Another successful Maui Energy Conference wrapped up on Friday, with a 15% increase in attendance over last year’s conference. The event, held at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center, featured more than 50 speakers and 325 participants. In addition to increased...
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MPowerMaui: An Energy Conversation
Maui Residents: Communication key to ensuring Maui’s “green” energy future Final report, MPowerMaui: An Energy Conversation, captures resident priorities, values regarding energy on Maui Maui Economic Development Board (MEDB) released a final report summarizing the...
Eyes on the Sky
Hawaii plays a crucial role in tracking satellites and the space debris that threatens them. As orbital space gets more cluttered, private companies and military trackers will have to get better at tracking and identifying even tiny pieces of junk. (Article no longer...
GMO Initiative: Frequently Asked Questions
The question of whether there should be a moratorium on GMO Operations and Practices has been the subject of intense debate in Maui County. As voters head to the polls, the following is designed to stimulate a thoughtful review of this issue based on the questions we...
MEDB Awards $10,000 for Innovative STEM Project
Ke Alahele Education Dinner Draws 660 Supporters, Raises $300,000 King Kekaulike High School graduate AJ Ramelb was selected for the second annual Daniel K. Inouye Innovation Award Saturday night. The honor included a $3,000 cash award for his college education and...
2014 MEDB Ke Alahele Education Fund "Apples For Education" Menu of Auction Events
$200 Gift Card for Dining at Mama’s Fish House & Inn Dinner for 2 at Japengo, Hyatt Regency Resort & Spa Sanrio Hello Kitty Gift Basket from Queen Ka’ahumanu Center Dinner and a movie with Mayor Alan and Ann Arakawa 2 nights stay at The Courtyard by Marriott...
MEDB Ke Alahele Education Fund Benefit Dinner & Auction to Benefit STEM Education Programs at Home
The annual MEDB Ke Alahele Education Fund Dinner & Auction returns on Saturday, August 23. Held at the Grand Wailea Resort, this annual event raises needed funds for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) programs in our community. Guests will bid on...
MEDB Ke Alahele Education Fund Grant Fits Into Hands-on Learning
A Ke Alahele Education Fund grant for Montessori School of Maui was intended to support its engineering and robotics programs plus help provide a practical learning environment for students to enhance their skills in science, technology, engineering and math or STEM....
Mayor Arakawa Inspired by STEM
For the past two years, Mayor Alan Arakawa and his wife Ann have served as hosts of the popular “Are You Smarter Than a STEM 5th Grader?” – a lively game during the annual MEDB Ke Alahele Education Fund dinner that tests attendees’ STEM acumen against those of our...
Innovation Award Honors Legacy of Inouye's Vision
The Maui Economic Development Board is continuing to honor the legacy of the late U.S. Senator Daniel Inouye with an award program in his name. “Senator Inouye was a visionary who saw how important it is to affirm and invest in our students, the future of Hawaii,”...