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State’s New $13M Venture Capital Program Moving Forward

On July 26, the Hawaii Strategic Development Corporation (HSDC) will hold an information meeting, on Oahu, to inform the public about its new venture capital fund and to seek input on implementation.

High Tech Maui Sponsors Intensive Social Media Boot Camp

To ensure everyone has the prerequisite knowledge to participate in the advanced workshops to be announced in the next few weeks, Peter Liu is kicking off the new High Tech Maui workshop series with an intensive Social Media Boot Camp on Saturday, June 25.

First Evening Class Held at Business Resource Center

The Maui County Business Resource Center has announced several additional free business workshops featuring local business consultants and an attorney, including a special evening workshop on using Quickbooks for beginners.

Free Business Workshops at County Business Center Feature Local Experts

Every month, local business consultants bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to free workshops held at the Maui County Business Resource Center at the Maui Mall in Kahului. Topics vary by month but usually focus on starting, financing, and growing a small business.

MEO Spring Business Planning Series Moves to Mornings

Normally held at night, MEO Business Development Corporation, Inc. (MEO BDC) is making their popular business planning series and Banker’s Night event available on a morning schedule this spring.

More Free Classes Than Ever At County Business Center

Karen Arawaka, the Small Business Advocate for Maui County, and the new manager at the Maui County Business Resource Center has outdone herself this month as she’s secured more speakers than ever to deliver expert advice and information on a wide variety of topics pertinent to Maui County small businesses.

Working Group Would Study Hawaii Stock Exchange Formation

If passed, Senate Resolution SCR 134 would move Hawaii once step closer to having its very own stock exchange.

Business Resource Center Announces March Workshops

The County of Maui Office of Economic Development announced today its schedule of upcoming business startup, financing, and business development workshops for February.

Business Resource Center Announces February Workshops

The County of Maui Office of Economic Development announced today its schedule of upcoming business startup, financing, and business development workshops for February.

Business Resource Center Announces January Workshops

Now under the leadership of Karen Arakawa, the Maui County Business Resource Center announced several upcoming business startup, financing, and business development workshops.

NASDAQ, Enterprise Honolulu Sponsor Entrepreneur Pitch Competition

Enterprise Honolulu, the Oahu Economic Development Board, invites entrepreneurs from all Hawaiian islands to participate in the 2011 Hawaii Entrepreneur Pitch Competition.

Global Franchise List Ranks L&L #146

The fast-casual Hawaiian restaurant L&L Franchise Inc., known on Maui as L&L Drive-In, was recently listed on two Entrepreneur Magazine’s 2011 Franchise 500 lists.