Thirty one Hawaii students will “have it their way" via Burger King’s education foundation this year. The foundation gave $1.4 million in scholarships to 1,258 students nationwide. Among the winners were 31 students from Hawaii, who each received $1,000 awards in recognition of their outstanding academic and community involvement achievement. The Maui students who won are Kento … [Read more...] about Burger King Have It Your Way Foundation Awards Hawaii Students $31,000
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American Savings Bank Opens New Kihei Branch at the Piilani Shopping Center
American Savings Bank (ASB) recently celebrated the grand opening of a new Kihei branch at the Piilani Village Shopping Center, in a space formerly occupied by Nevada Bob’s Golf. “The new location will provide more space for our customers to enjoy ASB’s signature service and allow them to better access our wide range of business and consumer banking products,” said … [Read more...] about American Savings Bank Opens New Kihei Branch at the Piilani Shopping Center
Starwood Hawaii Names Angela Nolan General Manager for Westin Kaanapali Ocean Resort Villas
Angela Nolan is stepping into the position of general manager for the Westin Kaanapali Ocean Resort Villas in Maui after Gregg Lundberg vacates the position to take the general manager opening at Westin Maui Resort & Spa. Craig Anderson, Former GM of the Westin Maui, will move on as the general manager at Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort on Oahu. “Angela’s … [Read more...] about Starwood Hawaii Names Angela Nolan General Manager for Westin Kaanapali Ocean Resort Villas
Alexander & Baldwin Awards Scholarships to Maui Students
Alexander & Baldwin has awarded scholarships to four Maui students as part of their scholarship program for employee dependents. The scholarship is offered throughout the state and on the Mainland. A total of eight aspiring college students received awards between $2,500 to $4,000. "A&B’s scholarship program was first established in 1971," said Linda M. … [Read more...] about Alexander & Baldwin Awards Scholarships to Maui Students
Ko at Fairmont Kea Lani hosts Aloha Initiative visiting families for dinner
Ko, the Fairmont Kea Lani's signature restaurant, recently hosted the Aloha Initiative's 30 visiting Japanese guests and their host families in a demonstration of our island's aloha spirit. Niko Nemoto of the Fairmont spearheaded the effort. "It is a local, Maui-led program and it helps and supports the people of Japan directly," she said. For three days, Ko welcomed more … [Read more...] about Ko at Fairmont Kea Lani hosts Aloha Initiative visiting families for dinner