Leading and inspiring innovation in business, education, and our community

From business mentoring, to STEM education in local schools, to conferences, the Maui Economic Development Board’s wide variety of programs have touched thousands of people and businesses across Maui County and the state of Hawaii.

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maui techohana

Join us November 20 for networking and guest speakers to hear about plans for the Pa‘ia Sugar Mill.

The Pa‘ia Village Company, established in August 2020, is committed to transforming the historic Pa‘ia Sugar Mill into a state-of-the-art advanced manufacturing village. Our vision is to support livable wages, build affordable housing, and revive community spirit, continuing the sugar mill’s 150-year legacy of responsible industry.

Dan Ellis and Wayne Thibaudeau, Managing Partners of Pa‘ia Village Company will present key aspects of the project. 

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education to workforce

The Ke Alahele Education Fund Benefit Dinner & Auction, themed “Pathways to Our Future” was held on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at the Wailea Beach Resort–Marriott, Maui. This year’s event celebrated the outstanding achievements of students in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) fields.

Proceeds from the event will directly support STEM programs, which provide Maui Nui students with opportunities from kindergarten to college and beyond. These programs are vital in shaping the future of our youth.

You can still donate at www.medbpathways.org.

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community development

MEDB coordinates the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) report for Maui County, a process undertaken every five to six years. CEDS is a Federally mandated, locally-based strategic plan for regional economic development and capacity building, with an emphasis on economic resilience and job creation.

MEDB facilitates community input through a focus group process and synthesizing  comments into a comprehensive report. This report is delivered and presented to policy and decision makers and combined with similar reports from the other counties to provide a “roadmap” document to guide decision-making statewide.

view and download 2022 CED report

bridge grants

The Maui Business Bridge Grant is being offered by the State of Hawaii, County of Maui, Maui Economic Opportunity (MEO), and Maui Economic Development Board (MEDB). The purpose of this grant program is to support Maui-based businesses that have been directly or indirectly impacted by the August 8, 2023 Lahaina and Upcountry wildfires. 

All applications received as of October 3, 2024 will be automatically waitlisted. Applications will still be reviewed for the waitlist and applicants will be notified if funding is available

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MEDB is one of the only values-based economic development organizations in the country, working toward expanding and diversifying our economy in a way that’s balanced with environmental stewardship, cultural appropriateness, and social equity. And we don’t do it alone. We’re catalysts. We inspire. We build partnerships. And we bring our values to everything we do.

Our programs promote innovation, business, education, and community in Maui County. We invite you to learn more about our work, and get involved today!

“MEDB plays an important role in facilitating discussion between community, business and political arenas.”

Patricia Rohlfing

Hawaii Pacific Solar

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