Maui Economic Development Board, Inc. (MEDB) is offering various non-profits and civic organizations on the island of Lana‘i an opportunity to hone their knowledge and skills of their board of directors during the upcoming workshop, “Lana‘i Board Savvy: Operating...
Business Workshops
MEDB workshop fuels understanding of the patent process
Inventing or coming up with an idea for a new and useful innovation is one thing, knowing how to protect your intellectual property so you can reap the benefits of your hard won efforts is another. This reality check was just one of the messages that attendees took...
MEDB hosts Project Weekend
This weekend a small group of community-minded leaders will be taking their project ideas from seed to pitch through Maui Economic Development Board’s Project Weekend. Based on the Startup Weekend model, the Project Weekend focus is on community projects. The...
Benefits of Lean Startup methodology for businesses touted at recent MEDB workshop
The old adage, “if you build it they will come” flew out the door during Maui Economic Development Board’s “Business Model Canvas & Lean Startup Overview” workshop held on February 15th. In its place, came the advice to all entrepreneurs and small business owners,...
Maka Hou Lanai – A Fresh New Start to Business
Lānaʻi entrepreneurs are invited to make a fresh start by learning how to create a new business from the ground up in just one weekend. At Maka Hou Lānaʻi you will experience the spills and thrills, the disappointments and satisfactions of building a business from...
MEDB workshop, “REAP-ing What You Sow,” plants seeds for local businesses
MEDB’s Innovation Series helps build foundations for business success On July 27th, Maui Economic Development Board’s (MEDB) workshop, “Rural Energy for America Program: REAP-ing What You Sow,” drew a packed audience at the MEDB Malcolm Center in Kihei. Led by...
Pinching Your Pennies: Finance for Small Businesses Workshop
Learn how to run your business profitably and avoid mistakes that cause businesses to fail. How much does your product REALLY cost to make? How much should your product sell for? What is the difference between Wholesale and Retail price? What is Break-Even analysis?...
Businesses find “Hidden Gems” during a MEDB workshop
For many businesses saving money is as important as making it. Just ask those who attended Maui Economic Development Board’s (MEDB) July 14th workshop entitled “Hidden Gems: State Programs to Save Your Business Money.” Looking for ways to save money and give their...
MEDB workshop reaffirms “entrepreneurial spirit alive and well on Lanai”
On June 25 and 26, 17 Lanai residents gathered at the Lanai Senior Center for an intense two-day “Entrepreneurs’ Toolkit Bootcamp.” Presented by the Maui Economic Development Board (MEDB) as part of their Innovation Series, the free workshop provided attendees with...
Rural Energy for America Program: REAP-ing What You Sow
Are you a farmer, rancher, or small business owner interested in saving money on your energy bills? Do you lack the money necessary to implement energy efficiency and renewable energy improvements that will lower your business’s energy costs? If you answered yes to...