Nearly 30 people pitched startup ideas at this year's Startup Weekend Maui, presented by the Maui Economic Development Board Nov. 16-18. For the fourth consecutive year, a group aspiring entrepreneurs gathered to create a startup business from idea to launch with only 54 hours on the clock. The weekend kicked off at MEDB's Malcolm Center in Kihei with participants pitching … [Read more...] about Startup weekend cultivates Maui’s entrepreneurs
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Using U.S. Census Demographic Data to Build a Business Plan
The Maui Economic Development Board (MEDB) presents “Just the Facts: Using U.S. Census Demographic Data to Build a Business Plan" this Friday, Oct. 2. Entrepreneurs are invited to take a hands-on look at three apps available from the U.S. Census Bureau that will allow attendees to explore the demographics of potential markets. Jerry Wong, the Data Dissemination Specialist for … [Read more...] about Using U.S. Census Demographic Data to Build a Business Plan
This Wednesday, Aug. 6: Maui SMUG Meeting at MEDB Malcolm Center
The coconut wireless meets wifi during this Wednesday’s Maui Social Media Users Group (SMUG) meeting. Here's a chance to engage with the island’s most influential social media users. Open to everyone, all experience levels are welcome. Want to share a topic of discussion? Tweet your suggestion using the #MauiSmug hashtag. Join the conversation. Free. 4pm-6:30pm. MEDB Malcolm … [Read more...] about This Wednesday, Aug. 6: Maui SMUG Meeting at MEDB Malcolm Center
This Wednesday, Mar. 5: Maui SMUG
Join the social media conversation this Wednesday at the Maui Social Media Users Group. Meet fellow Social Media users and network with other organizations. The monthly group is open to the community, but has a 30-seat capacity. Want to share a topic of discussion? Tweet your suggestion using the #MauiSmug hashtag. Free. 4pm-6:30pm. MEDB Malcolm Center (1305 N. Holopono St., … [Read more...] about This Wednesday, Mar. 5: Maui SMUG
Breaking News: The World is not Round
The alternate universe of the Internet is quickly tying itself into every aspect of our lives... Switch that Facebook status to "in a relationship" and watch how quickly the cute blonde who works at the cafe across the street trades in her stilettos for comfy tennies and stops forgetting to charge for your drinks. Positive or negative, information about you, in both the … [Read more...] about Breaking News: The World is not Round