quote of the week
I enjoyed learning about telescopes and how they track satellites, as well as the importance of getting rid of space debris. Plus, meeting an astronaut made me really think about being one!
– Tyzen, 5th Grader, Kaunakakai Elementary School
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Students Explore Space with MEDB
During the recent AMOS (Advanced Maui Optical and Space Surveillance) Conference, presented by Maui Economic Development Board (MEDB) in Wailea, over 1,000 local and visiting industry professionals were joined by 150 Maui County middle school students and their...
Ancestral Wisdom: A Bridge to the Future
Native Hawaiian astrophysicist Dr. Brittany Kamai brought a wealth of information and wonder to the participants of the 8th annual 2025 EMER-GEN program at the Wailea Beach Resort-Marriott on September 14-16. EMER-GEN, a joint initiative of the AMOS Conference...
Dr. Greenberg’s Microscope Reveal Nature’s Secrets
While Hawaiʻi is well-known for its astronomy research, dating back to the wayfinding techniques of the original Polynesian voyagers, Maui is also home to significant work in the field of microscopy. Kamehameha Schools (KS) teacher, scientist, and inventor Dr. Gary...
Smiles and Balloons at Roselani Place
At Roselani Place, an assisted living community in Kahului, their mission is to keep residents happy, active, and smiling, and on two Wednesdays a month, happiness is just a twist away. Maui resident Una Bella, a professional clown, magician, and ballon twister known...
The Maui–Cambodia Connection Continues
Emmy award-winning Maui filmmaker Dr. Tom Vendetti, a retired clinical psychologist and former director of Mental Health Kokua, became involved with Cambodia many years ago while treating native Cambodian Sam Khong for severe depression and post-traumatic stress...
Maui Students Serve the Community through STEM
Maui Economic Development Board’s (MEDB) recent Ke Alahele Education Benefit event welcomed over 300 guests and successfully raised funds for local STEM education programs. During the event, the Daniel K. Inouye Innovation (DKII) Award student winners were recognized...
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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.