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Schatz discusses federal funding and Lahaina recovery with Maui County Council, Gov. Green
US Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) met with the Maui County Council and Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green to discuss federal funding for Lahaina recovery and disaster relief programs.
SBA economic injury loan assistance deadline is Nov. 9
Federal officials are reminding wildfire survivors that the US Small Business Administration’s deadline for Economic Injury Loans is Saturday, Nov. 9.
New location announced for Lahaina Disaster Recovery Community Update Meetings
Starting Wednesday, Oct. 30, the County of Maui’s Disaster Recovery Community Update Meetings will be held at a new location in the cafeteria at Lahaina Intermediate School. The school is located at 871 Lahainaluna Road; the cafeteria is makai of the main parking lot.
CocoNene opens new Maui store at The Shops at Wailea
CocoNene, a local brand known for its made-in-Hawaiʻi products, opened its third Maui store on Tuesday, Sept. 10, at The Shops at Wailea.
MEO hosts SBA roundtable with local business and community leaders
US Small Business Administration Associate Administrator Francisco Sánchez Jr. convened a roundtable of local business and community leaders Thursday to listen and learn about SBA’s performance following the Aug. 8, 2023, wildfires.
Maui wildfire relief resources: Federal assistance surpasses $347M
Since wildfires swept over the Island of Maui Aug. 8, more than $347.8 million in federal
assistance has been approved for 7,090 households.
Central Pacific Bank receives numerous awards for small business loans in 2023
Central Pacific Bank announced a dominant performance at the US Small Business Administration’s Hawaiʻi District awards ceremony, securing the most recognitions of any bank in the state for 2023.
‘Phase Three’: Kula residents take charge as federal cleanup leaves burned trees and debris behind
The Army Corps of Engineers completed its final phase of the federal wildfire response in Kula ahead of schedule last month, with their focus now shifting to West Maui. Volunteers in Kula say there’s more to be done and the remaining cleanup likely rests on the shoulders of residents.
Operation HOPE continues to support families, businesses affected by Maui wildfires
The national nonprofit Operation HOPE continues to have offices in Kīhei and Lahaina to help survivors and businesses affected by the Maui wildfires.
SBA offers disaster loans, assistance for Maui wildfire survivors
The US Small Business Administration acts as a vital source for low-interest disaster loans for Maui wildfire survivors, covering losses not fully compensated by insurance.
US Small Business Administration offers 6-month deferment for Maui wildfire-impacted businesses
The US Small Business Administration has announced a 6-month deferment period for Maui businesses affected by the Hawaii wildfires.
Upcountry Maui Disaster Recovery Center to close Oct. 31
Two other Disaster Recovery Centers remain open, at the Lahaina Civic Center and the Maui College Community Services building, 310 W. Ka’ahumanu Ave. in Kahului.
US Small Business Administration launches Business Resource and Assessment Center in Kīhei
The US Small Business Administration has launched a Business Resource and Assessment Center in Kīhei’s Maui Research and Technical Center, offering information and assistance for those looking to start, relaunch, or expand a small business.
$177 million in federal assistance provided so far to Maui fire survivors
Since the Maui wildfires of Aug. 8, more than $177 million in federal assistance has been approved for 6,210 households, according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
In wake of Maui wildfires, why it’s important to return your SBA loan application
SBA disaster loans may cover losses that are not fully covered by insurance or other sources. The SBA is the largest source of federal disaster recovery funds for survivors.
FEMA providing $7.3 million grant to reimburse state, county for Maui fires recovery efforts
The Federal Emergency Management Agency is providing a new $7.3 million grant to aid with the state’s and county’s ongoing recovery effort from the Maui fires.
Guide for federal resources, programs for individuals, businesses impacted by Maui fires
U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz has released a comprehensive guide to help individuals, workers, veterans and small businesses impacted by the Maui fires access federal resources and programs made available through President Biden’s disaster declaration.
SBA Administrator to travel to Maui, Visit small businesses and communities impacted by wildfires
US Small Business Administration Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman will join FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell and US Fire Administrator Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell on Maui today to visit communities impacted by the recent wildfires and meet with state and local officials regarding ongoing recovery efforts. She will also meet with local small business owners and highlight the SBA’s disaster recovery and resilience operation deployed to assist those affected.
Hawaiʻi Off Grid moving state towards net zero building
Hawaiʻi Off Grid, a multidisciplinary firm with over 20 years of expertise in off-grid and remote locations, leads Hawaiʻi in building sustainable residential and commercial architecture.
Federal spending bill includes provisions to assist Hawaiʻi small businesses and tourism
The recently passed $1.7 trillion Fiscal Year 2023 Omnibus Appropriations bill includes several initiatives to strengthen Hawaiʻi’s dominant tourism and small business economies and assist Hawai’i workers with their retirements.
