Maui Business
Maui wedding business named finalist in Better Business Bureau Torch Awards
A White Orchid Wedding Inc. “WOW” has been named a finalist for the Better Business Bureau Torch Awards in the Ethics category.
Maui County unemployment rate drops to 3.7% for September 2022
The breakdown for Maui County: Lāna’i 1.8%, Maui Island 3.7% and Molokaʻi 7.4%.
Queen Kaʻahumanu Center welcomes Corndogs by Mr. Cow
Corndogs by Mr. Cow, a specialty corn dog restaurant, just opened at the Queen Ka‘ahumanu Center food court. The menu includes corndogs that are chewy and savory, and a list of specialty items like mochi donuts, cheese balls, and Korean corn dogs.
Kahului Walmart donates $10,000 during reopening celebration following remodel
The Kahului Walmart held a reopening celebration on Friday that honored 38 associates who have worked at the store since it opened 21 years ago, promoted four employees to team leads and featured a traditional Hawaiian Blessing and Maile Lei untying.
Ohana Fuels celebrates 10 years supporting Maui community through Fuel Up. Do Good. program
Ohana Fuelsʻ community-driven program “Fuel Up. Do Good,” celebrating its 10th year, has provided more than $500,000 to a variety of nonprofit organizations on Maui and the Big Island.
Honsador to recognize outstanding high school students with new scholarship awards
Honsador Lumber has launched two new programs recognizing outstanding high school students in the community.
Update on West Maui Hospital to be presented in Council committee on Monday
The Maui County Council’s Human Concerns & Parks Committee will host a discussion Monday, Oct. 17, 2022 on the current status of the West Maui Hospital and Medical Center.
9th Annual Hawaiian Airlines Made in Maui County Festival tickets on sale Thursday
Tickets for the 9th Annual Hawaiian Airlines Made in Maui County Festival, go on sale on Thursday, Oct. 13, on the Maui Arts & Cultural Center website. The festival takes place in-person on Nov. 4 and 5, 2022 at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center. There will also be a virtual component.
Da Kine Paints and Venture Physical Therapy win at 2022 Mayor’s Small Business Awards
The Maui Chamber of Commerce announced the winners for the 2022 Mayor’s Small Business Awards which include: Da Kine Paints with Owner Michelle Heller – Exceptional Small Business of the Year (10 or fewer employees); and Venture Physical Therapy with Owners Ann and Ted Anderson – Exceptional Small Business of the Year (11 to 39 employees).
Agricultural Micro Grant informational meetings, Oct. 12 and 13
Two informational workshops on the Maui County Agricultural Micro Grant Program 3.0 will be held Wednesday, Oct. 12, at MEO Family Center in Wailuku and Thursday, Oct. 13, at Mayor Hannibal Tavares Community Center in Pukalani.
Local entrepreneurship hub seeking companies for free 4-week online program
Nineteen companies throughout Hawaiʻi participated in the 5th cohort of preX, a free 4-week, online investment readiness and business scaling program.
Gina Duncan named RAM 2022 Realtor Broker of the Year
Fine Island Properties, LLC Owner and Principal Broker Gina Duncan was honored as the 2022 Realtor Broker of the Year by the Realtors Association of Maui during RAM’s annual installation banquet on Friday, Sept. 23.
All Nippon Airways celebrates its return to Hawaiʻi with November events in Honolulu
All Nippon Airways celebrates its return to Hawaiʻi after the worldwide hiatus in travel, with live events at its ANA ʻAha Mele Festival in Honolulu.
Groups find a way forward in partnership over brand management of Hawaiʻi tourism
After the award of the procurement to the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement in June followed by a formal protest from the Hawaiʻi Visitors and Convention Bureau, both parties have worked collaboratively to find a way forward in partnership.
Maui Non Profit Directors Association honors Sakai, Sentry Insurance and Forsythe
Leonard Sakai was selected Maui Non Profit Directors Association Humanitarian of the Year for his work with Habitat for Humanity Maui, and Sentry Insurance captured the Community Business Award for its volunteer program with the PGA Tournament of Champions at Kapalua.
Hāliʻimaile General Store, Gannon’s Pacific View restaurants bought by Wyoming group
After establishing landmark Hāliʻimaile General Store and picturesque Gannon’s Pacific View Restaurant, chef-owner Bev Gannon is selling the award-winning restaurants to Wyoming-based Gather Restaurant Group LLC.
Gov. Ige traveling to San Francisco for bond rating meetings
Gov. David Ige travels to San Francisco today for a series of meetings with credit rating agencies. The governor and members of his team are working to secure favorable bond ratings in an effort to allow the state to borrow money at the lowest interest rates possible.
Diaz to lead research for Maui County Data Book
The Hawaiʻi Small Business Development Center announces the appointment of Patricia Diaz as Specialty Center Research Associate, effective Oct. 3, 2022.
Hawaiʻi State Energy Office seeks input on partnering opportunities
“We are looking for insight into potential partners who can help Hawaiʻi put our best foot forward and bring more federal dollars home to diversify our economy, provide more local jobs, help our frontline communities, and drive innovation and investment to address the climate crisis,” said Scott Glenn, Hawai‘i Chief Energy Officer.
CPB announces new team to lead Maui Commercial Banking Center
Central Pacific Bank announced the promotion of Royce Fukuroku to vice president and Maui Commercial Banking Center manager and the hiring of Karen Frampton as the vice president and Maui Commercial Banking Center assistant manager, the role Fukuroku previously held.
