Business/In Brief June 11, 2014
Clean energy financing approval sought HONOLULU - The state is asking the Public Utilities Commission to approve Gov. Neil Abercrombie's plan for clean energy financing.
View ArticleBusiness/In Brief June 12, 2014
Hawaii Gas pays $155K for violations KAPOLEI, Hawaii - The U.S.
View ArticleKauai bill would tax crop-research land separately
LIHUE (AP) - Large agriculture companies and landowners on Kauai could pay higher property taxes under a bill that would create a new tax class for lands used to research and develop crops.
View ArticleChamber of Commerce works on diverse projects
When many think of the Maui Chamber of Commerce, they think of a business organization dedicated to improving the economy, helping businesses, providing legislative advocacy for the business sector,...
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* Kirstin Hamman has recently opened her own law office in Wailuku. She is a 1997 graduate of the University of Hawaii William S. Richardson School of Law. That same year she began her career on Maui...
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* Optometrist Linda Nguyen has recently passed her board exam and is Maui's first board certified optometrist, according to an announcement.
View ArticleBusiness/In Brief June 18, 2014
Farmers report theft increase KAILUA-KONA - The Big Island's prosecutor is encouraging farmers to report thefts of crops as West Hawaii farmers say they're experiencing an increase in stolen produce.
View ArticleFamous Amos taking another try at the cookie business
HONOLULU (AP) - The Hawaii man who lost ownership of his Famous Amos cookie company in the 1980s is reinventing his brand yet again. Wally Amos debuted his latest push for a retail rebound this month...
View ArticleLeaders past and present to be honored
The mission of the Maui Chamber of Commerce is to advance and promote a healthy economic environment for businesses, advocating for a responsive government and quality education while preserving Maui's...
View ArticleBusiness/In Brief June 24, 2014
Farmers unenthused about food hub idea LIHUE- A majority of Kauai farmers surveyed say they aren't interested in a food hub, a concept that would create a centralized processing facility.
View ArticleBusiness/In Brief - June 27, 2014
Ruby's Diner to open in Kaanapali Ruby's Diner opens its second Maui restaurant today at Whalers Village in Kaanapali. The 1960s-themed restaurant will serve breakfast, from 7:30 to 11 a.m.; lunch and...
View ArticleVendor sessions offered
Two informational sessions will be held in July for local businesses interested in participating as vendors at the inaugural Made In Maui County Festival in November, according to an announcement from...
View ArticleOil boom fuels a drop in age in Great Plains
WASHINGTON - Want to reduce the effects of aging? Try oil. The United States' population is still getting older, but that's changing in the Great Plains because of the attraction of working in the...
View ArticleMade In Maui products help local economy
Living in a small island community in the Pacific, one thing is eminently clear: "We are all in this together.
View ArticleCompany flies aerial banners despite Hawaii law
HONOLULU (AP) - An aerial advertising company says it will continue to fly banners over Hawaii skies despite a ban in state law and local ordinances. An attorney for Aerial Banners North says the...
View ArticleForeign cash sought to reopen famed Kauai resort
LIHUE (AP) - Developers trying to rebuild a Kauai resort made famous by Elvis Presley and ravaged by a hurricane hope to rely on foreign investments. The Coco Palms Resort is the only major hotel that...
View ArticleBusiness/In Brief July 3, 2014
An introductory class for "Core Four Business Planning" will be held today from 6 to 7 p.m. at Maui Economic Opportunity's Family Center. The six-week class begins Tuesday and ends on Aug. 19. The...
View ArticleBusiness / In Brief July 4, 2014
In the next few months, Four Seasons Resort Lanai at Manele Bay will debut newly redesigned guest rooms and suites along with other new features as the resort continues its multimillion-dollar...
View ArticleBusiness / In Brief July 8, 2014
Oahu housing prices reach record levels HONOLULU - Housing prices on Oahu hit record levels in June thanks to an improving economy and tight suppl.
View ArticleBusiness/In Brief July 9, 2014
Resort developers undeterred by fire LIHUE - Developers trying to rebuild an iconic Kauai resort ravaged by a hurricane are moving forward after the Coco Palms suffered another setback: a fire on...
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