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Hirono, colleagues introduce SPARK Act to supercharge minority entrepreneurship
US Sen. Mazie Hirono of Hawaiʻi joined colleagues in introducing the Strengthening Place-based Access, Resources, and Knowledge (SPARK) Act to spur entrepreneurship and increase access for underserved entrepreneurs nationwide.
MEO Core Four Business Planning Classes Daytime series begins Nov. 15
Maui Economic Opportunity’s Core Four Business Planning series will begin a daytime series of classes starting Tuesday, Nov. 15.
Expert Discusses Transition Planning at County Business Center
This month the Maui County Business Resource Center is hosting financial expert Gretchen G. Voxland along with several other local business experts in its free workshop series.
Certified Energy Manager Training Program Coming to Maui
Energy professionals from all types of businesses will benefit from the opportunity to attend a five-day certified energy manager certification program being given by the Association of Energy Engineers on Maui from October 1-5.
MEO Graduates 26 Business Planning Students
The Maui Economic Opportunity Inc.’s Business Development Center graduated 26 students from its Core Four Business Planning course on August 21.
Credit Score Expert At County Business Center
This month the Maui County Business Resource Center is offering a 60-minute “crash course” on understanding and improve credit scores, along with several other free workshops.
Maui Youth Entrepreneurs Featured in Business Showcase
A business showcase on July 28 at the Queen Ka`ahumanu Center will feature the winners of the recent “Kids, Inc.” contest.
Export University Returns to Maui July 25
Various federal, state and local economic development agencies have banded together to bring the Export University back to Maui July 25 to July 27 at the UH Maui College campus.
New Intermediate QuickBooks at County Business Center
In addition to the regular introductory course, the Maui County Business Resource Center is adding an intermediate QuickBooks accounting software course.
MEO Student Business Plans Reviewed by Bankers
On June 19, MEO Business Development Center graduated 17 students from its Core Four Business Planning course and several Maui bankers were on hand to review plans.
Economic Development Grant Procedures Explained at Workshop
The County of Maui’s Office of Economic Development (OED) will be holding two workshops to review the new OED grant application and procedures.
June is Marketing Month at County Business Center
Every month, local business experts share a wealth of knowledge and experience at free workshops held at the Maui County Business Resource Center.
Business Leaders Headline HELP Expo/Mixer
The HELP Small Business-Entrepreneurial Expo and Networking Mixer will be held this Friday, April 13 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the King Kamehameha Golf Club in Waikapu.
“Business of Art” at County Business Center
Every month, local business experts share a wealth of knowledge and experience at free workshops held at the Maui County Business Resource Center.
Federal Energy Proposal Development Workshop
Staff from the Hawaii Technology Development Venture (HREDB) will present the Strategic Proposal Development workshop, a one-day program for energy companies on Maui on Tuesday, March 27.
New Maui Business Social Network Launched
A new on-island business social network called Maui Springboard recently launched and is looking for new members.
Maui Small Business Person of the Year: Garrett Marrero
The US Small Business Administration has announced the Hawaii winners of the prestigious 2012 SBA Small Business Awards, including two Maui winners.
County Business Center Workshops Feature Local Experts
The Maui County Business Resource Center will hold seven workshops this month featuring local experts and small business development consultants.
“SBA Express Week” Brings Financing Event to Maui
On March 13, the US Small Business Administration will send a team of business development and loan specialists to the Maui County Business Resource Center.
Governor Abercrombie Attends US-China Economic Trade Meetings
n Friday, Governor Neil Abercrombie attended the U.S.-China Economic Trade and Trade Cooperation Forum & Signing Ceremony.
