COVID-19 resources

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, MEDB’s Business Assistance program has helped Maui’s business community respond to the emergency and build resilience to weather the storm.

Our COVID-19 Business Assistance Series webcasts have covered topics including SBA loans, the Maui County Adaptability Fund, and agriculture and COVID-19 relief programs. Replays can be viewed below. We have provided networking opportunities for entrepreneurs by taking our Maui TechOhana speaker series online. We have also continued to assist businesses with their unique needs through one-on-one consultation support.

We also help connect businesses with local and national resources – see directly below.

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Opening doors with Women/Minority Owned Small Business Certification

The Women in Business Seminar Series returned March 28 to celebrate Women’s History Month. Being women/minority owned certified (WOSB/MOSB) is a valuable tool which helps to gain competitive advantage with those looking to do business with certified Women Business...

Planning for your Business Succession

Over 70% of small business owners want to pass their business on.... and only 15% actually do.You can now listen to the replay to hear about Business Succession Planning On June 15 guest speaker, Marianne Ellis, CEO/Co-Founder, CEO Success Community led an engaging...

[Replay] Storytelling to build your brand and your business

Want to Drive Sales? Discover how to build your brand and gain more customers with storytelling in this April 27 webinarWhen you look at successful businesses, what do you think is the number one factor that separates them from their competitors? The answer is their...

[Replay] Conquer change and cultivate results – women in business seminar series

Ready to conquer change and cultivate results?On March 22, MEDB’s Women in Business Seminar Series celebrated Women’s History Month with guest speaker Angela Garmon, an award-winning business owner and philanthropist. Over twenty women and minority business owners...

[Replay] Rights and Rules for Small Businesses

Do you know your rights as a small business owner? What rules impact your business and how can you change it? Replay now available of this March 7 webinar to hear about the Hawaii State Small Business Regulatory Review Board (SBRRB) and their work towards a regulatory...

[Replay] Energy Programs and Grants for Rural Small Business & Ag

Are you a farmer, rancher, or small business owner interested in saving money on your energy bills? Do you lack the money to implement energy efficiency and renewable energy improvements to lower your business’s energy costs? Replay now available of this March 3...

Replay – Opportunities for Women and Minority Small Business Owners

Women in Business Seminar explores Vendor Diversity Programs 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...

Innovation leader inspires Maui TechOhana

30 entrepreneurs joined Maui TechOhana on July 27 to listen to, and be inspired by, Omar Sultan of Sultan Ventures. You can watch the replay now Watch the replay https://youtu.be/-vRCOV633TQ

Women business owners inspire in live webinar

Four women business owners shared their stories of persistence, passion, innovation and more in the fifth webinar of the Hawaii Women in Business Seminar Series. Melia Foster, Meli Wraps; Nina Hans, WeekdayStudio; Jennifer Schettewi, Pono Chocolate; and Lori Silva,...

Authoring your Future – replay now available

Small business owners of Hawaii joined in to listen to Janet A. Gregory, KickStart Alliance, and Janice Hulse, Global Directions 2012, as they discussed principles from their book “Age of Freedom: Women at the Crossroads of Career and Change” and the IAP formula....

Kuleana Director Talks Story with Maui TechOhana

Brian Kohne, the writer and director of the movies “Kuleana – Maui” and “Get a Job” shared his captivating story and pathway with Maui TechOhana on April 13. The virtual meeting, presented by Maui Economic Development Board (MEDB), with support of the County of Maui...

Women in Business Seminar Series 3 replay now available

Fifty-five small business owners joined in to listen to Kelly Ireland, CBT, and Barbara Myrick, B & M Construction talk-story about their experiences with certification as a Women Owned Small Business (WOSB). In celebration of Women’s History Month, the March 16...

Ready to Launch – Maui-based Entrepreneur Shares His Vision and Values about Business Startups

Over 35 entrepreneurs, mostly Maui-based, joined the latest Maui TechOhana to hear Alex Fielding, CEO and Chairman of Privateer Space, “talk story” about his journey in the tech...

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

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...

Replay, Q and A and Resources to Women in Business Seminar Series #1

Over 280 woman and minority owned small business owners joined the March 24 webinar, “Getting SBA Certified as a Woman-Owned Small Business: Opening New Doors of Opportunity.” You can now watch the replay here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K8z99VDqkbk Resource...

Replay Q&A, and Update to PPP-3-peat Webcast

Go to Q and A Over 220 small business owners of Maui County logged in online on Thursday January 14, for the Maui Economic Development Board (MEDB) webcast on updates to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL). They were joined...

Replay, Q & A and updates to SBA PPP Loan Forgiveness Application Webcast

Updated October 12, 2020 Thank you to all those who joined us for the June 25 Webcast on SBA PPP Loan Forgiveness Application . UPDATE ON OCT 12: The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), in consultation with the Treasury Department, released a simpler loan...

Replay, Q & A and Resources to Ag & COVID-19 – Loan Relief Programs

Updated May 15, 2020 Thank you to all those who joined us for the May 14 Webcast on Loan Relief Programs for Ag Businesses . We will be posting answers to questions here and any relevant updates. Watch the replay https://youtu.be/C5Qc8uQR1YA View or...

Replay, Q & A and updates to SBA PPP Loan Forgiveness

Updated May 4, 2020 Thank you to all those who joined us for the April 22 Webcast on SBA PPP Loan Forgiveness . Answers to questions posted here and any relevant updates. Watch the replay https://youtu.be/cZbFOc2E5is View or download the Slide Deck Subscribe to Robert...

“MEDB had a webinar about Covid-19 SBA assistance on Monday Mar 30th 2020, just a few days after the CARES act passed and the speed of that webinar was important to get Maui business’ foot in the door while funds existed. They had over 480 business people on getting accurate and timely information.“

Brian Thomas

Fair Winds Wealth Management

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