Leading and inspiring innovation in business, education, and our community.
Upcoming Events
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.
resources for maui fire recovery
Small Business Support
Grants for Maui Businesses
The Maui Business Bridge Grant is now open to help small businesses of Maui impacted by the wildfires of August 8. Learn more and apply
Visit the SBA Business Recovery Center at the HTDC Maui Research Technology Center (Building # A, Ste. 119 (Conference Room) 590 Lipoa Pkwy. Kīhei, HI 96753). The facility is open 8:00am – 5:00pm on Mondays – Fridays, and 10:00am – 2:00pm on Saturdays.
MAUI BUSINESS HEALTH CHECK
The County of Maui Office of Economic Development is reaching out to local businesses directly and indirectly impacted by the Maui wildfires. Your participation in this short survey will provide invaluable insights to help the County and community partners better understand the health of your business and current and future needs.
Donations
The Hawaii Community Foundation established the Maui Strong Fund to support Maui communities affected by recent fires. 100% of the funds are distributed for community needs. Learn more
Please visit makai.org for donation or partnership opportunities
Direct monetary donations may also be made to the Maui Food Bank and Maui United Way
Attention Landlords and homeowners
Maui Hale Match is a resource that connects displaced Lahaina families with homeowners & landlords. Read story in Mauinow.com
e hana kakou – let’s work together
MEDB strives to serve our community’s vision for recovery and renewal. To all who have suffered loss, we express our deepest and heartfelt sympathy. Read full story
Stay Informed
MEMA-Alerts Sign up for Maui County’s Emergency Alert System, plus read about other Mauicounty.gov updates.
business assistance
Supporting the growth of both homegrown businesses and companies that have relocated is at the heart of MEDB’s mission to promote a robust and diversified economy and build a resident workforce with the skills to participate fully. MEDB’s Business Assistance program include one-on-one coaching, training, networking events, webinars and workshops.
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.
latest news
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...
programs
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!