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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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dec 9 | maui tech 'ohana with todd nakano

Join Maui Tech ‘Ohana on Wednesday, December 9, for “Standing Tall: Innovation, Entrepreneurship & the Future of Prosthetic Care in Hawaiʻi,” featuring Todd Nakano, founder of Palikū Prosthetics & Orthotics.

 This engaging presentation will explore how innovation, technology, and entrepreneurship are transforming access to specialized healthcare in Hawaiʻi. Attendees will hear how Palikū Prosthetics & Orthotics is leveraging advanced technologies, including 3D printing, on-site fabrication, and cutting-edge prosthetic components, to deliver customized solutions that help patients regain mobility and independence.

The discussion will highlight the opportunities and challenges of building a specialized healthcare business in an island community and provide valuable insights into identifying unmet needs, developing innovative solutions, and creating meaningful community impact.

nov 6 | 2026 sbir conference

The 2026 Hawai’i SBIR Conference is coming to Maui on Friday, November 6, and will be held at the Malcolm Center in Kihei, bringing together entrepreneurs, researchers, technology companies, students, and federal agency representatives to explore opportunities through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs.

Part of a statewide series of innovation and entrepreneurship events across the Hawaiian Islands, the conference connects Hawaiʻi innovators with federal agencies and SBIR/STTR funding opportunities through America’s Seed Fund.

nov 17 | level up your ai

Join MEDB, KS Kaiāulu, and the Maui Native Hawaiian Chamber of Commerce (MNHCOC) for a free, hands-on AI Lunch & Learn workshop designed to help business owners move beyond simple AI prompts and begin building practical, time-saving business systems.

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.

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programs

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!

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business assistance

education to workforce

convening community

community development

office & meeting space

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

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Level Up Your AI

Level Up Your AI

Oct 23, 2026

Join MEDB, KS Kaiāulu, and the Maui Native Hawaiian Chamber of Commerce (MNHCOC) on Tuesday, November 17, for a free, hands-on AI Lunch & Learn...

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SBA Small Business Tax Workshop

SBA Small Business Tax Workshop

Oct 21, 2026

2026 Deductions, Depreciation & Year-End ReadinessBe prepared for end-of-year tax preparation.  This free workshop will focus on how current tax...

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