quote of the week
Student Space Exploration Day really opens the students up to different opportunities they never even thought of. It is vital to get exposure like this for them. STEMworks makes it all happen!
– Lori Ann Koyama, Teacher, Lāhainā Intermediate School
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Students Looking Up
Student Space Exploration Day, one of many career awareness programs offered by STEMworks™ to Maui County students, welcomed middle and high schoolers to an exciting day of STEM-inspired (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) space events. Students enjoyed a...
AI Workshop to help Save Time and Drive Growth
A group of small business owners and leaders of non-profits recently attended a workshop to grow their business with AI. The half-day workshop was hosted by Maui Economic Development Board (MEDB) and presented by Marc Rix, an international adviser, speaker,...
‘Oko’a Farms
‘Oko’a Farms, a Maui certified-organic farm established by Ryan Earehart and business partner Sal Gil Coca, began in 2008 and has dramatically boosted Maui’s fresh food system. ‘Oko’a, meaning ‘unique’ in Hawaiian, reflects the team’s commitment to a holistic approach...
‘Āina Archaeology
A cultural resource management nonprofit, ‘Āina Archaeology, has formed their practice to fulfill a kuleana (privilege and responsibility) to care for Hawai’i’s natural resources and cultural heritage. They serve individuals, communities, businesses, and government...
Maui’s Chrysanthemum Ambassador Visits Japan
Abigail Tamayose, a student at King Kekaulike High School in Pukalani and the current Chrysanthemum Ambassador, recently represented Maui and the Nisei Veterans Memorial Center (NVMC) by leading a delegation to Japan for a time of reflection and good-will. The...
Aloha House Approaching 50 Years of Service
Maui Behavioral Health Resources (MBHR) is a major umbrella organization providing a full continuum of care for mental health and substance use. MBHR consolidates administrative functions for three key local agencies: Aloha House, Mālama Family Recovery Center, and...
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Trends Maui Nui 2020
Work on the 2020 report began in late 2018, as an update to the 2008 Next Steps Report—to record changes over the decade, to prepare for the 2020 U.S. Census, and to contextualize quantitative research. Like the 2008 report, it is comprised primarily of secondary data, but Trends Maui Nui 2020 includes far more data than its predecessor. It also includes six narratives that bring life to quantitative data. These narratives were developed with the help of a collection of qualitative one-on-one interviews with a cross section of topic experts and residents of Maui County.
About Focus Maui Nui
Focus Maui Nui, a program of Maui Economic Development Board, is a community process seeking the input of local citizens in a discussion about what residents want for the future of our islands (Maui, Molokai, Lanai, and Kahoolawe) which together make up Maui Nui and Maui County.
The project is designed to bring individuals, organizations, and communities throughout the county together to identify and prioritize shared values and to send clear messages to local leaders about what we want for our islands, our communities, and our future.
Our Vision
INNOVATION
Maui Nui will be an innovative model of sustainable island living and a place where every child can grow to reach his or her potential.
COMMUNITY
The needs of each individual, the needs of our natural and cultural assets, and the needs of the whole community will be brought into balance to reflect the extremely high value we place on both the land and its people.
EDUCATION
The education and well-being of young people will be fostered to ensure that those born on these islands can, if they choose, spend their whole lives here – raising children, owning homes, enjoying rewarding jobs, and taking advantage of opportunities to contribute to this community and to be good stewards of our local treasures.
LEADER
Maui Nui will be a leader in the creation of responsible, self-sufficient communities and environmentally sound economic development.
PRESERVATION
That which makes Maui Nui unique in the world will be preserved, celebrated, and protected for generations to come.