Maui Economic Development Board (MEDB) was the local host for the 2016 InnovateHER “Innovating for Business Challenge.” The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) launched the nationwide InnovateHER Challenge in August 2015, with the goal of finding products and...
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Innovative ideas highlighted SBA’s 2016 InnovateHER Challenge finals on Maui
Pamela Norris’ ICEBUDDY Systems captures first place KIHEI, Maui, Hawaii – November 20, 2015 – Last night’s finals for the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) 2016 InnovateHER: Innovating for Business Challenge proved once again that Maui is a launching pad for...
InnovateHER 2016 Bootcamp proves practice makes perfect
Yesterday’s Maui Economic Development Board’s (MEDB) Bootcamp for the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) 2016 InnovateHER: Innovating for Business Challenge proved that practice does indeed lead to perfection. Those who attended this optional session received...
VENTURING OUT: EXPLORING THE WORLD OF VENTURE CAPITAL
Business owners, who need capital to grow their company, gained insight in September during a new workshop presented by Maui Economic Development Board’s (MEDB’s) Technical Assistance Series. “Venturing Out: Exploring the World of Venture Capital” provided a panel of...
DevLeague / Uber 2015 Hawaii Hackathon
Registration is now open! Join Maui Economic Development Board, Inc. for the DevLeague / Uber 2015 Hawaii Hackathon on October 23-25th. This exciting event is a key initiative to continue to grow and connect the developer community and provide valuable skills and...
Just the Facts: Using U.S. Census Demographic Data to Build a Business Plan
This seminar will provide a hands-on look at three apps available from the U.S. Census to give small businesses and startups the edge in exploring the demographics of potential markets. The recently released Census Business Builder, the Census Reporter, and OnTheMap...
Venturing Out: Exploring the World of Venture Capital
Do you need capital to grow your company and achieve success? Come learn from experts in the venture capital industry about how to attract needed venture capital to expand and grow your business. The focus of discussion will be on Silicon Valley-style venture funds....
Maui Venture Capital Fund Mbloom Raises $10M from Chinese Investor
Maui-based venture capital fund Mbloom has raised $10 million from a private investor in China, bringing the fund to a total of $20 million and allowing it to increase staffing and open an office in Honolulu.Read the full article in Pacific Business News
MEDB Ke Alahele Education Fund awards $133,000-plus in STEM grants
Maui Economic Development Board announces this year’s recipients who received total grant awards of more than $133,000 from the MEDB Ke Alahele Education Fund.Awards, ranging from approximately $1,000 to $5,000, were distributed this 2014-2015 school year and...