Maui Nui Business Hui

04/10/2022

05/11/2021

Learn Details on Applying for the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) Grant

Presented by the SBA Hawaii Pacific Islands District Office along with invited guests:

Senator Bennette E. Misalucha
Representative Aaron Ling Johanson
Representative Sam Kong
Representative Gregg Takayama
Representative Roy Takumi
Council Member Brandon J.C. Elefante
Department of Business Economic Development & Tourism
City & County of Honolulu Office of Revitalization

Date: Thursday, May 13, 2021
Time: 2:30-4:00pm
Virtual Webinar Registration: www.sbahi.eventbrite.com

This informational webinar will be held virtually on-line through Microsoft Teams and available in 17 different languages. REGISTER TODAY on Eventbrite at www.sbahi.eventbrite.com. You will be able to select the language you need at the time of registration.

An in-person meeting will be held concurrently at the Aiea Elementary school cafeteria. Registration is required and seating is limited on a first come first served basis. To reserve your seat, please email [email protected] or call 808-460-8968.

Following this webinar, you will be able to make appointments with one of the following resource partners to assist you in submitting your application:
• Hawaii Small Business Development Center
• Patsy T. Mink Center for Business & Leadership
• Veteran’s Business Outreach Center

04/01/2021

Terrific resources mentioned during the Women in Business Seminar Series Kickoff Presentation held on March 24.
You can also view the replay at http://www.medb.org/replay-q-and-a-and-resources-to-women-in-business-seminar-series-1/.

On March 24, the Maui Economic Development Board (MEDB) in partnership with the YWCA Oahu’s Minority Business Development Agency’s Enterprising Women of Color Business Center launched the initial presentation of ...

03/18/2021

In celebration of Women’s History Month, Maui Economic Development Board (MEDB) is partnering with the YWCA Oahu’s Minority Business Development Agency’s Enterprising Women of Color Business Center to present a ...

03/09/2021

Mayor Michael Victorino’s Virtual State of the County Address will be televised at 6:30 p.m. tomorrow, March 9, on Akaku cable Channel 55 or online at www.akaku.org.

“This will be Maui County’s first-ever virtual State of the County Address,” Mayor Victorino said. “Maui County’s Public Health Emergency Rules limit gatherings, so that made the speech before a traditional audience impossible at this time.

“However, I wanted to give my speech in West Maui this year and made a commitment two years ago to Maui Preparatory Academy to use its new Bozich Center, a location that would have been convenient for West Maui residents. To keep my commitment, my staff arranged to have the speech pre-recorded there in Napili. Mahalo to the staff at Maui Prep for providing access to their facility.”

“My speech will focus on the trials and triumphs of our response to the COVID-19 pandemic, share Maui County’s accomplishments and provide a community vision for a post-pandemic ‘new normal.’ I invite our residents to take part by watching this first-ever virtual event.”

03/08/2021

EXPORT FINANCING FOR HAWAII COMPANIES webinar announced.

Webinar is part of the HiSTEP Export Readiness series presented in partnership with the Hawaii Pacific Export Council.

The HiSTEP Export Readiness Program (HiSTEP-ERP) is a training and advising program to prepare Hawaii companies to begin or expand their export market development. The program includes one-on-one export business advising and export training seminars. HiSTEP-ERP is open to all types of businesses considering exporting.

Tuesday, March 16, 2021
9:00AM to 10:30AM
Via Zoom: please register at https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_zcTw_xDyTqOVWdUdNJ3okQ

Financing orders received from overseas customers can sometimes seem like a daunting task, however there is support available to Hawaii exporters. This seminar will provide details on resources such as EXIM Bank credit financing, SBA export financing, and microfinancing programs that are available in Hawaii.

Be sure to register online for the 2021 HiSTEP Program to gain access to business consulting and other resources, and our line-up of trade shows. Please also consider applying for the HiSTEP Company Assistance (HiSTEP CA) to further your export development.

Financing orders received from overseas customers can sometimes seem like a daunting task; however, there is support available to Hawaii exporters. This seminar will provide details on resources such as EXIM Bank credit financing, SBA export financing, and microfinancing that are available in Hawaii...

03/04/2021

A big mahalo to Maui Economic Development Board for their Focus Maui Nui story on Ho’oulu Maui Nui, an online resource directory that helps Maui County’s small businesses find local services and products during COVID-19.

Read story at http://www.focusmauinui.com/hooulu-maui-nui-business-directory/

Visit directory at https://www.hooulumauinui.org/

Ho’oulu Maui Nui is an online resource directory that helps Maui County’s small businesses find local services and products during COVID-19. Ho’oulu means ‘to grow’ and the directory, launched as part of the 2020 Adaptability Fund, was created to help Maui County businesses grow and adapt ...

02/17/2021

Will you be ready when you receive all those new orders?
As you expand your company to enter global markets, you need to be prepared to build capacity to meet increased orders for your products. And you must establish procedures to service your overseas customers. Learn what to do when your business receives a large order and needs to ramp up your production capabilities.

Wednesday, February 17, 2021
9:00AM to 10:30AM
Via Zoom, please register at https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_QbTk4EQtTIe_hK6ALvM1-Q

The HiSTEP Export Readiness Program (HiSTEP-ERP) is a training and advising program to prepare Hawaii companies to begin or expand their export market development. The program includes one-on-one export business advising and export training seminars. HiSTEP-ERP is open to all types of businesses considering exporting.

Be sure to register online for the 2021 HiSTEP Program to gain access to business consulting and other resources, and our line up of trade shows. Please also consider applying for the HiSTEP Company Assistance (HiSTEP CA) to further your export development.

As Hawaii companies expand into global markets, attention needs to be paid to meeting increased orders (manufacturing) and establishing procedures to service customers overseas. Learn what to do when your business receives a large order and needs to ramp up your production capabilities.

02/17/2021

If pricing previously deterred you or anyone you know from subscribing to home internet service please explore these potential low-cost options to access broadband. For more information visit https://cca.hawaii.gov/lowcostinternet

02/17/2021

Hawaii Gov. David Ige issued an 18th COVID-19 emergency proclamation on Friday, Feb. 12, extending the eviction moratorium for 60 days until Tuesday, April 13.

02/17/2021

Brilliant Minds Media Inc. has released a series of three educational videos to help raise awareness of the traditional Hawaiian culture of the Ahupua‘a system. The videos are part of the Maui Nui Ahupua‘a Project, a community-based, collaborative signage program created to educate residents and visitors about Hawai‘i’s ancient land division system. To view videos, visit https://www.mauinuiahupuaaproject.com/ahupuaa.

Brilliant Minds Media contracted Branscombe Richmond to produce the videos which
features Maui’s own Clifford Nae‘ole (cultural advisor and Hawaiian practitioner); Hokulani Holt (Hawaii culture historian); Kui Gapero (school teacher and Hawaiian Cultural historian); and video host Leiohu Richmond.

The video project was funded through the Kahului Economic Development, Environmental, and Cultural Programs and managed through County of Maui Office of Economic Development.