The number of homes in Hawaiʻi purchased by Mainland buyers in the first half of 2021 was more than double the sales in the first half of 2020 and more than 50% higher than during the first half of 2019, according to UHERO.

The first Core Four Business Planning series of 2022, presented by Maui Economic Opportunity’s Business Development Center, starts Jan. 4. All classes are held online via Zoom.

Every purchase contributes to helping the Maui community. That’s because MKEC’s mission is backed by its Chocolate Kuleana—a promise to give back 100% of net profits to Maui nonprofit organizations. As part of its Chocolate Laulima Program, customers can designate a favorite partner charity at checkout, giving 40% of the sale back to your chosen nonprofit. 

The Amazon-style distribution system for Maui farmers and ranchers seeks to provide fresh produce, meats, eggs and dairy mostly Grown by the Native Community.

Long before they decided to open their popular Satrang food truck in Haʻikū Marketplace, Harpreet and her husband Jason Murthi would play a little food game. “I love to cook and I would ask, ‘hey, would you pay for this,’” she said referring to recipes she would experiment with. Years later, the answer from both locals and visitors is a resounding “yes.”

Maui Humane Society is hosting a virtual Holiday Auction with a vast array of gifts that include local gift certificates, art, handmade crafts for dog and cat lovers, vacations, and one–of-a-kind experiences of attending the 2022 US Open Tennis Championships or US Open Golf Tournament.

Hawaiʻi Gas has made organizational changes to better focus on its clean energy goals, with four leaders promoted to implement the company’s strategy to integrate sustainability into its core business operations.

Elves will commandeer Esters Fair Prospect, a bar in Wailuku, for one week of yuletide spirit from Dec. 18 through Christmas Eve for its “Miracle on Main Street” holiday takeover with a portion of drink proceeds to benefit the nonprofit Love of the Sea.

The Shops at Wailea is celebrating the holiday season with a 12 Days of Christmas giveaway, hosted on the Center’s Instagram (@TheShopsAtWailea). Starting Monday, Dec. 13 through Friday, Dec. 24, Maui residents can enter to win prizes from various retailers and restaurants.

UHA Health Insurance celebrated the 25th anniversary of its founding with a $1 million donation to the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa John A. Burns School of Medicine (JABSOM) to support student learning.

Takamura joined MEO in March 1998 as an accountant with a Bachelor of Business Administration and an emphasis on Accounting. She rose her way up the ranks, being promoted to Senior Accountant in February 2016 and Accounting Manager in January 2018.

The Ho’okele site is adjacent to Safeway and is part of the company’s expansion plans for Maui. It is targeted to open some time in the first quarter of 2022. 

To tell the story of the Komoda Store and Bakery is in many ways to tell a tale of more than a century of family, work, ambition and erudition in Makawao. Of immigrants and achievement, of consistent and delicious products lovingly made…

McDonald’s Mariah Menu begins Dec. 12, offering 12 deals for the 12 days of Christmas.

Monsanto Company agreed to plead guilty to 30 environmental crimes related to the use of a pesticide on corn fields in Hawaiʻi.

BlackSand Capital, a locally owned and managed Hawai‘i real estate investment firm, completed the purchase of the Royal Lahaina Resort on Maui from Pleasant Travel Service on Dec. 9.

“We look forward to having the community come out to meet and shop with our Maui County vendors at this special in-person mini event. As they say, the third time is a charm.”

Supply chain disruptions are impacting the operations of 86% of surveyed hotels, with 74% of hotel operators stating the disruptions are negatively impacting their business revenue, according to a recent survey  of American Hotel & Lodging Association members.

Physician retention has been an issue at Kula Clinic but Tracy Dallarda, communications officer for Maui Health, sees it as part of a broader piece to the healthcare picture.

Starting today, Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort is one of the first six hotels globally to offer room keys in Apple Wallet.