Business/In Brief Aug. 28, 2014
HONOLULU - A pilot accused of flying aerial banners over Oahu will face a jury trial. Matthew Radeck works for Aerial Banners Inc., which is based in Florida. He was arrested in July under a city...
View ArticleCOMPAC had good reason to release endorsements early
Last week the Chamber of Maui Political Action Committee (COMPAC) released its endorsements for county and state races, leaving some to question why the rush since the process was still underway and...
View ArticleBusiness/In Brief Sept. 4, 2014
Grand opening set for credit union The Wailuku Federal Credit Union will hold a grand opening celebration at its new Maui Lani Village Center location from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, according to an...
View ArticleSolar companies chide Hawaii Electric for delays
HONOLULU (AP) - A backlog of homeowners wanting solar panels hooked to the power grid has led to Hawaii's main power company and solar energy system companies blaming each other for delay.
View ArticleBusiness/In Brief Sept. 5, 2014
USDA to aid Big Isle farmers after storm HONOLULU- The U.S. Agriculture Department is giving the Big Island a natural disaster designation to help farmers recover from Tropical Storm Iselle.
View ArticleCritical issues are discussed with congressional candidates
The Chamber of Maui Political Action Committee (COMPAC) met with candidates in the races for U.S. Senate and U.S. House 2nd District to consider possible endorsemen.
View ArticleBig Island businesses eligible for disaster loans
HONOLULU - The U.S. Small Business Administration says small businesses in Hawaii County may apply for low-interest federal disaster loans because of Tropical Storm Iselle.
View ArticleBusiness / In Brief Sept. 10, 2014
HONOLULU - A former teller for the Honolulu bus system credit union has been sentenced to 13 months in prison for embezzling more than $350,000.
View ArticleCongressional candidates queried on Social Security, ACA
Last week we shared responses received to some of the questions our Chamber of Maui Political Action Committee asked of candidates running in races for the U.S. Senate and U.S. House 2nd District.
View ArticleBusiness/In Brief Sept. 13, 2014
Rail completion likely delayed HONOLULU - The federal government has lost confidence that the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation will finish construction of its commuter rail on time.
View ArticleBusiness/In Brief Sept. 16, 2014
Hawaii labor laws topic of seminar The Maui Chamber of Commerce is holding a seminar on labor laws from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 16 in the Elleair Rainbow room at the Maui Beach Hotel.
View ArticleNames & Faces
Ka'anapali Beach Hotel recently announced the hiring of Tiffany Rosenthal, as sales manager and Jennifer Welsh as marketing assistant. Rosenthal will further develop efforts in travel agent and group...
View ArticleBusiness/In Brief Sept. 18, 2014
N.Y. designer to present sample sale New York-based jewelry and swimwear designer Tiffany Chou, a former Maui resident, will host her first sample sale on Maui from 3 to 6 p.m. Sept. 27, at Seabury...
View ArticleFarmers split on Hawaii coffee labeling proposal
KAILUA-KONA (AP) - Another attempt to enact Hawaii-grown coffee labeling laws for blends has Big Island farmers at odds. Hawaii County Councilwoman Brenda Ford wants labels to provide the amount of...
View ArticleAfter decades at Oracle's helm, Ellison steps down
SAN FRANCISCO - Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison, who purchased most of Lanai in summer 2012, is stepping aside as CEO after 37 years at the helm of the business software maker, ending a colorful reign...
View ArticleImmigration reform, gridlock discussed with congressional candidates
This is the final installment of a three-part series on questions our Chamber of Maui Political Committee asked of candidates in races for the U.S. Senate and U.S. House 2nd District. Immigration...
View ArticleBusiness/In Brief Sept. 20, 2014
Former credit union worker gets prison HONOLULU - Federal prosecutors say a former credit union manager is being sentenced to 15 months in prison for embezzlement and making false entries in the credit...
View ArticleBusiness/In Brief Sept. 23, 2014
Federal grant for agriculture accelerator KAILUA-KONA - The Kohala Center on the Big Island has received a $2 million federal grant to develop an agricultural business accelerator.
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* Wailea Realty Corp. recently hired Liza Pierce as its new interactive media strategist. She has a background in online marketing, social media management, blogging and digital marketing strategy.
View ArticleBusiness/In Brief Sept. 25, 2014
Kauai offered view of large solar farm LIHUE - Kauai's electric utility is inviting the public to visit the state's largest solar power project.
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