More than $2 million dollars in grant monies to various local organizations have been issued by the Mayor’s Office of Economic Development in the second half of fiscal year 2017. “These economic development grants are a vital way that our tax dollars help create jobs and sustain our local economy,” said Mayor Alan Arakawa. “Funds have helped preserve our environment and open … [Read more...] about Mayor’s Office of Economic Development Grants Support the Maui Community
Maliko Gulch
More than 210 athletes participate in sixth annual BLUESMITHS Paddle Imua
This year's BLUESMITHS Paddle Imua event was a landmark day for the water sports scene. The sixth annual BLUESMITHS Paddle Imua–a benefit race for Camp Imua–brought together more than 210 athletes of all ages and showcased some of the most famous water athletes in the world; this year's event also introduced the first Hydro-SUP competition in Hawaii, which was won by 13-year … [Read more...] about More than 210 athletes participate in sixth annual BLUESMITHS Paddle Imua
Annual Bluesmith’s Paddle Imua
The sixth annual Bluesmith’s Paddle Imua takes place on Saturday, May 6. The race starts with a Maliko Downwind Run and concludes at the Hawaiian Canoe Club in Kahului with a celebration. There will be local food vendors, entertainment from performers of Old Lahaina Luau, a keiki zone, music, prizes and more. Paddle Imua is a multi-discipline paddling event that brings hundreds … [Read more...] about Annual Bluesmith’s Paddle Imua
$5 Million In Grants Released By Maui Mayor’s Office of Economic Development
The Mayor’s Office of Economic Development issued more than $5.07 million in grant monies to various local organizations during the first half of the 2016 calendar year. The 48 grants ranged from $3,000 to more than $1 million. High-dollar grantees included University of Hawaii, Maui Economic Development Board, and Maui Arts and Cultural Center. Other grantees included the East … [Read more...] about $5 Million In Grants Released By Maui Mayor’s Office of Economic Development
Imua Family Services’ @PaddleImua 2015
Imua Family Services and BLUESMITHS Crafted Waterwear present the fourth annual Paddle Imua this Saturday, May 9. It will range from Maliko Gulch to the Hawaiian Canoe Club, and you're invited to paddle out for keiki with special needs. The nine-mile downwind run ends with an Ohana Festival and award ceremony, complete with brews by Maui Brewing Co., live entertainment from Old … [Read more...] about Imua Family Services’ @PaddleImua 2015