Maui Economic Development Board, Inc. Email Format
Non-profit OrganizationsHawaii, United States11-50 Employees
MEDB is a nonprofit organization founded in 1982 in Maui County with the aim of building a balanced economy beyond agriculture and tourism. It seeks to lead and inspire innovation in business, education, and community through collaboration with public, private, and nonprofit partners to develop homegrown solutions to countywide problems. The organization began by focusing on developing a technology sector, strengthening the local business climate and access to resources, and has since broadened into agri-tech, energy, and health to benefit residents across Maui, Molokai, and Lanai. Based in Kihei, Hawaii, MEDB has a committed membership, a strong board, and dedicated staff supporting its mission. It emphasizes education and workforce development through programs like STEMworks and engages with healthcare and other sectors, including events such as Maui Tech 'Ohana and the AMOS Conference in partnership with local schools and institutions. A recent collaboration with the National Science Foundation and the National Solar Observatory supported a pilot public school visit program for classrooms across Maui County, illustrating its role in expanding STEM outreach.