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IT WASN’T THAT LONG AGO when Maui
County’s economy was dependent upon two
economic sectors -- agriculture and tourism --
industries that were constantly vulnerable to forces
beyond our control. Then in 1982, community,
business and elected leaders created the Maui
Economic Development Board, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit
organization dedicated to achieving a
balanced economy and more rewarding choices
for our residents.
The MEDB team worked tirelessly with an
extensive network of public, private and nonprofit
partners to build homegrown solutions to
countywide problems. Priority was given to
honoring our community’s environmental and
cultural values as we sought to transform
education, prepare a workforce for the
Information Age, and build community dialogue
and consensus about our future.
Our initial focus on the growth of a technology
sector put emphasis on building a supportive
business climate, access to resources and
collaborations among peers. Our success in
technology has paved the way for adding other
sectors such as agri-tech, energy and health.
Today with a committed membership, strong
board, and dedicated staff, MEDB perseveres.
And our unwavering dedication to the vision set in
1982 has created meaningful pathways that now
benefit the lives of residents throughout Maui,
Molokai and Lanai.
For the latest description of our activities, we invite you to check out our annual reports.
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