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Maui Economic Opportunity offers an array of resources for Maui County residents dealing with the impacts of the federal government shutdown, changes to federal program requirements, 2023 wildfire recovery and general housing and utility crises and has been receiving numerous applications and inquiries about assistance programs.

Maui County has released its Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy, a report that reviews the state of the County’s economy and sets a strategy for economic development.

Winning ideas at the recent Startup Weekend Maui included a trendy anti-microbial face mask, natural anti-mosquito perfume and cologne, and the world’s first true social challenge platform.

Third annual Maui Small Business Week organizers announced that Hawai’i Medical Service Association will sponsor a free breakfast on the Inaugural Day on Monday, May 9.

A free reception has been added to Maui Small Business Week’s agenda on Monday, May 9, to facilitate networking among local business owners attending the opening day of the week-long event.

David Daly is the new director of the MEO Business Development Center. He replaces retiring MEO BDC Director Craig Swift.

The Maui County Council has proclaimed the week of May 2 “Hawai‘i STEM Education Week,” in recognition of the 7th Annual Hawai‘i STEM Conference, which will take place on May 6 and 7.

MEDB was one of the first and continues to be a major funder of VEX robotics in Hawai‘i. To date, grants totaling over $151,700 have been awarded by MEDB to support VEX robotics programs in Maui County.

Maui Economic Development Board’s “Getting Started For Startups: The Basics of Sound Human Resources Management” workshop focussed on the importance of building a strong foundation for business success.

MEO BDC’s Core Four Business Planning is a 36-hour course on how to write a business plan while providing the information needed to start, operate and grow a business.

Ten entrepreneurs will compete in the final round of the InnovateHER: Innovating for Women Business Challenge on Thursday, Nov. 19.

Workshops are presented at the Maui County Business Resource Center, a County of Maui facility, located in the Maui Mall across Pizza Hut, in Ste. B-9. Seating for all workshops is limited, and all workshops are subject to change or cancellation. Workshops are free unless noted otherwise.

Twenty entrepreneurs graduated from MEO’s Core Four Business Planning program on Oct. 20, where they received a Certificate of Achievement and a congratulatory dinner.

The County of Maui Mayor’s Office of Economic Development will offer free workshops in October. Workshops are presented at the Maui County Business Resource Center, a County of Maui facility, located in the Maui Mall across from Pizza Hut in Ste. B-9.

A total of $20,000 in awards was presented to outstanding STEM projects in Hawai‘i at the MEDB Ke Alahele Education Fund Benefit Dinner & Auction held at The Fairmont Kea Lani on Saturday, Aug. 29.

The County of Maui Mayor’s Office of Economic Development will offer free workshops in September. Workshops are presented at the Maui County Business Resource Center, a County of Maui facility, located in the Maui Mall across from Pizza Hut in Ste. B-9.

Maui Economic Development Board will offer a new workshop, “Venturing Out: Exploring the World of Venture Capital,” on Thursday, Sept. 24, as part of their Technical Assistance Series.

Maui Economic Opportunity Inc. is seeking vendors and community partners to participate in the 42nd Annual Maui County Senior Fair on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2015, at the War Memorial gymnasium in Wailuku from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m.

The County of Maui Mayor’s Office of Economic Development will hold free workshops again this month. Workshops are presented at the Maui County Business Resource Center, a County of Maui facility, located in the Maui Mall across Pizza Hut, in Ste. B-9.

The eighth annual 4-H Tech Connect event brought real-life CSI technology to Maui County 4-H members. This year’s 4-H Tech Connect challenged over 65 elementary, middle and high school members to investigate a crime scene using the latest forensic techniques.