MEO Recognizes Soon-to-be Entrepreneurs

A graduation ceremony on Thursday honored students who completed the Maui Economic Opportunity business planning course.

MEO’s Core Four Business Planning is a 36-hour course that aims to help participants launch a successful business.

Gladys Baisa, the mayor’s community liaison, congratulated the graduates and spoke to the importance of small businesses to the Maui community.

During the graduation, the soon-to-be entrepreneurs received one-on-one guidance and feedback from local commercial bankers.

For more information, contact MEO at (808) 249-2990.

One-hour introductory classes will be held at MEO’s Family Center on Oct. 29, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., and at the Maui County Business Resource Center (Maui Mall) on Oct. 30, from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

The next six-week series will begin on Nov. 5.