MEDB News

Being Prepared
July 06, 2009
Pacific Disaster Center helps make informed decisions on global climate change
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Kalama program sparks creativity with technology
June 30, 2009
Ke Alahele grants support media production classes
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Hawaii first in nation to provide GIS to all local schools
June 15, 2009
Hawaii recently became the first state in the nation to provide Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software throughout its entire educational system
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Hawaiian values are key to success for Akimeka
June 09, 2009
Tech company builds on principles of ohana, koa, ho'okipa, laulima, lokahi
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Youth Alliance: Making a difference in Maui Nui's future
June 08, 2009
With a high school diploma in hand, Elijah Turner said he has the confidence to believe he can make a difference.
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Telling stories with technology
May 22, 2009
Baldwin High media club offers opportunities in broadcast journalism
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Building Confidence
May 20, 2009
Ke Alahele grants support STEM education at Wailuku Elementary
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Technology of food
May 13, 2009
Workshops to assist isle food processors, developers
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MEDB Women In Technology program to receive U.S. Department of Labor funding
May 01, 2009
Two Hawaii educational training programs awarded nearly $4 million.
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A need for science in decision support on climate change
April 22, 2009
Pacific Disaster Center ready with information, technical assistance...
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An Introduction to an Engineer
April 21, 2009
It starts with wanting to know how things work.
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Maui High Robotics team ends competition with 5-2 record
April 20, 2009
Focusing on defense in its final two qualification matches, the Maui High School Robotics team split 1-1 on Saturday...
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Maui High Robotics team thunders at FIRST Championship
April 17, 2009
The Maui High School Robotics team came through qualifying rounds on Friday...
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On to Atlanta
April 16, 2009
MEDB's Ke Alahele fund supports Maui High Robotics team
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Building Kids: MEDB, Sen. Inouye support Maui High technology program
April 15, 2009
Learning to construct, program and operate a robot for a competition involves more than knowing science and technology, a team of Maui High School students told the Maui Economic Development Board.
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The science of agriculture a festival feature
April 13, 2009
Frog's blood and papaya puree have little in common. But, in common with all biological materials, they contain cells and the cells contain genes.
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e-commerce: building your business
April 08, 2009
Linking to government contracts Adding value with the Web.
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3rd "Tech Careers: I Am The Future"- May 27 - 28
April 07, 2009
The 3rd "Tech Careers: I Am The Future" will be held on May 27 - 28, 2009. Technology-based companies in the Maui Research and Technology Park will open their doors to approximately 60 middle school students on the first day of this two day session.
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Maui Economic Development Board Announces 2009 Ke Alahele Education Fund Fundraiser Dinner
April 02, 2009
On Friday, August 21, 2009, Maui Economic Development Board, Inc. (MEDB) will hold a special fundraiser dinner, "A Pathway To Our Future," to benefit the MEDB Ke Alahele Education Fund.
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New Web Site Profiles Maui's Diversification
April 02, 2009
Let there be no mistake - despite the challenging economic environment, Maui County is very much "open for business".
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7th Annual High Tech Maui Holiday Job Fair - December 29
October 01, 2008
The Maui Economic Development Board is pleased to announce the 7th Annual High Tech Maui Holiday Job Fair, December 29th at Ke Alahele - The MEDB Center in Kihei.
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11th Annual "Tech Careers: I Am The Future" - October 23-24
September 30, 2008
The eleventh annual "Tech Careers: I Am The Future" will be held on October 23-24, 2008. Technology-based companies in the Maui Research and Technology Park will open their doors to approximately 60 high school students on the first day of this two day session.
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Kama'aina Come Home Event in San Diego - June 19
June 13, 2008
A Kama'aina Come Home event will be held in San Diego on Thursday, June 19, 2008, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Roy's La Jolla.
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2nd "Middle School Tech Careers: I Am The Future" - May 29 - 30
April 26, 2008
The 2nd "Middle School Tech Careers: I Am The Future" will be held on May 29 - 30, 2008. Technology-based companies in the Maui Research and Technology Park will open their doors to approximately 60 middle school students on the first day of this two day session.
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MEDB Site of Maui County's Largest Photovoltaic System
February 26, 2008
ProVision Technologies and Maui Economic Development Board recently completed installation of Maui County's largest photovolataic system. Jeff King of Maui TV News reports on this exciting development in Maui's role of leading the state in renewable energy.
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Largest PV Solar Installation In Maui County is generating power
February 04, 2008
ProVision Technologies and Maui Economic Development Board Commission Solar Electric Systems
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Holidays prove to be a strategic time to recruit visiting kama'aina
January 16, 2008
Nearly 200 jobseekers flocked to the annual High Tech Maui Holiday Job Fair at Kiheiﾒs Maui Research & Tech Park, for a day of information exchange and in some cases -- life-changing opportunity.
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Maui partnership helps kama'aina return to the islands to work
November 30, 2007
Hawaii graduates from mainland colleges and former residents seeking jobs back home should check out the two proven Maui connections to find available opportunities in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), as well as other fields.
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Register for Maui Energy Expo 2007
October 17, 2007
Registration is now open for the Maui Energy Expo 2007, to be held at the Grand Wailea Spa and Resort November 7 - 9.
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Hawaii SBIR Conference on Maui, Nov. 14
October 11, 2007
Access Federal Funding to Develop New Technologies and Innovations!
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High Tech Maui Holiday Job Fair
October 09, 2007
The Maui Economic Development Board, Inc., Women in Technology Project, in partnership with Jon Sakurai-Horita of Kama`aina Careers is pleased to announce the 6th annual High Tech Maui Holiday Job Fair on Thursday, December 27, 2006.
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Kama'aina Come Home Pa'ina Scheduled
May 09, 2007
The Maui Economic Development Board, County of Maui and Kama'aina Careers invite you to a reception to find out about high tech job opportunities in Maui County.
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High Tech Maui Job Fair
January 02, 2007
Thank you to all of the organizations that participated in the 5th annual High Tech Maui Holiday Job Fair. The event which was held Wednesday, December 27th, 2006 was another success!
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MEDB Annual Report on Operations, 2005-06
December 19, 2006
MEDB is pleased to present a representative description of our past year's accomplishments.
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High Tech Maui Holiday Job Fair Online Registration
November 27, 2006
Online registration is now open for the upcoming 5th Annual High Tech Maui Holiday Job Fair which will be held on Wednesday, December 27, 2006 at Ke Alahele - The MEDB Center, Maui Research & Technology Park.
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Kama'aina Come Home Pa'ina Scheduled
November 20, 2006
The Maui Economic Development Board, County of Maui and Kama'aina Careers invite you to a reception to find out about high tech job opportunities in Maui County.
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MEDB Announces Ke Alahele Education Fund 2006 Grant Guidelines
October 18, 2006
The Ke Alahele Education Fund was created by the Maui Economic Development Board to help local educators, individuals, parent groups and other organizations enhance student learning as well as augment their own professional development.
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View Focus Maui Nui Mayoral Candidate Conversation on Akaku!
October 13, 2006
Last week, Focus Maui Nui taped "Our Islands, Our Future: A Conversation with our Mayoral Candidates" at Akaku. It was moderated by political analyst Dan Boylan and the questions were based on the priorities that came out of Focus Maui Nui. You can see the hour long show now on Akaku Channel 53 or 54.
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MEDB's science and technology workforce program receives $300,000 federal grant
October 10, 2006
Because of a major $300,000 award from the national Economic Development Administration (EDA), Maui Economic Development Board's (MEDB) new Center for Science and Technology will now be able to expand its technology workforce development programs. The Center will be located in Ke Alahele - The MEDB Building, opened earlier this year in the Maui Research & Technology Park, Kihei.
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Grand Opening of Espresso Moon in Maui Research & Technology Park
September 21, 2006
For the first time in many years, you will be able to buy a cup of coffee-or even lunch-without leaving the Maui R&T Park.
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Maui Brewing Co. Wins Two Medals at the World Beer Cup, First time for Hawaii
April 20, 2006
On Friday, April 14th, 2006 Maui Brewing Co. (formerly Fish and Game Brewing Co. & Rotisserie) was awarded TWO Medals at the Worldﾒs most Prestigious Beer Competition, the World Beer Cup.
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5 Maui teams take in East conference
March 05, 2006
A team from King Kekaulike High School received an Award of Excellence for its presentation at a national technology education conference - but that wasnﾒt the greatest benefit of the program.
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Cruise ship task force calls for creation of ship authority to charge fees
November 17, 2005
MEDB, as part of the cruise ship task force created by Maui Mayor Alan Arakawa, played a strong role in tapping into the communityﾒs mindset and putting together recommendations on this controversial issue.
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Women in Technology Project wins prestigious economic development award
November 17, 2005
Maui Economic Development Boardﾒs Women in Technology program received the top long-term program award at the 2005 International Economic Development Council (IEDC) Annual Conference held in Chicago.
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