The sixth annual Master of Retail Success in Maui workshop happens at the Kahili Golf Course on Wednesday, Apr. 4. It's a chance for the public, entrepreneurs and Maui business owners to hear stories from five local businesses: Kihei Caffe, Maui Cattle Co., Native Intelligence, Two Chicks in a Hammock and Oko‘a Farms. Attendees will hear valuable insights, get … [Read more...] about Annual Master of Retail Success in Maui at Kahili Golf Course
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County of Maui wants your thoughts on the proposed Wailuku Parking and Events Facility
The Wailuku Municipal Parking Structure is the county proposal that will never die. I've personally been reporting on its various incarnations for the last decade. The pattern has never changed: the County of Maui proposes some sort of structure to sit atop the current Wailuku Municipal Parking Lot, they get deluged with criticism from the public, and the proposal dies. This … [Read more...] about County of Maui wants your thoughts on the proposed Wailuku Parking and Events Facility
This Friday, Oct. 3: Wailuku First Friday
Need an alternative to the Maui Fair chaos? Check out the Wailuku First Friday town party. Lined with various merchants, Market Street will welcome fall, Wailuku-style. Wind down your work week with Body Alive Yoga (4:45pm). Grab a cup of coffee at Wailuku Coffee Company or just take your pick of sweet treats from street vendors. Shop local merchants and stop in the beer garden … [Read more...] about This Friday, Oct. 3: Wailuku First Friday
MauiTime’s 2010 Local Gift Guide: “On An Island”
*** This year, be a bad-ass Santa and stuff your stocking with these rockin’ local gifts… by Jen Russo, Jacob Shafer and Anu Yagi (CLICK HERE for more) You’re automatically on the Naughty list if you sink so low as to gift any faux-waiiana crap from Walmart et alia. Yes, even to Mainland peeps. Yes, even as a joke. So where do you find good Hawaiiana goods? Look no further … [Read more...] about MauiTime’s 2010 Local Gift Guide: “On An Island”
Buy Local This Black Friday
*** The quixotic motivation behind my usual prescription to Adbuster's "Buy Nothing Day" is trumped by the desire to support local businesses. The holidays doll a bankroll beating regardless, so why make your pocketbook suffer evermore when there are great deals to be had? Of course, great local establishments abound island-wide (stay tuned for MauiTime's gift guide, due-out … [Read more...] about Buy Local This Black Friday