Maui Business

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.  

Maui Economic Opportunity’s Head Start Centers on Maui and Molokai and Kahi Kamali‘i Infant/Toddler Center at the J. Walter Cameron Center are planning to reopen on Tuesday, Dec. 7.

Maui Economic Opportunity offices in Wailuku, Molokaʻi and Lānaʻi are open on Monday, Dec. 6, but Head Start preschools and the Kahi Kamali‘i Infant/Toddler Center are closed due to the severe weekend storm.

UPDATE: Bank of Hawai‘i announced that its Pukalani Branch is open today, Dec. 7, 2021. It was closed on Monday due to a power outage from storm impacts.

“Education has always been our priority since we were first created as a credit union for teachers 85 years ago,” said Greg Young, CEO of HawaiiUSA FCU. “These annual scholarships perpetuate our philosophy of supporting education and providing an opportunity for young people to thrive in life.”

With a career path that includes Cisco, Apple and NASA, Alex Fielding will be the guest speaker at the virtual Maui TechOhana tonight (Dec. 2). This event is presented by Maui Economic Development Board.

Central Pacific Bank has appointed Royce Fukuroku as Vice President and Commercial Banking Assistant Manager for the Maui Commercial Banking Center.

In-person services for general unemployment insurance claims as well as for employer services will be available from 7:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays through Fridays on a first come, first served basis, starting this Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021.

Approximately 1,500 King Protea, 2,500 Queen Protea, 1,000+ Dried Palms and other dried elements will be used to create this holiday extravaganza.

The Shops at Wailea kicked off its holiday season with the arrival of Santa on Black Friday and the start of its annual holiday food drive. Patrons can take photos with Santa, who is behind a glass partition for safety, on Saturdays until Christmas.

With no mass transit on Lānaʻi, Maui Economic Opportunity provides a vital transportation service for kupuna, youths, and persons with disabilities. The nonprofit agency is seeking a part-time driver to help provide that transport service to island residents.

The center kicks off holiday festivities with Black Friday sales and promotions now through Nov. 26, and includes select promotions from tenants like Fun Factory, Maui Candy Company, Cricket Wireless, Hawaiian Island Creations, YNVU and more.

From Nov. 26 to 28, 2021, Wally’s #FSMaui Pop-Up will present open-air wine dinners, an under-the-stars lounge, an indulgent Champagne brunch and more, all curated in collaboration with Wally’s President and Principal Christian Navarro and Executive Chef Ryan Kluver.