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Ka Ipu Kukui Fellows tackle community resilience in 3-day Innovation Workshop
Project Maui Nui, presented by Maui Economic Development Board, convened the 16 fellows of the 2026 Ka Ipu Kukui cohort for an intensive three-day workshop to spark innovative solutions that strengthen resilience across Maui County. Ka Ipu Kukui is a year-long program for community-identified, emerging leaders and conceived to address planning for Maui Nui’s future.
BDC Director David Daly named MEO Employee of the Year
Business Development Center Director David Daly was named Maui Economic Opportunity Employee of the Year at the nonprofit’s holiday gathering Dec. 19.
Umani Farms Maui nets top prize in MEO Best Business Plan contest
Irish Mahoney’s Umani Farms Maui business plan was judged the top entry and winner of a $15,000 grant in the fourth Best Business Plan contest, staged by Maui Economic Opportunity’s Business Development Center.
Next MEO Core Four business planning course scheduled for July
The fourth Core Four Business Planning Course series of the year, presented by Maui Economic Opportunity’s Business Development Center, starts July 1. It runs twice weekly through July 31. Classes are in-person only at MEO’s Wailuku classroom, 99 Mahalani St., behind the J. Walter Cameron Center. The Core Four Business Planning classes focus on why and […]
Budgeting, spending, credit strategies offered at MEO class Feb. 19
A “Mastering Your Money” class aimed at helping residents take control of their finances through budgeting, spending, saving and credit strategies will be held 1 to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 19, in-person at Maui Economic Opportunity in Wailuku.
MEO hosts SBA roundtable with local business and community leaders
US Small Business Administration Associate Administrator Francisco Sánchez Jr. convened a roundtable of local business and community leaders Thursday to listen and learn about SBA’s performance following the Aug. 8, 2023, wildfires.
Maui Economic Opportunity Core Four Business Planning Course Begins Jan. 4
The first Core Four Business Planning series of 2022, presented by Maui Economic Opportunity’s Business Development Center, starts Jan. 4. All classes are held online via Zoom.
“God’s Lanes” Athleisure Startup Wins $25,000 MEO Program Grant
The idea for God’s Lane arose during the pandemic when Ampong’s family began working out to improve their physical, mental and spiritual health. They were looking for trendy, durable and versatile athletic apparel with biblical messages but could not find any, Ampong said in her business plan.
Maui Entrepreneurs & UH-MC Students Collaborate on ‘We’re Going to Vegas!’ Project
Four entrepreneurs from Maui Economic Opportunity’s Core Four business planning series worked with 23 students from UH-Maui College’s Introduction to Graphic Design class on a Las Vegas-style trade show.
MEO Opens Course Registration for Core Four Business Planning Series
Maui Economic Opportunity’s Business Development Center will begin its next series of “Core Four Business Planning” classes on Tuesday, March 2 through Thursday, April 1.
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.
