Miyake-HPM Building Supply Completes Renovation of 4 Rebranded Maui Stores
A year after HPM Building Supply and Miyake Concrete Accessories merged on Maui, the newly combined Miyake – HPM Building Supply has completed the rebranding and renovation of its four stores in Lahaina, Kīhei, Makawao and Wailuku.
Bank of Hawaii Kicks off Four-Month, 5 Million HawaiianMiles Giveaway
Bank of Hawaii, the exclusive local bank of HawaiianMiles, will award a total of 5 million HawaiianMiles to 41 lucky winners who use their new contactless debit cards from Sept. 1 through Dec. 31, 2021.
Hawai‘i Energy Offering Over $600,000 in Grants to Local Businesses
“Many of Hawai‘i’s businesses and nonprofits are still grappling with high energy costs as they try to keep their doors open through these trying times,” said Chester Carson, affordability & accessibility program implementer at Hawai‘i Energy. “Through the EmPOWER Grant program, Hawai‘i Energy is offering more than $600,000 in grants to help organizations implement energy efficiency projects at their facilities that will save both energy and money.”
Hawaiʻi State FCU to Open New Branches in Safeway Stores on O‘ahu, Maui
Hawaiʻi State Federal Credit Union announced it will open four new branch locations inside Safeway stores on O‘ahu and Maui: Safeway Kapahulu, Safeway Hawaiʻi Kai, Safeway Kailua and Safeway Kīhei.
Hawaiian Electric Launches Webtool To Learn about EV Charging Station Needs
Hawaiian Electric launched “Charge Up Hawaiʻi,” an interactive webtool to better understand customers’ mobility needs and learn where they think electric vehicle charging stations are needed in their communities.
Visitor Spending July 2021 Decreased 6.8% from Pre-Pandemic July 2019
Total spending by Hawaiʻi visitors fell from $1.70 billion in July 2019 to $1.58 billion in July 2021, according to preliminary visitor statistics released by the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism.
Safeway Fundraises For Maui Food Bank, Low Breakfast Participation of Hawai‘i
Local Safeway stores are dedicating the month of September to the Nourishing Neighbors fundraiser, where donations made at the register of any Safeway store on Maui will support the Maui Food Bank.
Amazon Founder Makes Donation to Friends of the Children’s Justice Center of Maui
Friends of the Children’s Justice Center of Maui received a personal donation from Amazon founder and Executive Chair, Jeff Bezos.
Project MAHI‘AI Gets $58K for Native-Grown Food/Product Distribution
A Kēōkea homesteader was project manager of a $58,395 grant program funded by the state Office of Hawaiian Affairs. Theresa Hiʻilei Martinson will assume her duties Sept. 1 for the OHA-funded Project MAHIʻAI, an Amazon-style distribution system for native-grown products.
MEO Core Four Business Planning Course Starts Sept. 7
MEO BDC’s Core Four business planning series is a 24-hour course on how to write a business plan and provides the information you need to know to start, operate and grow your business.
Gain Insights to Hawai’i Labor & Employment Law in Upcoming September Seminar
The Maui Chamber of Commerce announced its Annual Labor Law Seminar takes place virtually on Friday Sept. 17, 2021 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. via Zoom.
H.T. Hayashi Foundation Grants $315,000 to Community Organizations
H.T. Hayashi Foundation announced $315,000 in grant funding was awarded to five organizations supporting Hawaii’s people, native wildlife, culture, and food security.
American Savings Bank Requiring COVID-19 Vaccinations for All Employees by Oct. 31
American Savings Bank is requiring all employees to receive the COVID-19 vaccination by Oct. 31.
Maui County Vacation Rental Demand for July 2021 Down 18% from July 2019
In July 2021, Maui County’s vacation rental occupancy improved to 83.4%, which was 1.9 percentage points higher than July 2019, according to the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority. But unit demand of 186,100 nights was 18.2% less than in 2019. The reason occupancy was higher is that Maui County’s vacation rental supply — while the highest of the four Hawaiian counties — was down 20% from 2019. It’s now at 223,100 available unit nights.
Honolulu-Based Tech Writer is Lone Hawaiʻi Participant Selected for Facebook Initiative
With experience in print, radio, television and online media, Ryan Kawailani Ozawa will publish “Hawaii Bulletin,” which will focus on island innovation.
Robotics Teams Invited to Apply for 2021 FIRST Robotics Grant
Eligible student robotics teams in Maui and Honolulu counties are invited to apply for The Bayer Fund’s 2021 FIRST Robotics Grant program.
IRS Launches New Address Update Feature for Child Tax Credit Payments
The Internal Revenue Service has launched a new feature allowing any family receiving monthly Child Tax Credit payments to easily update their mailing address using the Child Tax Credit Update Portal, found exclusively on IRS.gov.
Truth in Accounting CEO Speaking at Grassroot Institute of Hawaiʻi Event on Maui
The Grassroot Institute of Hawaiʻi is hosting an in-person event featuring Sheila Weinberg, founder and CEO of Truth in Accounting, on Aug. 19 at the J. Walter Cameron Center in Wailuku. Seating starts at 12:30 pm, with the 1-hour luncheon presentation beginning at 1 pm. Tickets are $10.
New Destination Manager at Maui Visitors and Convention Bureau
In this newly created position being funded by the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority, Meagan DeGaia will be responsible for supervising, managing, implementing and reporting on the Maui Nui Destination Management Action Plan, its Community Enrichment Program, as well as signature events within Maui County.
MEO BDC Money Matters Financial Literacy Workshop online via Zoom
Another round of the Money Matters Adult Financial Literacy Workshop series, offered by Maui Economic Opportunity’s Business Development Center, will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday and Thursday, Aug. 18 and 19, via Zoom.
