Addition proposed for Waikiki hotel
HONOLULU (AP) - The Outrigger Reef on the Beach in Waikiki would gain a 350-foot hotel tower and meeting space under a proposal by Outrigger Enterprises Group, which wants the project to be the fifth...
View ArticleFABMAC Homes opens model
Maui's FABMAC Homes recently opened its latest model home at 221 South Wakea Ave. in Kahului. The home features a completely off-grid electrical system from Hawaii Power & Light, which is based on...
View ArticleMost isle enrollees did so without getting aid
HONOLULU - Most people who bought plans through Hawaii's insurance exchange did so without financial assistance, federal enrollment numbers released Thursday said.
View ArticleChamber events mark business week
National Small Business Week recognizes the critical contributions of America's entrepreneurs and small-business owners, recognizing that more than half of Americans either own or work for a small...
View ArticleBusiness/In Brief May 6, 2014
Oahu growth outpacing housing supply HONOLULU - Oahu's population is growing much faster than its housing supply.
View ArticleBusiness/In Brief May 7, 2014
Matson's profit falls in first quarter HONOLULU - Shipping and logistics company Matson Inc. said Tuesday that it earned $3.4 million during the first quarter, far below its profit of $9.
View ArticleBusiness/In Brief May 8, 2014
Kau Coffee Festival for small growers KAILUA-KONA - The ongoing Kau Coffee Festival is celebrating the success of small growers who have begun producing world-class coffees.
View ArticleBusiness/In Brief May 13, 2014
Google set to help maximize businesses Residents can learn how to grow their businesses from Google experts during a live broadcast event May 21. Maui Business Resource Center and Hands Off Media are...
View ArticleAndaz earns LEED Silver
Andaz Maui at Wailea has earned the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Silver certification, the resort announced last week.
View ArticleBusiness/In Brief May 14, 2014
HILO - A geothermal plant on the Big Island has been cited by the Environmental Protection Agency for 14 violations, accused of failing to properly maintain and monitor its operations.
View ArticleBusiness/In Brief May 15, 2014
HONOLULU - The assets of the state's largest public pension fund have reached an all-time high. The Honolulu Star-Advertiser reported that the state Employees' Retirement System had $13.7 billion at...
View ArticleElections will be here soon
It is hard to believe it, but the election season is just around the corner. Each year, the Maui Chamber of Commerce encourages residents to get out and vote by sharing important information and...
View ArticleBusiness/In Brief May 17, 2014
Honolulu rail-line delays cost $76M HONOLULU - Construction delays related to Honolulu's awarding of rail contracts before it had the all the necessary federal approvals have cost taxpayers $76 million...
View ArticleBusiness/In Brief May 20, 2014
Facebook and business topic of event The Maui Economic Development Board and Facebook will host an event Sunday for those operating small businesses to learn best practices, to hear success stories and...
View ArticleFemfessionals plan luncheon in Waikapu
Femfessionals, a business community for professional women and business owners, will be holding an informational luncheon from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Kahili Golf Course Restaurant in Waikapu.
View ArticleHawaii County eyes breadfruit farming
HILO (AP) - Hawaii County and a prospective breadfruit farmer are looking at putting an orchard in the Kapulena Agricultural Park. If they succeed the breadfruit farm would be the first non-ranching...
View ArticleBusiness/In Brief May 29, 2014
CEO Rosenblum of HECO plans to retire HONOLULU - Hawaiian Electric Company's CEO Richard Rosenblum says he will retire from the company within a year.
View ArticleBusiness/In Brief June 3, 2014
HONOLULU - Hawaii's insurance commissioner has approved a smaller rate increase than what was requested by the state's largest health insurer. Commissioner Gordon Ito announced Friday that his office...
View ArticleNames & Faces
* Architectural Design & Construction Inc. recently appointed Mika Yamaguchi as one of the firm's project designers. Yamaguchi graduated with a Master of Architecture degree from John H.
View ArticleBusiness/In Brief June 6, 2014
LIHUE - Kauai's electric utility will issue refunds to its members this month.
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