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* Eric Chang has been named general sales manager for Servco Lexus Maui. He will oversee all new and pre-owned automotive sales, as well as the Servco Lexus Maui financing and insurance departments.
View ArticleBusiness / In Brief June 14, 2013
Councilor: Shopping center plan on hold HONOLULU - A Honolulu city councilman said Kamehameha Schools will not proceed with development plans for a shopping center on preservation-zoned land in Hawaii...
View ArticleDrones incorporated to detect agriculture problems
HONOLULU (AP) - A Hawaii farmer says he's ready to incorporate high-tech flying into his agriculture operations.
View ArticleOnline travel guide TripAdvisor honors four Maui businesses
The online travel guide TripAdvisor has awarded the Royal Lahaina Resort, Lahaina Divers, SEGWAY Maui and the Old Wailuku Inn at Ulupono with certificates of excellence, according to announcements.
View ArticleBusiness / In Brief June 9, 2013
Health care an issue for Hawaii Island KAILUA-KONA - A new report shows limited access to health care is the top medical issue facing Hawaii Island.
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* Kert Shuster, directing pharmacist of Rainbow Pharmacy in Kihei, was selected by the University of Arizona College of Pharmacy as its "Rookie Preceptor of the Year.
View ArticleWorkshop to update tax professionals
The state Department of Taxation will be holding a Summer Tax Workshop for tax professionals 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Aug. 15 at the Maui Beach Hotel Elleair Rainbow Ballroom in Kahulu.
View ArticleBusiness / In Brief July 10, 2013
Allegiant Air to offer flights between Honolulu-Los Angeles HONOLULU - Allegiant Air, which has cut back some of its Hawaii service, announced Tuesday it will be offering flights between Honolulu and...
View ArticleBusiness / In Brief July 11, 2013
Honolulu bus drivers sign 5-year contract HONOLULU - Bus drivers in Honolulu have agreed to a five-year labor contract with Oahu Transit Services Inc.
View ArticleBusiness / In Brief July 12, 2013
Coco Palms backers begin petition drive LIHUE - A group trying to save the historic Coco Palms resort opposes the repeal of a Kauai County ordinance intended to aid rebuilding of the iconic structure.
View ArticleThe Chamber View: Let's get it done and move on
When it comes to the demolition of the Old Wailuku Post Office, a mistake was made, nobody disputes that. A process was not followed and that is important to raise, air and fix.
View ArticleBusiness / In Brief July 13, 2013
Committee pulls Coco Palms petition LIHUE - A committee supporting restoration of a Kauai resort made famous by Elvis Presley has pulled an online petition.
View ArticleBusiness / In Brief July 17, 2013
More than $700K for jobless program HONOLULU - The U.S. Department of Labor has awarded Hawaii more than $700,000 to continue implementing a program to help the unemployed find work.
View ArticleOahu groups against condo conversions
HONOLULU - Union and community members are protesting the conversion of hotel rooms into condominiums.
View ArticleBusiness / In Brief July 18, 2013
Company plans to start wave park HONOLULU - A local company is looking at bringing surf parks to Hawaii.
View ArticleBusiness / In Brief July 19, 2013
Oahu homeowners sue developer HONOLULU - Ewa Beach homeowners have filed a lawsuit against a developer over a decision to not construct a planned marina.
View ArticleBusiness / In Brief July 20, 2013
General fund tax revenues up 10% HONOLULU - Hawaii tax revenues deposited in the general fund rose nearly 10 percent during the most recent fiscal year to $5.5 billio.
View ArticleBusiness / In Brief July 24, 2013
KAILUA-KONA - A researcher has developed an iPad app to protect Hawaii dolphins by teaching people how to enjoy the animals responsibly from a distance.
View ArticleBusiness / In Brief July 25, 2013
HONOLULU - A new report touts Hawaii as a leader in solar energy. The report released Tuesday by Environment America ranks Hawaii third in the nation per capita for solar installations.
View ArticleBusiness/In Brief July 31, 2013
Man pleads guilty to securities fraud HONOLULU - A financial adviser is pleading guilty to swindling $2.2 million from Honolulu city employees and retirees.
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