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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programs

business assistance

education to workforce

convening community

community development

office & meeting space

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!

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

2025 hawaii STEM conference

The 16th annual Hawaii STEM Conference returns to the Hawaii Convention Center March 24 and 25, 2025.

The Hawaii STEM Conference is a must-attend event for teachers, students, and industry professionals interested in STEM education and professional development. This conference provides a platform for individuals to gather and exchange knowledge, ideas, and experiences, with the goal of inspiring and fostering connections within the STEM community in the state of Hawai’i. By bringing together experts, practitioners, and enthusiasts, this event will offer a diverse range of workshops, presentations, and interactive sessions that will allow student and teacher attendees to explore the latest advancements, best practices, and emerging trends in STEM education.

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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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