The Old Wailuku Inn at Ulupono wins 2014 TripAdvisor award
The Old Wailuku Inn at Ulupono has won a 2014 Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence. According to a news release, the award signifies that the Inn "has consistently earned outstanding feedback from...
View Article'Triple bottom line' lens used to determine sustainability
The Maui Chamber of Commerce supports the "triple bottom line" view of sustainability, often referred to as economy, environment and social well-being or people, profit and planet.
View ArticleBusiness/In Brief Sept. 27, 2014
Economist sees positives for Big Island KAILUA-KONA - An economist addressing a Hawaii County economic forum sees positive signs for the Big Island.
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* Longtime Hawaii sportscaster Kanoa Leahey recently joined Pacific Media Group. He is the newest voice at ESPN Maui AM 900 and is hosting a two-hour midday sports talk show, "Let's Talk Sports with...
View ArticleBlack Press buys Big Island and Washington newspapers
HONOLULU - The owner of Hawaii's largest newspaper bought two daily publications on Hawaii's Big Island and several newspapers in Washington state.
View ArticleReading of proposed amendment shows how it would hurt Maui County farmers
Many in the anti-genetically modified organism movement tout that the ballot initiative they are supporting will not hurt farmers, but there are horrendous penalties included in the 10 pages of charter...
View ArticleBusiness/In Brief Oct. 4, 2014
Maui Medical Group hires doctor Dr. Chasity Edwards has been hired at Maui Medical Group. Edwards, who specializes in obstetrics/gynecology care, was most recently at Chesapeake Women's Center in...
View ArticleBusiness/In Brief Oct. 7, 2014
Puna home sales fall after storm, lava HONOLULU - Mother Nature is taking a toll on home sales in the Puna district on the Big Island.
View ArticleBest of Maui applications launched
Sandwich Islands Publishing Co. Ltd., a family-owned company that has published the "Best of Maui" hard-bound visitor guide for more than 30 years, recently has launched Best of Maui applications for...
View ArticleGMO debate has been missing economic impacts
A great deal of information has been shared on the issue of genetically modified (or engineered) organisms in preparation for the ballot question this election, but up until this week no study had been...
View ArticleBusiness / In Brief Oct. 22, 2014
Maui company using biodiesel for vessels Aqua Adventures Maui has switched to biodiesel for its vessels, Pacific Biodiesel announced.
View ArticleBallot question: Listen to the facts, not the propaganda
The Maui Chamber of Commerce has been actively researching the genetically modified organisms issue and asks the public to do the same. We believe education is key to understanding and extremely...
View ArticleHamai Appliance captures top retail business award for Maui
Longtime Maui business Hamai Appliance has captured the Retail Business of the Year Award for Maui in the Retail Merchants of Hawaii Ho'okela Awards, which were presented Thursday at the Sheraton...
View ArticleThis election is too important to miss
Every election is important, but Tuesday's general election is critical for a number of reasons.
View ArticleBusiness/In Brief Nov. 1, 2014
History, culture promoted to tourists HONOLULU - Tourism officials are looking at ways to get visitors to look beyond the beach by promoting Hawaii's history and culture.
View ArticleJudge approves settlement in explosion
HONOLULU (AP) - A federal judge has approved a settlement between the families of five men who died in a 2011 fireworks explosion and fire at a Waikele storage bunker and one company they sued.
View ArticleBusiness/In Brief Nov. 6, 2014
Aloha Cycles will change ownership Aloha Cycles on Lower Main Street in Wailuku is changing ownership later this month.
View ArticleFestival celebrates small businesses and products
This day marks the first ever Made In Maui County Festival.
View ArticleBusiness/In Brief Nov. 12, 2014
Urologist retiring from active practice Dr. Patrick Hamilton will be retiring from active practice, and his office will remain open until Friday. Hamilton, a urologist, cited a disability for his...
View ArticleBusiness/In Brief Nov. 13, 2014
Wailea Beach Villas garners top ranking Wailea Beach Villas was named the No. 1 resort in Hawaii in Conde Nast Traveler's Reader's Choice Award.
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