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...
Business Assistance
Program to Help Underserved Maui Businesses
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...
Connecting Maui Businesses
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...
Replay, Q & A to BizAssist Webinar – Pathways to Recovery
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
Pathways to Recovery – A BizAssist 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...
Replay and Resources to Women in Business Seminar Series #2
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...
Women in Business Seminar Series 2
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)...
SBIR: An Overview of the Program
Are you an Innovator, Entrepreneur, Researcher, or Small technology firm? Thinking of starting a business with your exciting technology idea? Are you a researcher looking to commercialize your idea? Join us June 30th at 12:00 pm (HST) for an...
Maui BizAssist Series reviews the updated Paycheck Protection Program – the 3-peat
With the release of the new stimulus package, Maui Economic Development Board (MEDB) is hosting a free webcast to discuss the third round of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) funding. The webcast on Thursday, January 14 at 1:00PM is part of an ongoing series –...
Maui County Adaptability Fund Applications due November 6
Mayor Michael Victorino recently announced the launch of the Maui County Adaptability Fund to help local small businesses recover and survive the impacts from COVID-19. The County has allocated $5 million to the Fund. Maui Economic Development Board (MEDB) is...