MEDB news
Maui Food Innovation Center talks story and technology at Maui TechOhana
24 local entrepreneurs and small business owners attended the May 9 Maui TechOhana and were wowed by the inspiring work and technology of the Maui Food Innovation Center (MFIC). Ian Stewart, Entrepreneurship & Business Development Specialist, Pā‘oihana Program, and Douglas Paul, Chef Instructor gave an engaging presentation of the Center’s work including a video tour of the facility and samples of their success stories.
Reimagining Resilience: Hawaii Energy Conference May 22-23
The Hawaii Energy Conference will be held at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center from May 22-23 and will bring together experts in the field to explore the theme Reimagining Resilience..
Get Started on Quickbooks for your Business
QuickBooks is a computer application that automates your business' financial functions. It is easy to use but has a lot of components and comes from an Accountant's perspective -- so it has a specialized Glossary of Terms that takes a while to learn. It has a step...
Building your Capability Statement
Replay now availableEvery business needs a Capability Statement. Your Capability Statement can open doors to contracts with corporations and government agencies.24 small business owners tuned in May 2 to learn more about using your Capability Statement to build...
Mentor-Protege Program for doing business with Government
Learn how to become a subcontractor for government/military in this one-day workshop Small business owners wishing to do business with government - you are invited to a Spring Mentor-Protégé Program (MPP) Workshop hosted by Global Resources Solutions, Inc. (GRS) and...
Maui Founders Mixer April 15
The Maui Founders Mixer was held April 15th 5 - 7 PM at the Malcolm Center. Hosted by Blue Startups with support by Maui Economic Development Board, entrepreneurs heard about the upcoming Blue Startups Cohort 16 (July 22 - October 18). They also had the opportunity to...
Maui Food Innovation at Maui TechOhana
Save the date for Maui TechOhana May 9 to hear about the Maui Food Innovation Center. Join us for networking, light refreshments and our guest speakers.Updated 5-7-24 - Ian Stewart, Entrepreneurship & Business Development Specialist, Pā‘oihana Program, UH Maui...
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...
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Application Workshop
Register to attend the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Application Workshop on Tuesday, March 12. The Hawaii Department of Transportation DBE team will return to Maui March 12 to walk you through the DBE application process. Get started on your journey to...
Ka Ipu Kukui Fellows Plan for a Resilient Maui
Sixteen fellows of the 2024 Ka Ipu Kukui cohort recently came together to address the challenge of building resilience for Maui County. Presented by Maui Economic Development Board (MEDB), the annual Project Weekend was renamed Project Maui Nui to reflect its focus...
Grammy award-winner Jason Baum to keynote at Hawaii STEM Conference
Maui Economic Development Board’s (MEDB) STEMworks™ program announced that Grammy award-winning Maui High alumnus, Jason Baum, will be one of the keynote speakers for the 15th Annual Hawai'i STEM Conference, which will take place on April 4th and 5th at the Hawai'i...
TechOhana features Maui’s Pacific Disaster Center
Maui TechOhana in February featured Dr. Erin Hughey and the extraordinary work of the Pacific Disaster Center. 29 entrepreneurs and small business owners joined us February 22 for networking, light refreshments and our guest speaker.Pacific Disaster Center (PDC...
Maui Mini Business Development Series
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), the Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT), and Maui Economic Development Board (MEDB) invite small business owners who are interested in doing business with the government to register for a two-day Mini Business...
Adaptive Capacity for your Business – Webinar Nov 30
Adaptive Capacity was the topic of the November 30 Women in Business Seminar Series webinar, presented by Maui Economic Development 24 small business owners joined online to listen to Pamela Stambaugh, President and Founder of Accountability Pays Inc, talk about...
Aerospace on Maui the talk of TechOhana
From L. to R. Bogdan Udrea, VisSidus Technologies; Dr. Shadi Naderi, AFRL, Lisa Thompson, KBR, Dr. C. Channing Chow, Cloudstone Innovations 31 guests joined us November 16 to hear about Aerospace on Maui from a panel of space industry leaders based in LĪPOA, formerly...
P3I accepting applications for internships
The Pacific Intelligence and Innovation Initiative (P3I) is a public-private partnership working to meet the growing demand for a skilled workforce in Hawaiʻi. The Department of Defense and other Hawaiʻi-based companies are looking to fill positions in IT, cyber,...
Maui Business Recovery Fund – Grant Overview
In partnership with the Principal Foundation and the Walmart Foundation, Maui Economic Development Board (MEDB) is offering the Maui Business Recovery Fund. The purpose of the fund is a donation to support small businesses that have been directly impacted by the...
Maui Business Bridge Grants – opening soon
November 13, 2023 - Applications open at https://mauibusinessbridgegrants.org/ This grant program is being offered by the State of Hawaii, County of Maui, Maui Economic Opportunity (MEO), and Maui Economic Development Board (MEDB). The purpose of this grant program is...
Learning the Ins and Outs of WBENC Certification
Women Business Enterprise Council (WBEC) West holds monthly webinars to teach the ins and outs of Women Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) Certification. Join Maria Boykin, WBEC-West Director of Certification October 26 at 10:00 AM Hawaii Standard Time.This...
AMOS Conference a Show of Support
Wildfires, a four-star general and a sold-out conference headlined the 24th AMOS Conference held September 19-22 at the Wailea Beach Resort, Maui. The premier technical conference in the nation devoted to Space Domain Awareness hosted 1082 in-person attendees...
Young Professionals Plan for Future at EMER-GEN® 2023
Innovation, policy, career planning and more were all on the agenda for the 6th annual EMER-GEN® Program, held September 17-19 at the Wailea Beach Resort, Maui. A joint initiative of the AMOS Conference and the Space Generation Advisory Council (SGAC), the program...
Principal Foundation and MEDB partner for the Maui Business Recovery Fund
Kihei – September 28, 2023 - In partnership with the Principal Foundation, Maui Economic Development Board (MEDB) has provided support to 95 small businesses eligible for the Maui Business Recovery Fund. The purpose of the fund is to assist small businesses that have...
E Hana Kākou – Let’s Work Together
MEDB stands with our community in shock and profound grief at the enormity of the catastrophe on Maui’s West Side and Upcountry. Like so many on our island, we have been personally touched with loss and trauma that too many others have shared. The eyes of the world...
Webinar – The 7 Must Do’s to Level Up your Leadership
POSTPONED! The August 16 Webinar has been postponed while MEDB and the Maui community prioritize support of our residents and local businesses devastated by the fires. What stops productivity? What stops performance? What stops profitability? Gallup worldwide...
WEBINAR – Secure Today, Safe Tomorrow: Cybersecurity Basics for CEOs
In an increasingly interconnected world, understanding the fundamentals of cybersecurity has become essential for solopreneurs and corporations alike. 26 small business owners tuned in July 19 to listen to Pam Feld, Founder and CEO, Triumph Technology Group, shed...
Blue Startups Founders Mixer coming to Maui
Maui entrepreneurs interested in being part of an accelerator cohort or looking for a cofounder participated in the July 5 Maui Founders Mixer! Hosted by Blue Startups with support by Maui Economic Development Board, participants heard about the upcoming Blue Startups...
Maui Economic Development Board to hold annual Ke Alahele Education Fund Dinner on August 19th
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCMENT FROM MEDB: In light of the recent tragic Maui fires and the devastating impacts on our families, businesses, and community; MEDB has made the decision to postpone our August 19 Ke Alahele Education fundraiser. Our priority at this time is to...
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...
Request for Proposals – HVAC System Unit Replacement
Maui Economic Development Board, Inc. (MEDB) is a 501c (3) non-profit organization that has been a catalyst for innovative economic development in Maui County and the state since its founding in 1982. The driving force in establishing MEDB was to work towards ways to...
Web3, AI and Humanity at Maui TechOhana
35 entrepreneurs attended the May 11 Maui TechOhana at MEDB's Malcolm Center to hear about Web3, AI, and Humanity. Organized by Maui Economic Development Board (MEDB) and supported by the County of Maui, the event provided an informal networking opportunity open...
[Workshop] Women in Business Connect
Connecting with corporations leveraging your women owned status Workshop series Three separate sessions to support your business growth. Attend one or all three. In-person and livestream ticket options.Friday, May 51. Elevate your Pitch to Connect 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM...
[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...
Entrepreneurs Intrigued by the Future of Work
45 entrepreneurs attended Maui TechOhana on Thursday February 2 to hear about the “Future of Work.” Gathering in-person for the first time in three years, the event featured Maui-based guest speaker, Jen Chiu, who has worked on a Design Led innovation team at Google....
Maui’s Emerging Leaders Participate in Civic-thon Challenge
The annual Project Weekend in January brought together sixteen aspiring leaders to work on solutions to diversify Maui’s economy. Hosted by Maui Economic Development Board (MEDB), Project Weekend is specifically designed for the Fellows of Ka Ipu Kukui, a year-long...
Hawaii Energy Conference Back at the MACC
After three years of virtual streaming, the Hawaii Energy Conference (HEC) is returning to the Maui Arts and Cultural Center May 24-25, 2023 for an in-person gathering. Celebrating its 10th anniversary, the conference is presented by the Maui Economic Development...
Tech Entrepreneurs hear about funding opportunities
A small group of Maui County tech entrepreneurs participated in the Maui Innovation Summit on Wednesday December 14 to hear about funding opportunities for new innovations. Presented by Maui Economic Development Board (MEDB) in association with NAVSEA (Naval Seas...
Maui Innovation Summit
Maui-based tech-entrepreneurs are invited to learn about America's seed fund - SBIR/STTR program in an information session on December 14 at the Maui Research & Technology Center. This is for you if you: Are looking for R & D funding vehicles? Want to work...
2022 EMER-GEN a hit with young professionals in Space
The 5th annual EMER-GEN® Program, presented by the Maui Economic Development Board (MEDB) on September 25-27 at the Wailea Beach Resort-Marriott, was designed especially for young professionals and students enthusiastic about careers in space. A joint initiative of...
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,...
Maui TechOhana – July 27
Leader in Innovation to speak at Maui TechOhana Omar Sultan is an investor, mentor, and community builder who believes entrepreneurship and innovation is key to shaping the world's future for the better. Maui Economic Development Board welcomes Omar as our guest...
Economic Development seeks Community Input
Maui Economic Development Board (MEDB) is coordinating the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) report for Maui County, a process undertaken every five to six years. CEDS is a Federally mandated, locally-based strategic plan for regional economic...
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...
Hawaii STEM Conference back in-person
The 13th Annual Hawaii STEM Conference is "easing" it's way back into an in-person event on Friday, April 29th at the Hawaii Convention Center for an extravaganza of all things STEM! We will have hands-on professional development opportunities for teachers and...
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...
Hawaii Energy Conference returns virtually to explore Electrification
Amy Myers Jaffe, a research professor at Tuft’s University, boldly declared in the Wall Street Journal, “The electrification of (almost) everything is coming, and we’re just not ready for it.” The 9th Annual Hawaii Energy Conference will explore the theme...
TechOhana to feature writer and director of Kuleana
Save the date for the next Maui TechOhana with guest speaker, Brian Kohne - April 13, 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM Brian Kohne, Writer, Director & Music Producer will speak at the April 13 Maui TechOhana The writer and director of the movies “Kuleana – Maui” and “Get a Job”...
Young Leaders Brainstorm Solutions for Maui Nui
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...
Hawaii STEM Conference to return to Oahu
After two years of hosting the annual Hawaii STEM Conference virtually, Maui Economic Development Board is extremely excited to be returning to the Hawaii Convention Center for the 13th iteration of this celebration of all things STEM! We are looking forward to...
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...
Training Hawaii’s Future Workforce
STEMworks™ Innovation Internships - Host Company Application Period Now Open! The STEMworks™ Innovation Internship is a 6-week summer program that matches talented, local students with companies from a wide spectrum of industries across the state who are looking...
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...
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...
Maui-based Space Entrepreneur to “Talk Story” at TechOhana
With a career path that includes Cisco, Apple and NASA, Alex Fielding will be the guest speaker at the virtual Maui TechOhana on December 2. This event is presented by Maui Economic Development Board. Fielding will “talk story” about his journey of self-discovery as a...
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...
2021 EMER-GEN® Inspires Space Careers
The 4th annual EMER-GEN® Program returned to Maui September 12-14 with young professionals and students pursuing space careers excited to meet once again in-person after a year of virtual. A joint initiative of the Advanced Maui Optical and Space...
Astronaut speaks to Hawaii STEM students
Col. Michael Hopkins, U.S. Space Force spoke to over 350 Hawaii students Hawaii STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) students were recently treated to a virtual visit by NASA Astronaut United States Space Force Col. Michael Hopkins for the annual...
Hacking 4 Oceans – STEM Talent Challenge
STEMworks™ has partnered with the University of Hawaii's Office of Innovation and Commercialization (UH OIC), the Common Mission Project, and SOEST to launch a Hacking 4 Oceans (H4O) course at UH Manoa this Spring 2022! This course is funded in part by MEDB STEMworks'...
STEMworks™ Ag Internship Program
The Fall 2021 STEMworks™ Ag Internship Program kicked off September 27 and will continue through December 5. This semester's crop of interns is made up of 17 high school students who have been placed with 11 host companies across Maui and Molokai. Over the next...
STEMworks innovating
This year’s 2021 Virtual Hawaii STEM Conference was a great success with 560+ attendees from across the state logging in to learn about all things STEM. The STEM conference provided teachers, students, and school administrators the opportunity to participate in...
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...
Speakers Announced for Hawaii Energy Conference June 22 & 24
With the days counting down to the 8th Hawaii Energy Conference, the keynote and invited speakers have been announced. Suleman Khan of Swell Energy will give the keynote on Day 1 – June 22; and Mark Toney of TURN is the invited speaker on Day 2 – June 24....
From applied tech to big tech – Maui TechOhana speaker shares his journey to Google
KIHEI, Maui, Hawaii – May 3, 2021 – The Chief of Staff to Google’s speech team, Luke Leonhard, led an engaging presentation at the April Maui TechOhana, presented by Maui Economic Development Board (MEDB.) Over 25 tech-minded entrepreneurs logged in to the online...
12th Annual Hawaii STEM Conference April 28-30
The 12th Annual Hawaii STEM Conference will be presented virtually, April 28 – 30, with a student Hackathon to follow on May 1. MEDB is grateful for Microsoft’s continued support as the principal sponsor of the conference. This year, students and teachers will have...
Google Chief of Staff to Talk Story with Maui Entrepreneurs
Working at Google for 8 years, Luke Leonhard says he has his dream job. The Chief of Staff to Google’s speech team will share his career story at this month’s Maui TechOhana, April 29. Presented by Maui Economic Development Board (MEDB), Leonhard will speak at the...
Women in Business Seminar Series focuses on opening new doors of opportunity
On March 24, the Maui Economic Development Board (MEDB) in partnership with the YWCA Oahu’s Minority Business Development Agency’s Enterprising Women of Color Business Center launched the initial presentation of their “Women in Business Seminar Series.” Shan...
Conference to explore the Energy Transition in Hawaii
The 8th Hawaii Energy Conference will again be virtual in 2021 and will explore the “Energy Transition in Hawaii: Focus on investments in people and projects.” Presented by Maui Economic Development Board (MEDB) and supported by the County of Maui Office of...
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...
Women in Business Seminar Series Opening New Doors of Opportunity
In celebration of Women’s History Month, Maui Economic Development Board (MEDB) is partnering with the YWCA Oahu’s Minority Business Development Agency’s Enterprising Women of Color Business Center to present a “Women in Business Seminar Series.” The kickoff...
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 TechOhana going virtual in December with a reset for all businesses “We’re All Startups Again.”
After a year like no other, it's time to get together and talk story with a Maui TechOhana. Presented by Maui Economic Development Board (MEDB), the regular networking event was disrupted in 2020 without the ability to meet in-person due to COVID-19. MEDB was quick to...
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...
Mayor Victorino announces $5 million Adaptability Fund to support small businesses in Maui County
Mayor Michael Victorino announced today the launch of the Maui County Adaptability Fund to help local small businesses recover and survive the impacts from COVID-19. Maui Economic Development Board, Inc. (MEDB) is administering the Adaptability Fund, a program funded...
2020 Hawaii Energy Conference Highlights
The 2020 Hawaii Energy Conference (HEC), postponed in March due to Covid-19, aired in July as a live-stream online event. Presented by the Maui Economic Development Board (MEDB) and supported by the Mayor’s Office of Economic Development, the virtual conference...
Maui Economic Development Board kicks off their 2020 STEM Drive
KIHEI, Maui, Hawaii – (July 20, 2020) – Maui Economic Development Board (MEDB) announces the kick-off of their first-ever 2020 STEM Drive, a benefit for the MEDB Ke Alahele Education Fund. This online fundraiser begins today and runs through August 15, 2020. According...
MEDB Statement on Recent Events in our Nation
Like other communities across the country, Maui County and its residents have been affected by the anger, grief and hurt caused by recent events in Minneapolis, Georgia, Louisville and elsewhere, and the resulting civil unrest. "The knee on the neck” is an apt...
Update on PPP Forgiveness
SBA-2020-0032 “Interim Final Rule on Forgiveness” Released Late on Friday, May 22, 2020, the Small Business Administration (SBA) and the U.S. Department of Treasury (“Treasury”) issued a new interim final rule relating to forgiveness of loans made under the Paycheck...
COVID-19 Maui Nui Website
Visit the County of Maui’s official COVID-19 website – www.COVID19MauiNui.com. Learn about the: Funding sources and programs available to assist businesses and residents Latest news and updates Testing site information for Maui County residents Latest advisories for...
Statewide Stay-at-Home Order: effective March 25, 2020 through April 30, 2020
DAVID Y. IGE, Governor of the State of Hawaiʻi, issued a 3rd supplementary emergency proclamation today ordering the following: All Persons in the State Must Stay at Home or in Their Place of Residence Under the proclamation, individuals may leave their home or place...
COVID-19 – MEDB Announcement
MEDB Office closed - 15 days With the ongoing uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, MEDB has been closely monitoring CDC travel notices, U.S. State advisories, and Hawaii’s Department of Health announcements. MEDB is following the recommendation of the Governor and...
Micro Tech Entrepreneur to Share Innovation and Funding Ideas at Maui TechOhana
Maui entrepreneurs can learn how to create a successful and sustainable business through innovation and research at next month’s Maui TechOhana. On February 6, the founder of Nalu Scientific, Dr. Isar Mostafanezhad, will share his business model secrets, using...
Preliminary Survey Results Are In: The West Side Workforce Wants Attainable Housing
In the seven weeks since its deployment, the grassroots, community-driven West Maui Workforce Housing Survey has collected over 320 responses from West Side residents and employees. Responses to date have been broadly representative in terms of demographics; 83% of...
Senator Hirono Announces Federal Funding for MEDB's Maui Business Connect Program
Maui Economic Development Board (MEDB) is honored to be the recipient of EDA competitive funding to support its newest program, Maui Business Connect.On July 8, Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-Hawaii) announced $100,000 in grant funding from the U.S. Department of...
Community Survey to Tackle Affordable Housing in West Maui
West Maui residents, employers, and employees are invited to participate in a community survey aimed at tackling affordable housing in West Maui. The West Maui Workforce Housing Survey is a grassroots, community-driven survey designed to determine the need for housing...
Opportunity Zone & Healthy Communities: Maui
Opportunity Zones and Healthy Communities: Maui Wednesday, February 20th 8:00 am – 12:30 pm Maui Arts & Cultural Center McCoy Theater The event will begin with an overview of Opportunity Zones, a new federal tax incentive designed to attract long-term private...
MEDB encourages businesses to “embrace their financials”
On October 30, Maui Economic Development Board kicked off their 2018 Startup Weekend Maui Series with “Pinching Your Pennies: Finance for Entrepreneurs.” Held at MEDB’s Malcolm Center, over 20 attendees got a real taste of “beer math,” down and dirty math, minus the...
MEDB announces first awards from the Jeanne Unemori Skog Leader and Entrepreneur Fund
In June 2017, after 33 years of serving Maui County through the Maui Economic Development Board (MEDB), Jeanne Unemori Skog stepped down as President & CEO. To recognize and honor her achievements, MEDB’s Board of Directors created the perpetual Jeanne Unemori...
MEDB Ke Alahele Education Fund Benefit Dinner & Auction set for August 25th
On Saturday, August 25, 2018, Maui Economic Development Board (MEDB) will hold their annual MEDB Ke Alahele Education Fund Benefit Dinner & Auction at the Grand Wailea Resort. This year’s event celebrates the achievements of our students in Science, Technology,...
Patents: Adding Fuel to the Fire of Genius
Don’t miss this opportunity to engage Palo Alto patent attorney, Dr. Victoria Brewster, in an informal round table discussion on the ins and outs of securing a patent. The seminar will cover patent basics, including putting early safeguards in place to protect rights...
MEDB celebrates 35-year milestone, bestows highest honors
MEDB Ke Alahele Education Fund Benefit Dinner & Auction held Saturday, August 26th, at the Fairmont Kea Lani Maui showcased an evening of nostalgia — a chance to look back at Maui Economic Development Board’s (MEDB) and their organization’s impact over the past 35...
Skog awarded MEDB’s prestigious Colin C. Cameron Award
A new Fund also established in Skog’s name to be launched August 26th August 14, 2017 - Today, the Board of Directors of the Maui Economic Development Board (MEDB) announced that they will award Jeanne Unemori Skog with their prestigious Colin C. Cameron Award during...
MEDB presents “EV Showcase” on August 12th at Queen Kaahumanu Center
Maui residents who are curious about Electric Vehicles (EV) or hybrids will have a hands-on opportunity to learn about them at the “EV Showcase,” on Saturday, August 12th at Queen Kaahumanu Center, 10 am to 2 pm. EVohana by JUMPSmartMaui will also be launched during...
STEMworks™ stars Keona and Jasmine Conroy-Humphrey featured in Lanai Today
MEDB Ke Alahele Education Fund awards $122,000-plus in STEM grants
Recently, Maui Economic Development Board (MEDB) announced the recipients who received grant awards totaling more than $122,000 from the MEDB Ke Alahele Education Fund, a grant making vehicle to further support the growing need for Science, Technology, Engineering,...
JUMPSmartMaui stakeholders announce successful completion of the project
JUMPSmartMaui stakeholders announced the successful completion of “JUMPSmartMaui,” a collaborative demonstration project between Japan, Hawaii and Maui that incorporated Smart Grid, renewable energy, and all-electric vehicle (EV) solutions in Maui’s electrical grid....
MEDB’s “Pathways To Our Future” returns August 26
MEDB announces that online reservations and sponsorship opportunities are available for “Pathways To Our Future.” Held at the Fairmont Kea Lani, Maui on Saturday, August 26, 2017, guests will enjoy a festive evening of food, fun and camaraderie as they celebrate...
Jeanne Unemori Skog stepping down as President & CEO of MEDB
Jeanne Unemori Skog announced today that she will be stepping down as President & CEO of Maui Economic Development Board at the end of June 2017. Leslie Wilkins, MEDB’s current Vice President, will succeed her.Ned Davis, Chair of MEDB’s Board of Directors...
Maui Business Report Shares Insights into Progress of Island's Business and Economy
HawaiiBusiness.Com January 12, 2017 - The annual Maui Business Report shares insights into the progress of the island’s business and economy. With the recent termination of sugar production, the community must look to the future. A new wave of entrepreneurs are on...
AFRL Physicist Introduces Students to the Stars
This March, Dr. Ryan Swindle of Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), Maui Detachment, received the Department of Defense STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) Educationand Outreach Advocate Award for his dedication to STEM education in the Maui community....
DR. JD ARMSTRONG: MAUI’S HI STAR
Dr. James “JD” Armstrong, the enthusiastic Maui Technology Education and Outreach Specialist at the University of Hawaii’s Institute for Astronomy (IfA) in Pukalani, is much admired in the community. His work includes research on exoplanets, asteroids, comets, stellar...
LET MEDB HAPPEN TO YOUR BUSINESS…We have space available for you!
The Maui Economic Development Board's Ke Alahele Center is a LEED Certified office building in the Maui Research & Technology Park. Come join other innovation-based businesses in MEDB’s dynamic neighborhood where we offer: Customizable spaces starting at 1088 sq....
AFRL and MEDB STEM Outreach Programs Inspire Teachers & Students
Dr. Stacie Williams, a leading scientist and STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) outreach educator in the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Directed Energy group on Maui, has accepted a position with the Air Force Office of Scientific Research...
Maui Economic Development Board’s Women In Technology brings Microsoft Digi Camps to Maui youth
KIHEI – Two new Microsoft “Digi Camps” will bring the latest in advanced code training to students in Maui County next year. The official announcement was made by Hawaii State Governor David Ige on Saturday, May 7th during the 7th Annual Hawaii STEM Conference held at...
BALDWIN HIGH SCHOOL ROBOTICS TAKES THE CROWN!
The Ke Alahele Education Fund of Maui Economic Development Board (MEDB) supported Baldwin High School’s Robotics Team to compete at this year’s FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Robotics competition, an international high school...
Daniel K. Inouye Innovation Award
Showcase your STEM project! Applications are now being accepted for this year’s Daniel K. Inouye Innovation Award. This annual award will be presented to a Maui County project team that demonstrates the most innovative use of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math...
MEDB Leads 2016 Energy Conference Focus on Maui’s Renewable Energy Future
The 2016 Maui Energy Conference, presented by the Mayor’s Office of Economic Development and the Maui Economic Development Board (MEDB), focused on the Hawaii Clean Energy Initiative’s 100% Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS), its implications for Hawaii’s energy...
2016 HAWAII STEM CONFERENCE: “DOWNLOADING KNOWLEDGE, UPLOADING SERVICE”
In recognition of the 7th Annual Hawaii STEM Conference, the Maui County Council has declared the week of May 2 as Hawaii STEM Education Week. The Maui Economic Development Board’s (MEDB) Women in Technology (WIT) Project is sponsoring the conference on May 6 and 7 in...
FOR THE LOVE OF COOKIES!
The Maui Cookie Lady, Mitzi Toro, has been in business for three extraordinary years. The first year started with baking cookies as a fundraiser for the ICU nurses who cared for her father before he passed away. The second year, making them became a favorite hobby. It...
7th Annual Hawaii STEM Conference culminates Hawaii STEM Education Week
KIHEI, Maui, Hawaii – April 18, 2016 – It’s official! The Maui County Council has proclaimed the week of May 2nd “Hawaii STEM Education Week,” in recognition of the 7th Annual Hawaii STEM Conference which will take place on the island of Maui on May 6 and 7. Held at...
MEDB Ke Alahele Education Fund awards $137,000-plus in STEM grants
Maui Economic Development Board announces this year’s recipients who received total grant awards of more than $137,000 from the MEDB Ke Alahele Education Fund. Awards, ranging from approximately $2,000 to $10,000, were distributed this 2015-2016 school year along with...
GOOGLE EDUCATIONAL APPS IMPROVE STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT
Maui Economic Development Board’s (MEDB) Ke Alahele Education Fund stresses the importance of students having the ability to use a variety of technologies effectively to be career ready. Recognizing the critical nature of this preparation, MEDB has worked vigorously...
MAUI’S RENEWABLE ENERGY FUTURE
The 2016 Maui Energy Conference, presented by the Mayor’s Office of Economic Development and the Maui Economic Development Board (MEDB), focused on the Hawaii Clean Energy Initiative’s 100% Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS), its implications for Hawaii’s...
Press Coverage of the 2016 Maui Energy Conference
The Maui County Office of Economic Development and the Maui Economic Development Board wrapped up another successful Maui Energy Conference on Friday, March 18, 2016. The Conference attracted 340 participants, speakers and sponsors from Hawaii, the Mainland U.S.,...
MAUI AUTISM CENTER: LITTLE GAINS BECOME BIG ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Still shrouded in mystery, autism is one of the fastest growing disabilities in the United States. Recent statistics from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention found that 1 in 68 children have an autism spectrum disorder. The term “spectrum” refers to the...
VEX Robotics receives a boost from the MEDB Ke Alahele Education Fund
KIHEI, Maui, Hawaii – March 10, 2016 – For nearly a decade Maui Economic Development Board (MEDB) and numerous community stakeholders have been empowering students in Maui County and statewide through the MEDB Ke Alahele Education Fund, a grant program that encourages...
INTRODUCE A GIRL TO ENGINEERING DAY
Maui girls in grades 7-8, accompanied by teachers, discovered the exciting and lucrative field of engineering during Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day (IGED) on Thursday, February 25th, at Maui Research and Technology Park. In observance of National Engineers...
STEMworks™ launches new CAD module for drone design
KIHEI – Maui Economic Development Board’s Women in Technology (WIT) launches a new STEM module -- CAD Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV), Drone Design and Build -- as part of its STEMworksä curriculum. WIT’s Drone Design and Build module coincides with Hawaii’s official...
HAWAII AND CALIFORNIA STUDENTS COLLABORATE ON ENERGY ISSUES
For the first time, Maui Economic Development Board’s (MEDB) Women In Technology (WIT) Project is presenting a student collaboration opportunity between Hawaii and California. Kamali’i Elementary School, Lokelani Intermediate and Kihei Charter High School on Maui,...
LEARNING IS AN INTEGRATED JOURNEY
Po-maikaʻi Elementary School, located in the Maui Lani subdivision in Kahului, opened its doors in 2007 with the vision to educate the whole child by connecting academics with their Arts Integration curriculum. Based on years of research, Po-maikaʻi believes that...
2016 MAUI ENERGY CONFERENCE: GATEWAY TO 100% RENEWABLE ENERGY IN HAWAII
The Mayor’s Office of Economic Development, Maui County and Maui Economic Development Board (MEDB) are hosting the third annual Maui Energy Conference, March 16-18 2016 at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center. Energy experts and stakeholders from across the U.S. and...
EDUCATING FOR ENERGY PROSPERITY
Since 2009, the Maui Economic Development Board (MEDB) Women In Technology program (WIT) has trained 459 educators through the energy science curriculum of its Island Energy Inquiry (IEI) initiative. In that time it has expanded from Maui across the state, reaching at...
MAKER OF THINGS
Maui Makers, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, is based on the belief that by working together we can prove that Hawai’i’s future is really what we “make of it.” Organized in 2010 by Haiku resident, Jerry Isdale, this unique group provides the venue, knowledge, and...
KAMALIʻI SCHOOL IS CODING!
In celebration of Computer Science Education Week in December, Hour of Code, a nationwide campaign featuring free tutorials designed to get students interested in computer science, was held at Kamaliʻi Elementary School in Kihei. Maui Economic Development Board’s...
HAU‘OLI MAKAHIKI HOU!
The Hawaiian Islands, home to a culturally and ethnically diverse population, are about to celebrate one of the most fun-filled festivals of the year. Many are laying elaborate plans to usher in the New Year with different customs and foods from different cultures....
Holiday Greetings
The Holiday season marks the time of year when we take stock and look ahead, often through making resolutions. Five notable Holiday resolutions to live by have been compiled by poet and writer Julie-Anne Ford. Among her recommendations: Learn to LaughCelebrate the...
GEOGRAPHY IN ACTION
In celebration of National Geographic Awareness Week, November 17-21, the Maui Economic Development Board’s Women in Technology (WIT) Project presented Geographic Information System (GIS) Day at Queen Kaahumanu Center in Kahului. The event featured displays and...
HAWAII CONTINUES TO MAKE PROGRESS ON ITS RENEWABLE ENERGY GOAL
Dec 14, 2015 Pacific Business News - Hawaii continues to make progress on its renewable energy goal, report says Hawaii is a little more than a fifth of the way — 21.1 percent — to its new landmark goal of achieving 100 percent renewable energy by 2045, according to a...
MOLOKAI MIDDLE SCHOOL RECEIVES NOAA GRANT
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...
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...
2015 Annual Labor Law Seminar
MEDB would like to bring to your attention the following event, which may be of use to you or your business. On Wednesday, September 30th, 2015, the Maui Chamber of Commerce and Tokildson, Katz, Moore, Hetherington & Harris Attorneys at Law, a Law Corporation, are...
HALEAKALA: A TREK FOR DIGNITY “RECOVERY IS POSSIBLE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY”
On Saturday, September 19th, Mental Health Kokua (MHK) presents ARISE, a film and music benefit generating mental health awareness, at the Maui Arts and Cultural Center in Kahului. The program includes the world premiere screening of Haleakala: A Trek for Dignity...
MEDB Ke Alahele Education Fund awards $20,000 for innovative STEM projects
Fundraiser dinner draws 550 supporters, raises $309,000 and counting KIHEI, Maui, Hawaii – August 30, 2015 – This past Saturday’s MEDB Ke Alahele Education Fund Benefit Dinner & Auction held at The Fairmont Kea Lani attracted more than 550 community stakeholders;...
MAUI STUDENTS HELP MAKE ARREST!
Sponsored by Maui Economic Development Board’s Women in Technology (WIT) Project, the Maui County 4-H Youth Development Program and the Maui Police Department (MPD) Forensic Team recently held this year’s 4-H Tech Connect event. This event challenged over 65...
EXCITE CAMP PROVIDES INSPIRATION FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL GIRLS
Earlier this summer, middle-school girls had the opportunity to attend Excite Camp, a Women in Technology (WIT) program sponsored by the Maui Economic Development Board (MEDB). The main goal of Excite Camp is to educate participants in science, technology, engineering...
STEMWORKS SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM BRINGS THE FUTURE A STEP CLOSER
Each year, Maui Economic Development Board’s Women in Technology (WIT) project partners with industry businesses and organizations to create summer internships for STEMworks high school students. Internships are available in science, technology, engineering and...
STUDENTS REACH FOR THE HI STARS
The recent Mini HI STAR (Hawaii Student/Teacher Research) Program of the University of Hawaii’s Institute for Astronomy, IFA, was sponsored by Maui Economic Development Board and Air Force Research Laboratory. The program provided 11 high school students from...
“THIS IS MORE THAN AN AFTERSCHOOL SCIENCE CLUB!”
The fun, new STEMworks AFTERschool Program for the 2015-2016 school year, presented by the Women in Technology (WIT) project of the MauiEconomic Development Board (MEDB), is for boys and girls, grades 6, 7 and 8. The program addresses the need to stimulate interest...
Minding Your Own Business: Entrepreneurial Psychology Basics & You
Technical Assistance Series: Foundations for Business Success We have had an overwhelming response to our workshop, Minding Your Own Business, on Tuesday, August 4th and Wednesday, August 5th. Click here and sign up to receive email updates from MEDB High Tech Maui...
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC WORKSHOP: MAKING CONNECTIONS FROM HAWAI’I TO THE WORLD
The recent National Geographic Workshop in Honolulu provided approximately 50 teachers from across the state with a deeper understanding of geography concepts and skills. The NationalGeographic Society funded the workshop in partnership with Maui Economic Development...
MAUI WAENA INTERMEDIATE STUDENTS LEARN TEAMWORK
Maui Waena Intermediate School’s Technology Club recently traveled to Oahu to compete in the state Botball tournament held at Hanalani School in Mililani. There were 10 teams, both high school and intermediate, from Oahu. “We were the 11th team and the only one from...
STEMWORKS™ LAB SERVES AS KEY LEARNING RESOURCE
King Kekaulike High School students credited a STEMworks™ lab as a key component in their third consecutive Program Impact Assessment award at the 2015 STEM Conference. “There are so many students in STEMworks™ lab across the state doing amazing work, so it is truly...
Maui Prep’s iPueo Robotics team soars
Thanks to a grant from the MEDB Ke Alahele Education Fund, Maui Prep’s iPueo Robotics team were able to participate with students from 29 countries in the Vex World Championships. Below is a recap of the team’s experience shared by Maui Prep instructor Branden...
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Startup Weekend Maui – Scholarships available for Hana, Lanai and Molokai
If you're living in Hana, Lanai or Molokai, and are an entrepreneur who has an idea for a business, the Maui Economic Development Board encourages you to participate in this year's Startup Weekend Maui scheduled on May 15-17. This is YOUR opportunity to learn how to...
MEDB’s Women in Technology receives $232,754 software grant from Microsoft
Maui Economic Development Board’s (MEDB) Women in Technology (WIT) project is the recipient of a $232,754 software grant from Microsoft. The announcement was made this past Saturday (April 17) during WIT’s 6th Annual Hawaii STEM Conference. Held at the Wailea Marriott...
Stipends Available for Hawaii Educators to Attend the 2015 Hawaii STEM Conference
Maui Economic Development Board’s (MEDB) Women in Technology (WIT) program announced today, that stipends are now available for Hawaii educators to attend the 6th Annual Hawaii STEM Conference’s Teacher Professional Development Workshop. This event will be held at the...
6th Annual Hawaii STEM Conference attracts state’s brightest STEM stars and prominent event partners
Microsoft, NASA and other prestigious local, national partners join MEDB for empowering annual STEM eventOn April 17-18, 2015, hundreds of students and educators throughout the state and industry professionals, offering some of the most innovative technologies in the...
Press Coverage of the 2015 Maui Energy Conference
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...
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,”...
Daniel K. Inouye Innovation Award
The Maui Economic Development Board is pleased to announce that the Daniel K. Inouye Innovation Award will be presented this year to a student team that demonstrates the most innovative use of STEM tools and capabilities to serve and improve our community. The Daniel...
MEDB Ke Alahele Grant Leads to Teaching Insite on Molokai
Kualapu’u School teacher Susan Forbes began her Ke Alahele Education Fund grant project with a goal – field a competitive robotics team. It was a building year at the Molokai K-6 charter school and this year the students were not ready to compete. The hope is that...
Facebook Small Business Boost
Facebook’s Small Business Boost is coming to Maui! with special guest speaker, Senator Brian Schatz Through a special partnership with local business organizations, the Maui Economic Development Board (MEDB) and Facebook invite you to join experts from Facebook’s...
Students Show How 3D Computer Aided Design Impacts Community
King Kekaulike High School students used their developing skills in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) to help special needs students overcome a lack of fine-motor skills to create works of art. The project was one of the highlights at the Hawaii STEM...
2014 Hawaii STEM Conference Partners Up with Google, National Geographic
The fifth annual Hawaii STEM Conference was held this Friday, May 2 through Saturday, May 3 at the Wailea Marriott Resort on Maui. The popular two-day event brought together over 500 local students, educators and industry professionals with some of the most innovative...
Computer Gamer Takes off with STEMWorks™
A STEMworks™ internship turned out to be a launching pad for Andres “AJ” Ramelb and his pursuit of a career in computers. Putting it in the words of the King Kekaulike High School senior, Ramelb said: “When I had all this technology through my STEMworks™ program at my...
Baldwin Senior: Robotics, STEM Education Paid Off
Baldwin High School robotics team captain Joey Albright has been accepted into six colleges with plans to pursue a degree in mechanical engineering. He says his experience with robot building and the task of writing grants to fund the robotics team helped him to...
Workshop March 15 Maximizing Social Media in Your Digital Marketing Plan
Workshop CancelledWondering what you should be doing to market your business in 2014 and beyond?Trying to figure out how much you should be investing in social media and how to make all the pieces work better?Date: Saturday, March 15, 2014Time: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00...
Electric Utilities Conference Wrap-up
Energy leaders agree Hawaii can lead changes in energy landscape. Maui conference participants impressed by open and frank discussions. The buzz that came from the Maui energy conference was that the three-day conference of leading energy experts, industry leaders and...
Akaku Granted $5,000 to Support Youth Mentoring Program
Akaku: Maui Community Television has been granted $5,000 for support of their successful Youth Broadband Education Awareness Mentoring (YBEAM) program from the MEDB Ke Alahele Education Fund ‘Building Pathways’. “We are honored to be recognized by MEDB as being...
Maui County Conference Explores the Future of Energy
“The eyes of the nation are on Hawai‘i as a living laboratory.” At the end of March, Maui hosted a conference–”Electric Utilities: The Future Is Not What It Used To Be.” As Mayor Alan Arakawa said in his welcome address, electricity has become an important issue for...
Workshop March 15 Maximizing Social Media in Your Digital Marketing Plan
Workshop CancelledWondering what you should be doing to market your business in 2014 and beyond?Trying to figure out how much you should be investing in social media and how to make all the pieces work better?Date: Saturday, March 15, 2014Time: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00...
Maui County Conference Explores Energy Landscape Changes
Come join us for a thoughtful discussion on The Electric Utility of the Future in Maui, Hawai‘i, March 26-28, 2014. County of Maui in partnership with the Maui Economic Development Board Inc. present “Electric Utilities: The Future Is Not What It Used To Be”...