AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoAir Travel: A nationwide FAA ground stop caused more than 8,200 U.S. flight cancellations Friday, with delays expected to linger as airlines reposition planes and crews. Some West Coast flights to Hawaiʻi were allowed to depart, but the disruption adds pressure to the state’s visitor industry. Business Services: Hawaiʻi’s business registration backlog has reached 40,000 amid a system failure, slowing a key process for companies and entrepreneurs. Permitting: Honolulu’s planning department is introducing new review standards to speed building approvals, as agencies face deadlines to process permits faster. Maui Investment: Two Maui areas have been designated federal Opportunity Zones, opening the door to tax incentives for investment. Local Business: A new marketplace in Lahaina is helping bring businesses back to Front Street, while the state is strengthening ties with a major Japanese retailer to expand opportunities for Hawaiʻi companies.
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