requires Experian to offer 5 years of free credit monitoring services to affected consumers, and two free copies of their credit reports annually during that timeframe.

Hawaiian Telcom commits to 40% reduction of greenhouse gas emissions by 2030

The target is in alignment with the objectives of the Paris Agreement to limit global warming to 1.5-degrees Celsius to reduce the risks and effects of climate change.

Bank of Hawaiʻi celebrates 125th anniversary with tree planting campaign

The event marked the culmination of Bank of Hawai‘i’s pledge to plant the equivalent of more than 125 trees per week throughout 2022 in celebration of the bank’s 125th anniversary and commitment to sustaining the environment.

2022 Made in Maui County Festival draws crowd of 7,000

The event is the largest manufactured products show in Maui County, and was presented by the Maui Chamber of Commerce. It featured nearly 140 vendors and food trucks from Maui and Molokaʻi offering hundreds of locally made products.

MEO Core Four Business Planning Classes Daytime series begins Nov. 15

Maui Economic Opportunity’s Core Four Business Planning series will begin a daytime series of classes starting Tuesday, Nov. 15.

Wahi Hoʻōla Yoga + Wellness to celebrate its grand opening on Small Business Saturday

Wahi Hoʻōla Yoga + Wellness is a small, women-owned studio in central Maui. The yoga space was created to empower the community to heal collectively through movement, self care, and building relationships. 

Iconic Kula Lodge sold to 5 Palms owner, Simon Vojdani

The iconic Kula Lodge & Restaurant and Kula Marketplace are now under new ownership and management by Simon Vojdani. Vojdani is the owner of 5 Palms Restaurant, which was previously situated on Keawakapu Beach in South Maui for 27 years.

Subaru Hawai’i kicks off 11th Share the Love sales event

For every new Subaru purchased in Hawai’i, the automotive brand will donate $250, up to $15,000, to three charitable causes.

Miyake-HPM Building Supply opens its first Maui Home Design Center in Kīhei

After a major renovation, Miyake – HPM Building Supply will open its first full-service Home Design Center on Saturday, Nov. 5, adding a wide array of kitchen, bath flooring, window and door product displays and design inspiration on the newly renovated second story of the Miyake – HPM Building Supply Kīhei location.

Hawaiian Airlines Made In Maui County Festival, Nov. 4 and 5, 2022

Maui County’s largest products show, the annual Made In Maui County Festival, features more than 140 vendors offering a wide variety of locally made products, including food, produce, art, crafts, jewelry, fashions, furniture, gifts, collectibles and more.

Hotel Wailea hires Maui native as new director of food and beverage

Derrin Abac will lead Hotel Wailea’s resort-wide culinary team, including The Restaurant at Hotel Wailea and Birdcage Bar.

Maui’s September 2022 visitor count surpasses pre-COVID count from Sept. 2019

Maui’s visitor count and spending were up last month from September 2019. Year-to-date, Maui’s visitor count is still down -5.2% and spending is up +10.6%

Basic computer skills workshop offered at MEO

“Computers 001: Basic Digital Skills Workshops,” targeting those “who know nothing about computers,” will be held Nov. 16 at Maui Economic Opportunity.

Hawaiʻi renewable fuel firm receives $1.6M from US Department of Energy

Simonpietri Enterprises has received $1.6 million dollars to generate clean hydrogen fuel out of construction and demolition waste. The funding extends Simonpietri Enterprises’ track record of turning waste into clean energy for a wide variety of clients.

Hawaiian Electric accepting applications for commercial EV charging stations pilot program

The goal of the new pilot program is to help establish up to 30 new electric vehicle charging sites on Maui, O‘ahu and the Big Island.

James Campbell Company appoints Ryan Kaipo Nobriga as Chief Financial Officer

James Campbell Company LLC announced today the appointment of Ryan Kaipo Nobriga as chief financial officer.

Live chef demonstrations and entertainment returns to Made in Hawaiʻi Festival

Made in Hawaiʻi Festival presented by Mahi Pono and produced by the Hawaii Food Industry Association announced the return of its chef demonstrations, food sampling and live entertainment line-up for the three-day festival at Ala Moana Center over the Veteran’s Day Holiday Weekend, Nov. 11-13, 2022.

New spice company on Maui donates to nonprofit in support of Hawaiian immersion

A $1,250 donation was presented by the Paia Spice Company to Nā Leo Kākoʻo O Maui on Friday, as part of a long-term commitment to give back to the Hawaiian culture.
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