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 runs now through August 15, 2020. Visit www.MEDBpathways.org. Donations received will go towards advancing MEDB’s Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) programs from kindergarten to … [Read more...] about Maui Economic Development Board kicks off their 2020 STEM Drive
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Maui Civic Engagement App In Development, Seeks Public Input
The team behind the new application Kūkā is looking to the public for input on making civic engagement easier and more effective. Kūkā (Hawaiian for consultation) was born out of Ka Ipu Kukui's Project Weekend in 2017. For the past two years, Maui Economic Development Board has facilitated the Ka Ipu Kukui’s Project Weekend, which is part of Ka Ipu Kukui Fellows, a year-long … [Read more...] about Maui Civic Engagement App In Development, Seeks Public Input
Workshops Provide Insights for Small Business Success
Representatives from Google and the founder of SMART Restaurant Group will be among those participating in the third annual Hawaii Small Business Conference on May 8 and 9 at the Maui Arts and Cultural Center. Small businesses owners interested in gaining tips on how to create essential systems for success, pay less taxes, expand a company’s reach and impact using free apps, … [Read more...] about Workshops Provide Insights for Small Business Success
Millions of dollars in grants distributed by County of Maui Mayor’s Office of Economic Development
More than $9 million in grant funds were released by the Mayor's Office of Economic Development during the first half of the fiscal year 2019. The funds were distributed to dozens of local organizations ranging from the Maui Arts & Cultural Center and vocational education programs, to town parties and axis deer “management.” The largest sum in the county disbursement … [Read more...] about Millions of dollars in grants distributed by County of Maui Mayor’s Office of Economic Development
Startup weekend cultivates Maui’s entrepreneurs
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