MEO CEO Debbie Cabebe to retire in July; Maggie Batangan to succeed her
Maui Economic Opportunity will be undergoing a leadership transition in 2026 with Debbie Cabebe retiring as the seventh chief executive in the 61-year-old Maui County nonprofit’s history and Maggie Clark Batangan succeeding her as the eighth leader beginning Aug. 1....
Rental assistance may be available to wildfire survivor
Maui Economic Opportunity would like 2023 wildfire survivors to be aware that short- and long-term rental assistance for up to four months may be available through the Maui Relief TANF Program/Maui Relief Program for Wildfire Disaster Survivors. For program...
BDC Director David Daly named MEO Employee of the Year
Business Development Center Director David Daly was named Maui Economic Opportunity Employee of the Year at the nonprofit’s holiday gathering Dec. 19. David was selected from the cadre of the Employee of Month winners for 2025 and was the Employee of the Month for...
Maui County Kupuna P&CC installs officers
Margaret Cambra was installed as president of the Maui County Planning & Coordinating Council (P&CC), an umbrella organization of kupuna clubs countywide, at the council’s holiday gathering earlier this month. Cambra was elected for a two-year term. Other...
Agricultural Micro Grant Program 6.0 workshops set for Jan. 5 and 7
Two in-person workshops to provide information on the upcoming Agricultural Micro Grant Program 6.0, which offers up to $25,000 to small farms and ranches in Maui County, will be held in early January 2026. The grants are administered by Maui Economic Opportunity’s...
MEO 2026 Gala honoring state Sen. Troy Hashimoto sold out
Maui Economic Opportunity’s 2026 Gala, which honors state Sen. Troy Hashimoto, is sold out. “We thank the generosity of businesses and individuals in the community for supporting our largest fundraiser of 2026,” said CEO Debbie Cabebe. “Given the uncertainties over...
St. Anthony Church donates clothing and other items to MEO’s BEST program
St. Anthony Church donated clothing, footwear, backpacks and other items to Maui Economic Opportunity’s program that helps individuals transition back into the community upon release from incarceration. “Many of those released from jail or prison have only the clothes...
English conversation classes available
English conversation classes for Spanish speakers are being offered by Maui Economic Opportunity’s Enlace Hispano program. The 12-class series will be held at MEO’s Wailuku classroom, 99 Mahalani St. The cost is $65, and financial aid is available. For class schedule,...
MEO Youth Services offering Frosty Friday activities at QKC
Crafts, games and treats will be offered by Maui Economic Opportunity’s Youth Services at the Queen Ka`ahumanu Center in the first Frosty Fun Friday on Friday, Dec. 5. Other Frosty Fun Fridays will be held Dec. 12 and 19. The activities run from 5 to 7 p.m. in the...