Maui Business
Fortune 500 company promotes Brian Yano to leadership position on Maui
JLL, a Fortune 500 firm that specializes in real estate and investment management, promoted Brian Yano to vice president, regional area manager of its retail open-air in Hawaiʻi.
Krank Cycles opens second location in Kahului with grand opening March 5
Krank Cycles is holding a grand opening March 5 for its second bike shop, located at 270 Dairy Road in Kahului.
Bank of Hawaiʻi celebrating 125th anniversary with planting of 6,500 trees
Bank of Hawai‘i will invest approximately $400,000 to address community needs, including the planting of 6,500 trees, as part of its yearlong 125th anniversary celebration.
Maui Seaside Hotel in Kahului to be converted to ‘upscale’ Hilton
California’s ASAP Holdings recently acquired longstanding Maui Seaside Hotel in Kahului and said it will be converted to an “upscale Hilton hotel.”
Core Four Business Planning Course to start new series, March 1
Maui Economic Opportunity Business Development Center’s next series of the Core Four Business Planning Course will be starting Tuesday, March 1. All classes will be held online via the Zoom platform.
Plan pitches hiking water rates on Maui’s thirstiest users: visitor accommodations
When severe drought puts Upcountry under water restrictions — looking down the hill at South Maui’s green hotel lawns can spark frustration for residents. “It seems like the resort areas are getting preferential treatment and the rich people in Wailea can water their lawns without any kind of problems,” Norman Franco, county Board of Water Supply member, said during a meeting last week. “Of course, we know that they have a different water system. But If we intend to go on a more conservative approach on the use of water, it shouldn’t matter where the water is coming from, but how it’s used and being more fair in the . . . regulations.”
Henrietta Chong, Peter Horovitz are MEO Volunteers of the Year; AT&T is Benefactor of the Year
Henrietta Chong of Kula Catholic Community and attorney Peter Horovitz were named Volunteers of the Year at the 36th Maui Economic Opportunity Volunteer Celebration on Monday, Feb. 14.
Kaui Alo Palau named MEO employee of the month
Myrlynette “Kaui” Alo Palau, the building custodian known for leaving roses at co-workers’ desks, was honored as Maui Economic Opportunity’s Employee of the Month for December 2021.
AAA Hawaiʻi : Gas prices continue surging
Hawaiʻi gas prices are increasing rapidly in response to continued increases in oil prices, according to the AAA Hawaiʻi Weekend Gas Watch. The average price for Hawaiʻi is $4.50, which is six cents higher than last week. The average national price is $3.52, up four cents from a week ago.
Wolfgang’s Steakhouse to open first Maui location at The Shops at Wailea this fall
Wolfgang’s Steakhouse is slated to open at The Shops at Wailea in the fall of 2022, marking the first Maui location for the restaurant.
Hawaiian Electric donates $9,000 to Habitat for Humanity Maui
Hawaiian Electric presented a $9,000 donation to Habitat for Humanity Maui to help more Valley Isle residents achieve homeownership.
Maui’s Makaʻalae Farms set to receive $250,000 in federal funds from USDA
Makaʻalae Farms on Maui is set to receive $250,000 in funding from the US Department of agriculture to help create new products and better advertise goods and services.
Seascape in Māʻalaea launches lunch special to support local farmers, marine life
The restaurant in Māʻalaea, is inviting kamaʻāina to connect over locally sourced ingredients and a delicious three-course prix fixe menu, all for the price of $25 per person. For each lunch purchased, Seascape will donate $1 to the MOC Marine Institute, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to the rescue and rehabilitation of Hawaiian green sea turtles and coral restoration.
Bank of Hawaii surprises customer with Grand Prize of 1 million HawaiianMiles
In a surprise event at its Kapolei Banking Center on Saturday, Feb. 12, Bank of Hawaiʻi awarded customer Venise Faaita with the grand prize of 1 million HawaiianMiles, concluding its 5 Million HawaiianMiles Giveaway.
New local gem on Maui’s north shore, The Boba Bar, bursts with flavor, fun
Maui has limited options for boba drinks, so Malia Stewart and business partner Sierra Coullahan decided to open The Boba Bar Paia at 2A Baldwin Ave., just mauka of Pāʻia Fish Market, on Jan. 31.
Hawaiʻi-based Nalu Scientific partners with CAEN Technologies
The agreement comes after Nalu Scientific was awarded more than $2.6 million in 2021 through seven awards from the US Department of Energy and National Institutes of Health under the Small Business Innovation Research program.
New orthopedic urgent care clinic on Maui adding specialists to meet demand
New standalone orthopedic clinic All Access Ortho Maui in Pukalani is expanding services with the addition of Adam Mays (nationally certified physician assistant with qualification in orthopedic surgery), Dr. Byron Izuka (board certified pediatric orthopedic surgeon) and Tammy Momohara (certified hand therapist).
Marriott Vacations Worldwide hosting virtual career mixer on Maui, Feb. 10
Marriott Vacations Worldwide is hosting its first virtual career mixer for sales and marketing positions on Maui on Thursday, Feb. 10 at 1 p.m. HST to fill immediate openings at Marriott’s Maui Ocean Club, The Westin Kāʻanapali Ocean Resort, The Westin Nanea Ocean Resort Villas, The Westin Maui Resort & Spa, Lahaina VSC, and Sheraton Maui.
Kaiser Permanente Hawaiʻi names new support services leaders
Stafford and Ortiz will oversee activities under their respective roles at Kaiser Permanente Moanalua Medical Center, medical offices, and clinics across the state.
