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...
Leader in Innovation to speak at Maui TechOhana Omar Sultan is an investor, mentor, and community builder who believes entrepreneurship and innovation is key to shaping the world's future for the better. Maui Economic Development Board welcomes Omar as our guest...
Be inspired and learn from Hawaii-based women business owners as they talk story about their business success and opportunities that came from certification as a WOSB/MOSB. Hear how certification can help expand your business and what resources and support are...
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...
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...
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...
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
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...
Forty-two small business owners joined in July 8 to listen to Dr Pamela Williamson, CEO of WBEC-West (Women’s Business Enterprise Council) talk about the process of applying to be certified as Minority Owned Small Business (MOSB) which includes Women Owned Small...
MEDB, SBA and the Women’s Business Enterprise Council (WBEC) are collaborating to introduce local businesses to business networking platforms that hold the potential to for new business opportunities. One such platform is the SBA’s Minority Owned Small Business (MOSB)...