Fourteen aspiring leaders came together over the weekend, virtually, to work on solutions to diversify Maui’s economy. Hosted by Maui Economic Development Board (MEDB), the Project Weekend is specifically designed for the Fellows of Ka Ipu Kukui, a year-long program...
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Hawaii STEM Conference to return to Oahu
After two years of hosting the annual Hawaii STEM Conference virtually, Maui Economic Development Board is extremely excited to be returning to the Hawaii Convention Center for the 13th iteration of this celebration of all things STEM! We are looking forward to...
Program to Help Underserved Maui Businesses
Maui Economic Development Board (MEDB) was recently awarded a Small Business Administration (SBA) Grant to launch a Community Navigator Pilot Program (CNPP). MEDB was recognized as a proven neutral convener of the tri-isle...
Training Hawaii’s Future Workforce
STEMworks™ Innovation Internships - Host Company Application Period Now Open! The STEMworks™ Innovation Internship is a 6-week summer program that matches talented, local students with companies from a wide spectrum of industries across the state who are looking...
Connecting Maui Businesses
Twenty-three companies recently participated in the annual ICCC (Inner City Capital Connection) National Conference. This is the third year that MEDB has partnered with the Initiative. This year's program theme, "Emerge Stronger" provided timely training, mentoring...
Ready to Launch – Maui-based Entrepreneur Shares His Vision and Values about Business Startups
Over 35 entrepreneurs, mostly Maui-based, joined the latest Maui TechOhana to hear Alex Fielding, CEO and Chairman of Privateer Space, “talk story” about his journey in the tech...
Maui-based Space Entrepreneur to “Talk Story” at TechOhana
With a career path that includes Cisco, Apple and NASA, Alex Fielding will be the guest speaker at the virtual Maui TechOhana on December 2. This event is presented by Maui Economic Development Board. Fielding will “talk story” about his journey of self-discovery as a...
Replay, Q & A to BizAssist Webinar – Pathways to Recovery
55 small business owners from Maui and Neighbor Islands tuned in on November 10 to Maui Biz Assist webinar, Pathways to Recovery, to hear about funding opportunities for their small businesses. Presented by Maui Economic Development Board (MEDB), the free webinar
Pathways to Recovery – A BizAssist Webinar
On November 10, Maui Economic Development Board (MEDB) will present a free online webinar to provide an update and overview of the funding opportunities available to small businesses of Maui County as together we all navigate the path to recovery. There are many...
2021 EMER-GEN® Inspires Space Careers
The 4th annual EMER-GEN® Program returned to Maui September 12-14 with young professionals and students pursuing space careers excited to meet once again in-person after a year of virtual. A joint initiative of the Advanced Maui Optical and Space...