Maui Business
Moku Roots Maui is on the Rise with Locally Grown Ingredients and Zero Waste Goals
Their vegetarian and vegan dishes are made with fresh, locally grown ingredients from Mala ‘Akala farm, and their menu is constantly changing in order to keep things exciting.
Swell Energy Launches Home Battery Rewards for Hawaiian Electric Customers
Swell Energy Inc. is enrolling 6,000 O‘ahu, Hawai‘i Island and Maui solar and energy storage customers in its Home Battery Rewards program with Hawaiian Electric, offering significant incentives for existing and new energy storage systems powered by rooftop solar.
BREAKING: Sears at Queen Ka‘ahumanu on Maui Officially Closing November 14
After much speculation, the Sears Maui store is officially scheduled to close on Nov. 14, 2021, company officials tell Maui Now.
Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers to Open on Maui in 2022
Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers restaurant is planning to open its first Maui location in early 2022 in Kahului.
Kaiser Permanente’s Medicare & Medicaid Plans Highest Performing in Hawaiʻi
The National Committee for Quality Assurance’s 2021 ratings gave Kaiser Permanente’s Medicare, Medicaid and commercial (private) plans each 4.5 stars out of 5, with its Medicare and Medicaid plans receiving the highest scores in Hawaiʻi, according to a Kaiser Permanente press release.
American Savings Bank Makes PEOPLE’s Top 100 “Companies That Care” List
American Savings Bank (ASB) is the only Hawaiʻi company recognized on PEOPLE’s “100 Companies That Care 2021” list, which partners with Fortune Magazine’s “Great Place to Work” program to identify the top US companies supporting their employees and their surrounding communities.
Outdoor Dining at Lahaina Gateway Tailors to “Safer Outside” Initiative
Lahaina Gateway announced that restaurant and eateries at the center offer outdoor dining and takeout options so guests can continue to enjoy dishes from some of their favorite restaurants.
Maui Restaurants: List of Maui Restaurants Offering Outdoor Dining For All
Maui County’s “Safer Outside” program takes effect today, Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2021. Under the new rules, restaurants are required to ask patrons 12 years and older proof of vaccination for indoor dining. Unvaccinated patrons must be served only in outdoor dining areas, takeout or drive-thru service.
Report: Hawaiʻi Hotels Projected to End 2021 Down $1.2 Billion in Business Travel Revenue
The US hotel industry is projected to end 2021 down more than $59 billion in business travel revenue compared to 2019, with Hawaiʻi hotels projected to be down nearly $1.2 billion, according to a new report released by the American Hotel & Lodging Association and Kalibri Labs.
Jonathan Pasion is New Executive Chef for Kō at Fairmont Kea Lani
Tylun Pang, Fairmont Kea Lani’s Executive Chef, and Thomas Houston, Director of Food & Beverage, announces the homecoming of Jonathan Pasion, welcoming him back to Fairmont Kea Lani as Executive Chef for Kō.
‘Womanspiration’ Supports Mom Entrepreneurs & Maui Cancer Wellness Retreat
Two Maui business owners came together to host “Womanspiration,” an event to support 30 entrepreneurs who also are mothers and to raise funds for the Maui Cancer Wellness Retreat Program.
Realtors Association of Maui Hosting Online Event for Prospective Homebuyers, Sept. 15
The live-streamed event is part of an ongoing monthly series designed to inform and inspire prospective homebuyers, particularly first-time buyers, in Maui County.
American Savings Bank Selects Another $5,000 Winner for #HIGotVaccinated Contest
A student attending KCC in medical studies that lives in Waiʻanae was presented with a $5,000 check to reward her for being vaccinated and entering the HI GOT VACCINATED.com contest. Angela Yao received the check from Ann Teranishi, American Savings Bank, President & Chief Executive Officer.
New Leadership Announced at Haleakalā Ranch
Effective Sept. 15, Scott Meidell will be promoted to Chief Operating Officer and John Kreag will be promoted to Senior Vice President/Chief Financial Officer. Rounding out the new leadership at Haleakalā Ranch is the addition of Luke Estes who will join the company as Senior Vice President/Real Estate on Oct. 4.
Sept. 25 Sales of Kimo’s Hula Pies Support Parents and Children Together
Eight T S Restaurants in Hawaiʻi will donate 100% of the proceeds from Sept. 25 sales of Kimo’s Original Hula Pie® to the nonprofit Parents and Children Together (PACT).
Hawaiian Airlines’ New In-flight Video Focuses on Traveling Responsibly
Avi Mannis, senior vice president of marketing at Hawaiian Airlines. “Over the last month we have heard from our community and employees calling for a video like this, and we listened.”
Hawaiʻi State FCU Adds Two Managers to Regional Retail Team
Hawaii State Federal Credit Union announced the hiring of Warren Keone Altona as regional manager, East Oʻahu and Maui, and Reid Hinaga as regional manager, in-store program.
Maui Greens Launches New Line of ‘Harvest at Home’ Living Greens
Agriculture technology company Maui Greens is launching a new retail brand, Colors Living Produce, a unique line of organic leafy greens individually planted, grown, shipped and sold while still growing in soil.
T-Mobile Coming Soon to Lahaina Gateway
T-Mobile will open their first and only Lahaina location at Lahaina Gateway in late 2021. The new store will occupy 2,810 square feet next to the recently opened Kīhei Caffe.
The Shops at Wailea Launches New Website
The new website’s launch follows the completion of the center-wide revitalization of The Shops at Wailea, the design of which was specifically envisioned to represent Wailea’s heritage and sense of place.
