Maui Business

Hilton Grand Vacations has completed the previously announced acquisition of Diamond Resorts International, creating the largest upper upscale and luxury timeshare operator in a stock-based transaction with an equity value of approximately $1.4 billion, according to a press release from Hilton Grand Vacations.

Subaru Hawai’i, in partnership with KHON2, is launching its first car giveaway, “Shot for a Subaru,” to incentivize community members to get their COVID-19 vaccination. One winner will receive a free two-year use of a 2021 Subaru Crosstrek Sport.

Keith Cureton was named director of ethics and compliance for Kamehameha Schools. Cureton is responsible for ensuring the organization maintains policies and procedures in agreement with the timeless values of our KS legacy. His team guides and develops programs focused on prevention, detection and response to potential misconduct.

Due to the American Rescue Plan Act, another 1.5 million taxpayers will receive IRS refunds averaging more than $1,600 as the Internal Revenue Service continues to adjust unemployment compensation from previously filed income tax returns.

Hawaiʻi Energy is offering free energy-efficient product upgrades and installation to eligible residential properties in Maui County, including senior housing and affordable housing complexes.

As part of a new editorial partnership between Morning Read and Sports Illustrated, Claude Brousseau, PGA Master Professional and director of instruction for the Wailea Golf Academy, has become a golf instruction contributor to Sports Illustrated.

Fitch Global Ratings, Moody’s Investor Service and S&P Global Ratings assigned ratings of AA+ (stable outlook), Aa1 (stable outlook) and AA+ (stable outlook), respectively, to Maui County’s General Obligation Bonds, Series 2021, Maui County Mayor Michael Victorino announced today.

The American Red Cross of Hawaiʻi announced its newly elected members and officers to its Board of Directors. The new officers include Jon Mauer as Chair and Maya Rogers as Vice Chair. Their service began July 1, 2021.

What Makes You Feel Beautiful, a Maui-based nonprofit female empowerment organization invites Maui County women ages 18 to 35 to sign up for a free, six-month mentoring program.

The Kā’anapali Ocean Resort Foundation made a third donation to the University of Hawaiʻi Maui College workforce development initiative known as Ka Holu, in the amount of $25,000.

Daneford “Dane” Wright was named the new Assistant Director of Transportation at Maui Economic Opportunity, effective July 18, 2021.

Valorie Spence, Interior Design Solutions President and lead designer, won the Platinum for her Kihei oceanfront remodel design.

The Maui Hotel & Lodging Association announced that after having to cancel the 2020 Charity Walk event due to COVID-19 restrictions, the event is back this year and completely online.

First Hawaiian Bank Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Bob Harrison announced the advancement of three individuals and one new hire today.

The American Heart Association has named Jason Fujita, vice president-Sales of Hawaiian Telcom, as its Hawaiʻi Division Board chair. The association also named Zia R. Khan, M.D., as its Board president-elect.

Steve Allen, founder of Allens Plumbing reflects more than a year after our first interview during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The four-session program offered through MEO’s Business Development Center covers budgeting and savings, basic banking, applying for jobs, credit – and its importance – and more.

Starting Aug. 9, 2021, Canada plans to begin allowing entry to American citizens and permanent residents, who are currently residing in the US, and have been fully vaccinated at least 14 days prior to entering Canada for non-essential travel.

For Hawaiʻi residents hoping to lower their energy bills this summer, Hawaiʻi Energy has released its complete list of 2021 residential rebates for individuals looking to invest in energy-efficient cooling equipment and installations, including air conditioning, whole house fans, pool pumps and more.

Maui Family Support Services, Inc. is the recipient of a $664,584 grant for the islands of Maui and Lāna‘i and a $60,244 grant for the island of Moloka‘i from the Hawaii Department of Human Services.