Leading and inspiring innovation in business, education, and our community.
From business mentoring, to STEM education in local schools, to conferences, the Maui Economic Development Board’s wide variety of programs have touched thousands of people and businesses across Maui County and the state of Hawaii.
business assistance
Maui County’s high quality of life, advanced infrastructure, and central location in the Pacific have positioned it as an ideal place to do business in the 21st century. The islands are home to a diversified economy that not only attracts companies and organizations from across the U.S., but also supports a range of local startups.
education to workforce
MEDB’s Workforce Development program is aimed at building a pipeline of skilled workers from kindergarten through career. Our end goal is a resident workforce with the technological capabilities, innovation, critical thinking, and entrepreneurial skills to participate fully in Maui’s digital economy so that young people have opportunity.
convening community
Our conferences and events bring together key stakeholders, including business and industry leaders, entrepreneurs and small business owners, experts and innovators, government, NGOs, future leaders, and members of the Maui community. These events have put Maui on the map as a premier location for many industries.
MEDB is one of the only values-based economic development organizations in the country. That means we work toward expanding and diversifying our economy in a way that’s balanced with environmental stewardship, cultural appropriateness, and social equity. And we don’t do it alone. We’re catalysts. We inspire. We build partnerships. And we bring our values to everything we do.
Our programs promote innovation, business, education, and community in Maui County. We invite you to learn more about our work, and get involved today!
“MEDB plays an important role in facilitating discussion between community, business and political arenas.”
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news & events
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 Wirt,...
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...