Maui Economic Development Board was on hand when a check for $723,000 was presented to Lahaina Heroes to acknowledge West Maui teachers' sacrifices for their students since last year’s wildfires. The check was a donation from Marc Benioff, Chair and CEO of Salesforce,...
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Future-Ready: MEDB’s Workshop on Marketing, Innovation & AI
Maui Economic Development Board (MEDB) welcomed marketing strategist Jennifer Apy for two very engaging and insightful presentations on brand growth, innovation, and the evolving role of artificial intelligence in business. Wednesday July 9 was the popular Maui...
MEDB hosts Energy Conference on Maui to Tackle Tough Challenges and Offer Real Solutions
The 12th Annual Hawaii Energy Conference (HEC), held May 21–22 in Maui, brought together 365 energy leaders, policymakers, innovators, and community advocates to explore actionable strategies for Hawaii’s transition to a clean energy future under the theme “Offering...
Workshop: Grow Your Business with AI-Powered Tools by Google
Don’t get left behind. AI made easy to outperform your competition. Business made better! 40 small business owners joined us in-person June 25 for this beginner-friendly introduction to artificial intelligence for use in business. Held at MEDB's Malcolm Center, the...
Maui TechOhana Hosts Jennifer Apy for Powerful Lessons in Marketing and AI
The next Maui Techohana for entrepreneurs and small business owners will be on July 9 with guest speaker, Jennifer Apy sharing "Stories from the Marketing Battlefield: Wins and How We Earned Our Stripes." Presented by Maui Economic Development Board, with support by...
Maui Economic Development Board to host annual Ke Alahele Education Fund Dinner on August 23
Maui Economic Development Board, Inc. (MEDB) is hosting its highly anticipated Ke Alahele Education Fund Benefit Dinner & Auction, themed “Pathways to Our Future,” on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at the Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa, in Ka‘anapali. The evening...
Get your Business Found on Google at Maui TechOhana
Updated May 9 with a post-event summary43 small business owners attended the May 8 Maui Techohana with guest speaker, Nick Ponte, talking about how to get your business found on Google. A further 27 joined the presentation via the livestream. Presented by Maui...
Next Level Business Planning at MEDB
The Hawaii Department of Transportation is sponsoring a business development bootcamp class to help certified Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBEs) firms take a step up to better business practices, which can bring better opportunities. Join us for this amazing...
Finding Opportunities for Success at Maui TechOhana
41 entrepreneurs and small business owners attended the February 13 Maui TechOhana organized by the Maui Economic Development Board and supported by the County of Maui. A further six joined via the livestream to listen to Google Software Architect Stefan Kuhne talk...
AI and Education Expert Brendan Brennan to Keynote at Hawaiʻi STEM Conference in March
Maui Economic Development Board’s STEMworks™ program is pleased to announce that Brendan Brennan, author, AI and STEM education expert, and former UH curriculum designer, will be one of the keynote speakers at the 16th Annual Hawaiʻi STEM Conference, taking place on...