AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoLocal Enterprise: Vortex AI plans to open a Honolulu chapter of its referral platform in November, while Maui’s Hui Kapili accelerator has admitted 11 local businesses. Tourism Recovery: Hā‘ena State Park reopened after 39 days, restoring access for visitors as Kaua‘i businesses recover from Hurricane Lowell; the state has also opened applications for business recovery grants. Infrastructure Finance: State and county leaders are urging voters to approve RISE bonds to fund housing-related infrastructure, including roads, water and sewer systems, with about $2 billion in needs statewide. Water Costs: Kapalua golf course owner TY Management says Maui Land & Pineapple inflated irrigation charges, alleging rates rose 339%; the dispute also follows cancellation of a PGA event estimated to bring $50 million to Maui’s economy. Shipping & Defense: Matson christened the first of three new containerships, part of an investment of about $1 billion, while Honolulu-based PacMar completed Navy testing that qualifies it for a $15 million payment and future contract opportunities. Jobs: Hawaiian Airlines plans to cut 13 nonunion Honolulu positions as part of its Alaska merger.
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