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Welcome to the Maui Economic Recovery Commission (ERC), a dynamic coalition of community leaders dedicated to shaping a brighter economic future for Maui and Hawai‘i. Launched on January 5, 2024, the ERC brings together influential stakeholders from various sectors to collaborate, innovate, and uplift Maui after the challenges posed by the 2023 fires.
Our Community
The Maui ERC is the joint State-County Economic Recovery Support Function (RSF) in the National Disaster Recovery Framework. This group is comprised of 100+ members focused on building foundations, bringing focus, and taking action. ERC members participated in a new collaborative format to develop sustainable business practices and enduring relationships as they learned, brainstormed, conceptualized, actualized, and aspired with each other through in-person and weekly virtual meetings from early January through mid-September 2024.
The ERC has now evolved into a Maui-led group and into its implementation phase. Please see the box on the right for the 11 ERC projects that continue to move forward led by project teams. You can find more ERC history below the projects. These ERC projects are community-identified and led collaborations that overlap, complement, and amplify many of the County's long-term recovery initiatives and that have support from diverse stakeholders - the State looks forward to deploying its resources to accelerate these vital plans.
ERC members share from the ERC process:
Comprised of influential community leaders spanning business, culture, economics, nonprofits and workforce development, the Maui Economic Recovery Commission (ERC) embodies the spirit of collaboration and service. Sponsored by the State of Hawai‘i Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism (DBEDT) and co-chaired by DBEDT Director Jimmy Tokioka and County of Maui Office of Economic Development (OED) Director Luana Mahi, the ERC is facilitated by a team from One Shared Future. This dynamic coalition aims to collaboratively uplift Maui after the challenges of the 2023 fires through recommendations, proposals, and projects for County of Maui to maximize federal funding and community support.
Embarking on a journey of discovery and collaboration, the ERC’s initial phase involves learning, listening, and exchanging insights. From late January through April, our facilitated Zoom meetings will serve as spaces for diverse perspectives to converge, fostering understanding and shared learnings.
Comprised of influential community leaders spanning business, culture, economics, nonprofits and workforce development, the Maui Economic Recovery Commission (ERC) embodies the spirit of collaboration and service. Sponsored by the State of Hawai‘i Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism (DBEDT) and co-chaired by DBEDT Director Jimmy Tokioka and County of Maui Office of Economic Development (OED) Director Luana Mahi, the ERC is facilitated by a team from One Shared Future. This dynamic coalition aims to collaboratively uplift Maui after the challenges of the 2023 fires through recommendations, proposals, and projects for County of Maui to maximize federal funding and community support.
At its core, the ERC is dedicated to fostering inclusivity, ensuring every voice is heard and valued. Our collective purpose revolves around generating recommendations that drive Maui’s economic resurgence while empowering local residents to shape their community’s recovery. Our mission is clear:
115 participants in person
Forge a resilient path for Lahaina’s and Kula’s economic recovery
Advocate for deserved outcomes through policies and regulations
Unite our community towards a common goal
The ERC will convene as six Learning Groups approximately twice a month through April, reconvening on Maui on May 14 and then again on August 23. Program organizers will contact Commission members directly. Stay tuned for updates and opportunities to contribute! Together, we'll pave the way for Maui's economic recovery.
As we progress, we invite every member to actively engage, share insights, and gather feedback from their communities. Together, we're weaving a tapestry of hope, resilience, and prosperity for Maui's brighter tomorrow.
For inquiries on the Maui ERC, please contact us via email.
Name
Company
Employee Relations and Government Affairs Manager
ABC Stores
Chairman, President & CEO
Bank of Hawaii
President & CEO
The Queen's Health System
Chancellor
University of Hawai‘i Maui College
President
Kauahea Inc.
Owner
Global Empowerment Mission
Chief Nurse and Executive
Maui Health
CEO
We Are Oceania
President
Hui O Wa‘a Kaulua
President & CEO
Hawaiian Airlines
Business Manager
Operative Plasterers and Cement Masons Local 630
CDBG Program Director
County of Maui
Retired
Maui County Ocean Rescue and Safety
Director of Culture
Royal Lahaina Resort & Bungalows
Cultural Programs Coordinator
Na 'Aikane o Maui Cultural and Research Center
President
Hawai'i Farmers Union United, Maui-Lahaina Chapter
Business Manager/Financial Secretary
IBEW Local 1186
President & CEO
Hawaiian Electric Company
CEO
Hawai'i Investment Ready
CEO
Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement (CNHA)
CEO
Hale Makua Health Services
Administrator
Maui Emergency Management Agency (MEMA)
Director
County of Maui Office of Economic Development
CEO
Boys and Girls Club of Maui
Associate Area Medical Director
Kaiser Permanente
Maui Nui Strong is a program of the County of Maui Office of Economic Development that connects our residents, businesses, and visitors to useful information about Maui County, our diverse islands, and a variety of resources that help to promote thriving and vibrant communities.
