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SBA Offers Affordable Executive-Level Training
The US Small Business Administration’s Hawaii District Office has kicked off its 2012 e200/Emerging Leaders executive-level training initiative.
New Grant Funds Available for Hawaii Exports
The Hawaii Pacific Export Council (HPEC) has secured new grant funding to help Maui businesses grow their global business.
Food Innovation Center Will Support Local Farmers and Ranchers
Several organizations have come together to launch the Food Innovation Center, a new food business incubator located at the University of Hawaii Maui College.
OHA Developing Economic Self-Sufficiency Initiative in Hana
More than two dozen Hana residents met with staff from the Office of Hawaiian Affairs to start an economic self-sufficiency initiative for the remote community.
“Kick Start the New Year” at County Business Center
Every month, local business experts bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to free workshops at the Maui County Business Resource Center at the Maui Mall.
Shops at Wailea Adds Three New Merchants
The Shops at Wailea have added three new merchants to its collection of more than 70 boutiques, shops, restaurants and galleries.
“Crowd Funding” New Workshop in Business Center Series
Every month, local business experts bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to free workshops held at the Maui County Business Resource Center.
Bank of Hawaii Captures Top Small Business Lender Award
The Hawaii District Office of the US Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the lending statistics for fiscal year 2011 for Hawaii.
State Director Presents at Year-End Tax Dept Workshops
Director of Taxation Fred Pablo and staff from the Department of the Attorney General will make presentations at the Hawaii Tax Department’s annual Year-End Workshop held on each island beginning November 30.
County Issues $422,600 in Economic Development Grants
The County of Maui Office of Economic Development has issued almost half a million dollars in grant monies to various local organizations in September and October.
Asia-Pacific Business Symposium Starts Wednesday
The Hawaii business community will have an unprecedented opportunity to learn from APEC global leaders at the Asia-Pacific Business Symposium in Waikiki, starting Wednesday, November 9.
“Marketing Food Products” and Other November Business Workshops
Every month, local business experts bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to free workshops held at the Maui County Business Resource Center.
State Offers Employers 50%+ Wage Reimbursement for New Workers
The Hawai‘i State Department of Labor and Industrial Relations (DLIR) is seeking employers who are hiring and training new employees who were laid-off from their previous employers.
APEC Hawaii Setting Up Virtual Marketplace
Using “virtual booths,” local Hawaii businesses will be able to connect with the 21 APEC economies and US mainland companies during the APEC 2011 Leaders’ Week taking place in Honolulu on Nov. 7-13.
“Joyfully Jobless” and Other October Business Workshops
Every month, local business experts bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to free workshops held at the Maui County Business Resource Center.
County Business Resource Center September Workshop Lineup
Every month, local business experts bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to free workshops held at the Maui County Business Resource Center.
UH Maui Offers Free APEC Conference Training
The public will have the opportunity to learn about the significance of the upcoming Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders’ Week conference in November in Honolulu.
UHMC EdVenture is now offering a Complimentary Training on Sept 22 from 1 to 5pm in the Laulima Building Kahului Campus while space is available.
Special SBA Financing Event at Central Pacific Bank
Central Pacific Bank will host the US Small Business Administration “SBA Resource Day” at its Kahului Branch on Maui on Wednesday, September 28, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Thieman Leaves MEO for Lokahi Pacific
Starting August 29, Susie Theiman, former chief executive officer for Maui Economic Opportunity’s Business Development Corporation (MEO-BDC), will assume a new leadership role as interim executive director for Lokahi Pacific.
Maui Company Surveys Hawaii Stock Exchange Interest
Maui Venture Consulting, LLC is helping the Friends of the Hawaii Local Exchange, to conduct a survey to explore interest in developing a Hawaii Local (Stock) Exchange.