Molokai Middle School recently received an $88,213 grant from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) for a project titled “Promoting Cultural Based Knowledge and Practices through Environmental Stewardship and Preservation.” The grant extends from...
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ANGELS ON WHEELS
Recently, A Cup of Cold Water (ACCW) Community Care-Van held its 2nd annual gathering to give thanks for the success of its outreach ministry. In October 2013, the four Episcopal churches on Maui, Good Shepherd, Holy Innocents, St. John’s and Trinity by-the-Sea,...
MAUI TEAM WINS 2015 DEVLEAGUE/UBER HAWAII HACKATHON
Maui Economic Development Board (MEDB) and High Technology Development Corporation sponsored Maui County’s participation in the first statewide, 36-hour, 2015 DevLeague /Uber Hawaii Hackathon. The free event, held October 23 to 25th, was partnered with Livecoding.tv,...
USDA CERTIFIED ORGANIC FARM COMMUNITY GROWS UNDER THE RAINBOW
Imagine a place where the community reflects what is important and precious in each member. Imagine a place where the meaningful work that each individual contributes to the community is healing and inspirational. La’a Kea Farm on Baldwin Avenue in Pa’ia is that...
KAMEHAMEHA SOCCER PLAYER SCORES IN BOLIVIA
Maui student Keola Paz Paredes, son of a Bolivian immigrant to the United States, has initiated an outstanding mission to help children in Bolivia who play soccer. Paredes, a senior on the Kamehameha High School soccer team in Pukalani, has been playing soccer since...
MEDB Seeks Entrepreneurs for SBA’s 2016 InnovateHER Challenge
InnovateHER 2016: Innovating for Women Business Challenge MEDB is currently seeking participants for the 2016 InnovateHER: Innovating for Women Business Challenge for three successive Thursday evenings in November 2015. The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)...
MAUI COUNTY STUDENTS CONNECT WITH BOEING DURING STELLAR SPACE CONFERENCE
The 16th annual Advanced Maui Optical and Space Surveillance Technologies Conference (AMOS) was held in September in the culturally rich setting of the Wailea Marriott Resort and Spa. Presented by Maui Economic Development Board and numerous sponsors, the four-day...
MAMA’S FISH HOUSE FUNDS SUSTAINABLE FOOD SOURCE
Mama’s Fish House, family-owned by Floyd and “Mama” Doris Christenson, has been buying fish directly from Maui fisherman for over 40 years. These local fishermen, representing a way of life, culture and tradition in Hawai’i, consistently deliver the freshest and...
Venture Capital Experts: Vision, Tenacity, and Passion are Keys to One’s Success
KIHEI, Maui, Hawaii – September 25, 2015 – On Thursday, September 24th, 33 entrepreneurs and professionals from various industries attended Maui Economic Development Board’s (MEDB) workshop, “Venturing Out: Exploring the World of Venture Capital.” Their goal: to learn...
MEDB ADVANCES STEM EDUCATION
“Pathways to Our Future”, the annual Ke Alahele Education Fund Benefit Dinner and Auction presented by Maui Economic Development Board (MEDB), was recently held at the FairmontKea Lani Resort in Wailea. Providing the stirring opening with oli and pule were Molokai...