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.
business assistance
Maui County’s high quality of life, advanced infrastructure, and central location in the Pacific have positioned it as an ideal place to do business in the 21st century. The islands are home to a diversified economy that not only attracts companies and organizations from across the U.S., but also supports a range of local startups.
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
Replay – Opportunities for Women and Minority Small Business Owners
Women and minority business owners tuned in this week to hear about Vendor Diversity Programs and how they could open up opportunities for their business. DeLynne Ano, Founder and CEO of Playbook Makers, was the guest speaker of the sixth episode of the Women in...
Innovation leader inspires Maui TechOhana
30 entrepreneurs joined Maui TechOhana on July 27 to listen to, and be inspired by, Omar Sultan of Sultan Ventures. You can watch the replay now Watch the replay https://youtu.be/-vRCOV633TQ
Women business owners inspire in live webinar
Four women business owners shared their stories of persistence, passion, innovation and more in the fifth webinar of the Hawaii Women in Business Seminar Series. Melia Foster, Meli Wraps; Nina Hans, WeekdayStudio; Jennifer Schettewi, Pono Chocolate; and Lori Silva,...
programs
business assistance
education to workforce
convening community
community development
office & meeting space
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!