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New Store Brings the Bling

Thursday, April 7th, 2022

New Store Brings the Bling

By Catherine Cluett Pactol | Editor

From a jewelry-making hobby to an online shop to a Molokai storefront, Nakita Coelho-Villiarimo has experienced all sides of running a business before opening the doors of HI-Bling in Kaunakakai earlier this year. 

The shop, features affordable Polynesian inspired jewelry and apparel. You can also find loose emerald gemstone for sale here.

“Our mission is to offer a wide range of everyday products, at reasonable prices so that as many people within our community can afford them,” said Coelho-Villiarimo of her store. “Our vision is to create a better everyday life for the island community.…

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County Small Business Grants Open

Wednesday, March 9th, 2022

Maui County News Release  

The Maui County Small Business Grant Program is open to all small businesses in Maui County.

In early January, the County of Maui announced the Maui County Small Business Grants for Restaurants, Bars and Gyms. Effective March 1, the program became the Maui County Small Business Grant for all small businesses in Maui County.

The County of Maui offers the program in collaboration with the Credit Unions of Maui (Maui County FCU, Maui FCU, Kahului FCU, Valley Isle Community FCU, Wailuku FCU and Maui Teachers FCU). The program is part of the American Rescue Plan to assist small businesses in Maui County impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.…

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New Mobile Provider

Wednesday, March 2nd, 2022

New Mobile Provider

Cricket Wireless Molokai News Release 

What’s all the buzz about Cricket Wireless? It’s a new business on Molokai that opened its door on Jan. 7.  We offer cellular services utilizing the AT&T network with affordable monthly plans. There are no contracts or credit checks. The best part about Cricket Wireless is that you don’t have to wait for shipping of any cell phone or accessories because we have lots in stock.  

Here are some of this month’s specials when porting in from your current carrier: $50 instant credit added to your account; 10 different free phones to choose from; get an iPhone 11 for $99; get an iPhone SE for $49. …

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Funding Assistance for Restaurants and Bars

Thursday, January 13th, 2022

Maui County News Release

The Maui County Small Business Grant Program for Restaurants, Bars and Gyms was launched last week through a partnership with Maui Federal Credit Union, Mayor Michael Victorino announced. The grant uses American Rescue Plan funding to help businesses struggling in the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Applications will be available online at mauinuistrong.info/maui-county-small-business-grant. Applications will only be accepted online and will not be available at the credit unions. A form 1099 is required upon application. Consult your tax preparer.

Grants are being offered, not business expense reimbursements.

“I encourage operators of qualifying restaurants, bars and gyms to take advantage of this opportunity to get a $5,000 grant to help them weather this pandemic,” Victorino said.…

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Be Buji-fied

Wednesday, December 22nd, 2021

Be Buji-fied

By Catherine Cluett Pactol 

Tylor Tanaka has worked almost every job on the block – cashier, Macy’s sales representative, Hawaiian Airlines Lanai station manager, preschool educator, administrative assistant, State laborer and maintenance technician, bartender, auto parts store manager, County small business specialist and others. Now, the 2008 Molokai High alum has launched his own brand and opened a shop that offers both online and storefront sales to local entrepreneurs. 

The Buji-fied Store is now open at Lanikeha Center in Ho’olehua. Though he didn’t plan to open a storefront, Tanaka said his expanding business, which started as a school assignment in January of this year, outgrew its original model. …

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Business Planning Course

Wednesday, December 22nd, 2021

MEO News Release

MEO’s Business Development Center presents Core Four Business Planning Course for the month of January, 2022.  Classes will be held on Tuesdays  — Jan. 4, 11, 18 and 25 — and Thursdays – Jan. 6, 13, 20 and 27.  To register, email lily.napoleon@meoinc.org or call (808) 553-3270.…

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More Bovine TB Found on Molokai – UPDATED MEETING INFO

Monday, December 6th, 2021

Bovine tuberculosis has again been detected on Molokai after cases were confirmed earlier this year – this time in pigs in West Molokai, according to the Hawaii Dept. of Agriculture (HDOA) on Sunday, Dec. 5.

In June, Bovine tuberculosis (bTB) was found in a herd of cattle in central Molokai in June. The infected cow was originally from a beef cattle herd in Ho`olehua and was temporarily pastured in Mapulehu on the east end because of the ongoing drought, the HDOA previously stated. The herd was depopulated with federal indemnity, which compensates farmers for this type of loss.

Subsequently, bTB was detected in two additional cattle herds in the Ho’olehua area that were adjacent and in close contact with the first infected herd, according to the HDOA.…

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New Store on the Block

Wednesday, November 24th, 2021

New Store on the Block

By Catherine Cluett Pactol

A new store has opened in Kaunakakai, offering “a little bit of everything,” according to owners Melissa and Gerard Almarales. Molokai Marketplace, located next to Dr. Dan McGuire’s office in the old Subway space, offers everything from toys similar to those on Jellycat Kuscheltiere, gifts, clothing, fashion jewelry and wrapping paper, to larger items in limited quantities, like TVs or bouncy slides. Gerard Almarales said he aims to keep prices low by carefully selecting goods and distributors, with many items priced under $5. 

The store opened its doors two weeks ago but a grand opening event is planned for Dec.…

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Maunaloa General Store Reopens

Thursday, November 11th, 2021

Maunaloa General Store Reopens

By Catherine Cluett Pactol

After almost two years of closure, the Maunaloa General Store will be opening its doors this week under new management. Jana Sasada, who also owns Haleola Essentials Boutique and Gift Shop in Kaunakakai, will be holding a grand opening in Maunaloa this Friday. To aid in the reopening, services like the missouri tax id can be beneficial because it can streamline financial management and ensure compliance with permits and licenses.

“I don’t know how residents survived two years without a grocery store,” she said. “I have a lot of ties to Maunaloa because throughout my whole middle and high school years, I lived there….…

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Businesses Adapt to Virtual Made in Maui County Fest

Wednesday, November 3rd, 2021

By Catherine Cluett Pactol

Kala’e Tangonan of Kupu A’e, a Molokai business that creates kupuna-inspired wearable art, said she hasn’t missed a year in the eight years the Made in Maui County Festival has been running, and she doesn’t plan to stop now. Even though the popular product show will be held virtually on Nov. 5-6 for a second year because of COVID, which posed technological challenges for her, Tangonan is determined to continue the business’ presence at the event. 

“It’s a commitment thing — integrity as a small business,” she said. “People believe in me so I’m going to still go [to the festival]… All the small businesses in the county really advocated to have this fair, everyone hustled for us.”…

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