ACLU of Hawaiʻi’s executive director leaving to lead new nonprofit
After four and a half years as the Executive Director of the American Civil Liberties Union of Hawai‘i, Joshua Wisch has announced he will be leaving in mid-May to lead a new Hawaiʻi-based nonprofit organization.
Maui County extending application deadline to April 30 for $5,000 small business grants
Maui County has extended the application deadline to April 30 for its Small Business Grant Program, which provides $5,000 federally funded grants to small businesses recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Maui County Federal Credit Union boosts financial wellness education with new platform
Maui County Federal Credit Union has partnered with financial wellness technology company iGrad to offer Maui County FCU members personalized financial wellness education. In addition to making Enrich available to its nearly 20,000 members, Maui County FCU will offer the online platform to the public for free.
Chick-fil-A, Raising Cane’s to hatch this summer as 5 Maui restaurants race to open
It’s a race to open for five restaurant chains slated to launch along Ho’okele Street in Kahului. Chick-fil-A, Raising Cane’s, Sonic, Taco Bell and Teddy’s Bigger Burgers have each announced plans to open this year.
OluKai Celebrates Grand Opening of Second Location at The Shops at Wailea, April 29
The grand opening event featured live music by John Cruz, complimentary pūpū by Chef Kyle Kawakami of Maui Fresh Streatery, lei making and talk story with select artists and talent who brought the store to life.
Four Seasons Resort Lānaʻi appoints Avi Phookan as Resort Manager
Four Seasons Resorts Lānaʻi, has announced the appointment of Avi Phookan as Resort Manager, where he will lead the day-to-day operations at the Resort, along with overseeing rooms, spa, food and beverage and engineering.
OluKai hosts grand opening for new Wailea store on Friday, April 29
OluKai, crafter of Hawaiian-inspired footwear opens its newest retail location in Hawai‘i at The Shops at Wailea. The new retail space marks the fourth location in Hawai‘i, joining Whalers Village in Maui, as well as at the Hilton Hawaiian Village and Chinatown on Oʻahu.
Maui wealth manager named to Forbes best-in-state list for fourth consecutive year
Maui-based Joel Rand, CIMA®, managing director and partner of The Rand Group, was named to the Forbes 2022 list of the Best-In-State Wealth Advisors for the fourth consecutive year.
Why has Hawaiian Airlines partnered with Aquaman?
Hawaiʻi-born actor Jason Momoa, who starred as Aquaman, has partnered with Hawaiian Airlines to replace plastic water bottles with his company Mananalu’s infinitely recyclable aluminum bottles.
Pacific Whale Foundation promotes three people to new executive positions
The Pacific Whale Foundation has promoted three people to new key positions: Tami Hamilton (CPO), Matt Gundred (CFO) and Blake Moore (COO).
Hawaiian Electric Industries 2022 report said utility reaches nearly 40% renewable energy
Hawaiian Electric Industries report said utility reached a renewable portfolio standard of 38.4% in 2021, which is ahead of schedule for achieving Hawai‘i’s statutory goal of 40% by 2030.
Webinar for Maui businesses interested in 2022 Tokyo International Gift Show
Maui County businesses interested in participating in the 94th Tokyo International Gift Show are invited to a free informational webinar presented by the Maui Food Technology Center on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, from 10 to 11 a.m.
Maui Native Hawaiian Chamber initial return to in-person events, April 28
Bobby Pahia will be the featured speaker at the Maui Native Hawaiian Chamber of Commerce’s, return to in-person Talk Story event at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 28, at the Maui Tropical Plantation Tram Station in Waikapū.
Central Pacific Bank names Matt Miller senior vice president, digital products
In his role with CPB, Miller leads a team of digital product managers and will develop product and service strategies that reinforce the bank’s “digital first” approach to enhance the CPB customer experience.
$90,000 in grants awarded to three Maui County nonprofits to support community events
Mayor Michael Victorino announced the award of three County of Maui grants, for fiscal year 2022, totaling $90,000 to three nonprofits to support community events for the people of Maui County.
Maui County had a 4.3% unemployment rate in March
Maui County’s unemployment rate in March was 4.3%, down from the 4.7% reported in February, and the 8% rate from March of 2021.
60 Mom Entrepreneurs showcase crafts and goods at Maui Beach Hotel in Kahului
The 8th Maui Mompreneur spring event will bring together 60 local vendors to showcase their handmade art, crafts, jewelry, baked goods and more on April 30 and May 1 at the Maui Beach Hotel in Kahului.
$14.9 million in grants available for nonprofit organizations helping Native Hawaiians
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) has $14.9 million in grant funds now available to organizations that intend to help Native Hawaiians in 12 categories, including health, education, housing and economic stability.
Mahi Pono appoints new director of human resources and project manager
Maui farming company Mahi Pono has appointed Leah Belmonte as director of human resources and Stacy Woodson as project manager – business operations.
Hawaiian Electric’s 2021-22 sustainability report details renewable energy progress
Hawaiian Electric’s 2021-22 corporate sustainability report, which details the company’s progress on renewable energy to reduce carbon emissions, now is available online.
