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Upcoming events for entrepreneurs and small-business owners : Maui Now

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February 17, 2024, 4:00 PM HST

The Malcom Center in Kīhei. (PC: Maui Economic Development Board)

The Maui Economic Development Board has announced two events for entrepreneurs and small-business owners over the coming weeks.

Networking event with Pacific Disaster Center speaker

An in-person networking event presented by Maui TechOhana featuring a guest speaker from Pacific Disaster Center (PDC) will take place on Feb. 22, starting at 5:15 p.m.

The guest speaker, Dr. Erin Hughey, will discuss her career in global disaster management and disaster risk reduction, including PDC’s involvement with the Maui wildfires recovery.

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The event will be held in person or on livestream. Both options require registration to access. There will not be a recording of the event. Register for the networking event here.

Event details:

  • When: Feb. 22 from 5:15 to 6:45 p.m.
  • Where: Malcolm Center, 1305 N Holopono St, Ste 5, Kīhei
  • Format: In person and livestream

Disadvantaged Business Enterprise application workshop

The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) team will walk through the DBE application process on March 12, starting at 9 a.m. 

DBEs are for-profit small business concerns where socially and economically disadvantaged individuals own at least a 51% interest and also control management and daily business operations, according to the US Department of Transportation.

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The free workshop is intended to help individuals obtain their DBE certificate.

The event will be held in person only. Must register to reserve a seat. There will not be a recording of the event. Register for the workshop here.

Event details:

  • When: March 12 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Where: Malcolm Center, 1305 N Holopono St, Ste 5, Kīhei
  • Format: In person only

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