NDWG program that offered jobs to wildfire survivors shuts down
The National Dislocated Worker Grant (NDWG), which provided good paying jobs for those impacted by the Aug. 8, 2023, wildfires and labor at no cost for sites doing recovery work, was shut down Monday, Feb. 24, 2024, due to funding issues, Maui Economic Opportunity...
NHL’s Seattle Kraken March 31 game to benefit MEO
NHL’s Seattle Kraken March 31 game to benefit MEO…
Ag Micro Grant application deadline nears, Feb. 25
Maui Grown Tomatoes in Haiku has been a recipient of the Maui County Agricultural Micro Grant, which is currently accepting applications for a new round of grants…
MEO names Bishop Pahia Volunteer of the Year; Bayer Benefactor of the Year
Bishop Pahia, who works to help those released from jail/prison reintegrate into the community, was named MEO Volunteer of the Year for 2024. He addresses the Volunteer Luncheon on Friday, Feb. 14, at the Maui Beach Hotel Moana Ballroom…
Budgeting, spending, credit strategies offered at MEO class Feb. 19
The class also will cover credit, how to establish it, improving FICO scores, and understanding personal credit profiles. A FICO score is a tool used by lenders to determine whether an individual qualifies for a credit card, mortgage or other loans and the rates the individual pays…
Information for landlords, renters on lifting of eviction moratorium available at Feb. 15 event
The event runs from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Maui Economic Opportunity, 99 Mahalani St., behind the J. Walter Cameron Center in Wailuku….
MEO Open House celebrating 60-year anniversary draws a full house
Maui Economic Opportunity staffers Wil Torricer and Dane Ka`ae look at an old MEO Annual Report on Tuesday, Feb. 4, at MEO in Wailuku. An Open House was held, part of MEO’s 60th anniversary…
Baldwin-Maui High team wins top prize in 4th ‘Imi Pono Challenge
The winners of the ‘Imi Pono Challenge Jada Gomes (center holding certificate) and Hina Wells (next to her on the right) pose for a photo with (from left) MEO CEO Debbie Cabebe, Maui County Council Chair Alice Lee, and Amber Coutsos, Office and Legislative Manager for the Maui Chamber of Commerce…
MEO’s 6th Gala fundraiser to be held March 22 is sold out
MEO Board Member Dawn Bicoy makes a donation to MEO during the Raise the Paddle portion of the MEO Gala in March 2023. The MEO Gala for 2025 set for March 22 is sold out, though items for the auction are being solicited…
English classes for Spanish speakers set Feb. 19 to April 2 at MEO
A 12-class series that offers English language classes for Spanish speakers and preparation for the U.S. Citizenship Test will be held 9 a.m. to noon, Mondays and Wednesdays, from Feb. 19 to April 2, at Maui Economic Opportunity in Wailuku…