AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoLahaina’s Business Recovery: Twenty-four businesses were selected for ʻUlu o Lele, a temporary marketplace opening Nov. 10 at the former Outlets of Maui. Its 17 modular storefronts and space for food trucks and pop-ups aim to restore income and jobs while Front Street is rebuilt. Food and Farming: Hawaiʻi’s planned Medicaid “Food Is Medicine” program could let doctors prescribe fresh food to more than 100,000 residents starting as soon as January. Advocates say buying local could bring millions of dollars to farmers and create nearly 1,000 jobs. Airline Jobs: Alaska Air Group is cutting 46 Hawaiʻi positions, including one at Kahului Airport; eight employees were offered different roles. Business Costs: Hawaiʻi retailers face higher occupancy costs than their mainland counterparts, adding pressure for local shops. Economic Policy: Maui senators will lead committees covering commerce, transportation, and economic development and tourism in the next legislative session.
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