Circling back to GMO ban
With the election and the Made In Maui County Festival happening in the same week, last week's article focused on the festival occurring that day.
View ArticleBusiness/In Brief Nov. 15, 2014
Developer plans resort in Princeville LIHUE - A Hawaii developer plans to build a private resort on Kauai's north shore that will have its own airport, polo club and nature trail.
View ArticleBusiness/In Brief Nov. 18, 2014
Kauai utility pursues unique energy system HONOLULU - Kauai's electric utility has won approval to pursue a new pumped water energy storage project on the island's west side.
View ArticleMaui Yoga & Dance Shala expands to Wailea location
Maui Yoga & Dance Shala recently expanded into Wailea and has a new location at 34 Wailea Ike Drive, Suite A-208, in the Wailea Gateway Center. The studio offers classes with local teachers seven...
View ArticleAcquisition creates Oahu rail conflict
HONOLULU (AP) - A company holding contracts to design three parts of the Oahu rail project completed the purchase last month of a company with a contract to inspect their designs.
View ArticleNames & Faces
* Robert Myers recently joined Elite Pacific Properties. Previously with Coldwell Banker, that firm ranked him No. 1 in the state and a member of the top 10 for the western region for 2013.
View ArticleDiscussion on polystyrene continues
On Monday, the Maui County Council's Infrastructure & Environmental Management Committee received testimony and a report on the Polystyrene Task Force, which the Maui Chamber of Commerce was...
View ArticleBusiness/In Brief Nov. 25, 2014
Upscale sunglasses store to open Solstice Sunglasses, owned by Italian eyewear manufacturer Safilo Group, will open a store in The Outlets of Maui on Front Street on Thursda.
View ArticleBusinesses and community offer much to be thankful for
This season of Thanksgiving, we at the Maui Chamber of Commerce are thankful for all businesses for creating jobs, contributing to our community's and county's economic health, establishing...
View ArticleBusiness/In Brief Dec. 2, 2014
Kmart opens 'Fresh Grocery' department Kmart in Kahului recently opened its "Fresh Grocery" department, which includes fresh fruit and vegetables, produce, meats and baked goods.
View ArticleHoliday shopping shifts emerging
Early reports of Thanksgiving through Black Friday shopping are in and the results are mixed.
View ArticleBusiness/In Brief Dec. 6, 2014
Truvia maker settles suit for $6.1 million HONOLULU - The maker of Truvia Natural Sweetener will pay $6.1 million to settle a class-action lawsuit initiated by a Hawaii woman.
View ArticleBusiness/In Brief Dec. 10, 2014
Maui station reports lowest diesel price Pacific Biodiesel's Hobron fueling station has the state's lowest diesel price, $3.79 per gallon, the company announced. The fuel is "B20," a blend of 20...
View ArticleBusiness/In Brief Dec. 11, 2014
Construction delayed for shopping center LIHUE- Developers aren't saying why a planned Lihue shopping center is being delayed. There was a groundbreaking for the Hokulei Village Shopping Center in...
View ArticlePost-GMO vote: Predictions, realities and our way of life
Things got very heated over the controversial genetically modified organisms ballot initiative this election and sadly many of the predictions made have been realized. The first is that the issue would...
View ArticleBusiness/In Brief Dec. 13, 2014
Waiehu center sells for $3.9 million The Waiehu Beach Center has been sold for $3.9 million in cash to a Mainland investor, according to Honolulu Realtor Joseph Leonardo, who represented the buyer. The...
View ArticleBusiness/In Brief Dec. 16, 2014
Workers to attend tech summit HONOLULU - More than 600 public-sector employees will attend the Hawaii Digital Government Summit. The state Office of Information Management and Technology is hosting...
View ArticleExhibitors sought for food service related exposition
Applications are being accepted for the second Supply and Service Expo from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 18 at the Mayor Hannibal Tavares Community Center in Pukalani. The event is being staged by the Maui...
View ArticleMama's Fish House recognized as a top restaurant in U.S.
Mama's Fish House in Paia received a Diners' Choice Award for being one of the Top 100 Best Restaurants in America, according to OpenTable, a provider of online restaurant reservations.
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