Mayor Michael Victorino announced today the launch of a new website to assist Maui County residents seeking employment opportunities, job training or new career paths. The website, www.MauiCountyVirtualJobFair.com, also gives employers an online resource to find workers. Development of the website was the result of a collaboration between the County Office of … [Read more...] about County of Maui launches Virtual Job Fair website to assist job seekers and employers
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Small businesses can still seek relief from COVID-19 impacts with County Micro Business Loan Program
Mayor Michael Victorino is reminding small business operators that they can still apply for the Micro Business Loan Program. Last month, an additional $750,000 was added to the program, pushing total program funding to $1.75 million. Already, approximately $1 million has been provided to small business operators. “Small businesses and their employees are the backbone of … [Read more...] about Small businesses can still seek relief from COVID-19 impacts with County Micro Business Loan Program
Maui Friends of the Library is Open Again
Maui Friends of the Library (MFOL) has re-opened all three of their used bookstores, the proceeds of which are used to support all the public libraries of Maui County. Current operating hours of the stores are: Pu'unene: Tue-Sat, 9 am-4 pm Queen Ka'ahumanu Center: Mon-Sat, 10 am - 6 pm; Sunday, 10 am -5:00pm Outlets of Lahaina: 12 noon-6:00 pmFace masks are … [Read more...] about Maui Friends of the Library is Open Again
Maui Food Hub Launches to Connect People and Farms
Farmers have been acutely affected during the pandemic, and are exploring unique solutions to help distribute produce. The Maui Food Hub is one such project and launched last week Friday under the direction of the Hawaiʻi Farmers Union United and in collaboration with farmers and nonprofits across Maui. The hub, which is accessible at www.Mauifoodhubs.org, has long been the … [Read more...] about Maui Food Hub Launches to Connect People and Farms
MauiTime Needs Your Help-Support Local Journalism
Aloha Everyone! Publisher Tommy Russo here. For almost 25 years, MauiTime has been a constant presence in our island community, but never have we been more challenged to serve you than in the past eight days. We have rushed to bring you the latest information on the COVID-19 crisis, publishing more than 70 news stories in our print edition and on our website. We … [Read more...] about MauiTime Needs Your Help-Support Local Journalism