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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The Ke Alahele Education Fund Benefit Dinner & Auction, themed “Pathways to Our Future” will take place on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at the Wailea Beach Resort–Marriott, Maui. The evening will begin with a reception and silent auction at 4:30 pm, followed by a dinner at 6 pm.
This year’s event will celebrate the outstanding achievements of students in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) fields. Guests can bid on a variety of items in the popular Apples for Education Auction, compete in teams during MEDB’s signature interactive game, and hear inspiring stories of students’ accomplishments in STEM fields.
Proceeds from the event will directly support STEM programs, which provide Maui Nui students with opportunities from kindergarten to college and beyond. These programs are vital in shaping the future of our youth.
For information and to make reservations, please visit www.medbpathways.org.
business assistance
Supporting the growth of both homegrown businesses and companies that have relocated is at the heart of MEDB’s mission to promote a robust and diversified economy and build a resident workforce with the skills to participate fully. MEDB’s Business Assistance program include one-on-one coaching, training, networking events, webinars and workshops.
education to workforce
MEDB’s Workforce Development program is aimed at building a pipeline of skilled workers from kindergarten through career. Our end goal is a resident workforce with the technological capabilities, innovation, critical thinking, and entrepreneurial skills to participate fully in Maui’s digital economy so that young people have opportunity.
convening community
Our conferences and events bring together key stakeholders, including business and industry leaders, entrepreneurs and small business owners, experts and innovators, government, NGOs, future leaders, and members of the Maui community. These events have put Maui on the map as a premier location for many industries.
latest news
MEDB Ke Alahele Education Fund Dinner on October 26
The Maui Economic Development Board, Inc. (MEDB) announces the return of their highly anticipated Ke Alahele Education Fund Benefit Dinner & Auction, themed “Pathways to Our Future.” This signature, in-person event will take place on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at...
Young Professionals of EMER-GEN® 2024 look to the Future of Space
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A Sense of Space and Place as the AMOS Conference celebrates 25 years
The 2024 AMOS Conference, September 17-20, celebrated 25 years at the Wailea Beach Resort, Maui. Presented by Maui Economic Development Board (MEDB), the premier technical conference in the nation devoted to Space Domain Awareness hosted 1101 in-person attendees with...
programs
MEDB is one of the only values-based economic development organizations in the country. That means we work 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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