AngelPreneur Lahaina Business Fund

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When Lahaina Town and Harbor were destroyed in the 2023 wildfires, the heart of West Maui’s cultural, tourism,

and economic identity was forever changed. Our Founder and his AngelPreneur Venture Group Inc. (APVG) — a Hawaiian corporation, parent of GridZero and ClubZERO Rewards believe Maui’s recovery could be done much faster, stronger, and needs to be led by the very people who call it home. That’s why he created the Lahaina Business Fund - a private funding initiative designed to accelerate West Maui’s tourism and community revival while complementing state, local, and federal efforts.

The above videos share the timeline of the wildfire in 2023, and the current status 2 years after. Locals have mixed opinions of why the fires happened, how many actually died as a result and the response of their state and federal agencies as to Lahaina's recovery. What is very clear is that there is little if any movement in getting entrepreneurs back in business in the heart of Lahaina Town's Harbor and front street districts. It will likely take several more years before Lahaina is ready for tourist again, and APVG plans to help local businesses return as fast as possible.

How Our Lahaina Fund Will Work

From 2026 through 2029, APVG will allocate 10% of all gross ClubZERO member dues allocations received into the Lahaina Fund - projected to total over $50 million invested directly into West Maui through 2030. Every month, starting in early 2026, these funds will be placed into a trust account with a Hawaiian bank, audited each year. The Fund is owned and managed by APVG, which will distribute all funds in its sole discretion to accomplish one mission:

Rebuild, restore, and reimagine Lahaina’s business community and supporting infrastructure.

Why This Matters for Maui

While government disaster relief is essential, it is often very slow. Private capital moves faster and often is more flexible. APVG will set out to help local entrepreneurs who may not qualify for traditional financing, equipment leasing or operating credit lines, through its Lahaina Fund will:

Rebuild Local Businesses — grants, low-interest loans, and joint ventures for entrepreneurs replacing lost shops, restaurants, and tour services.
Support Tourism Infrastructure — inventory financing, equipment leases, and harbor-related operations to bring visitors back sooner.
Fund Housing Solutions — targeted employee housing developments to support the workforce that keeps West Maui’s economy running.
Acquire Key Properties — strategic purchases to preserve local ownership and prevent outside buyouts.

Result: A stronger, more resilient, modern Lahaina that retains its original culture and welcomes visitors back — restoring tourism, local jobs, and the island’s economic heartbeat. We have a lot of work to do before that day can arrive, but through the support of our ClubZERO members, what seems like an almost impossible undertaking, will become possible. It will not happen overnight, however, but it will happen!

“I don’t relate to the word ‘impossible’—I see ‘only that I’m possible.’ I don’t fear failure—it’s a tool, not a curse. One thing I have learned over the years is to never let someone's perception of you, your project or passion become your reality. Stay the course until you reach your destination” Peter "The AngelPreneur" Ortmann

Why ClubZERO Members Are Key

When you join ClubZERO, you’re not just gaining exclusive rewards, travel benefits, and member-only experiences - you’re becoming a stakeholder in Maui’s recovery, preserving our Hawaiian islands, marine life and oceans.

Your membership helps fund:

$50+ million in possible West Maui revitalization business and project funding from 2026–2028.
Up to $20+ million additional in 2029 — the final year of APVG’s ClubZERO funding allocation.
The CBO Foundation's ocean and marine life awareness initiatives - Marine Group & proposed Marine Center in Kahului Harbor — tackling ocean plastic waste, advancing marine research, and creating a sustainable zero-emission cruise line and over 3,000 possible jobs island-wide.
The proposed future APVG West Maui Resilience Center — a local hub that brings clean energy, food and water together with people, and for disaster readiness, local enterprise, and cultural preservation.
Plastic2Power - The Plastic Waste Solution Company - that will turn mixed plastic waste into electricity
HumidaPURE AirWater - Turning local humidity into clean drink-ready Maui AirWater

Benefits for Maui & Lahaina

Speed: Private funding can be deployed in weeks, not years, bringing businesses back to serve locals and tourists alike.
Local Control: APVG will be a local owner manager of the fund and its own Maui projects
Tourism Recovery: Faster restoration means visitors return sooner — boosting jobs, income, and tax revenue.
Sustainable Growth: Our Lahaina Fund will target environmentally conscious, culturally respectful and needed businesses.
Long-Term Vision: APVG's Investment fund plan ties into broader Maui projects that protect the land, sea, and cultural legacy.

Be Part of the Solution

Lahaina, Maui’s comeback will take years to fully build-out and the efforts of all who call it home, and all hose with fond memories of it - locals, visitors, and supporters worldwide. By joining ClubZERO, you help empower a very unique recovery plan that can develop faster, be more resilient, and deeply rooted in community values.

Your membership dues don’t just offer access to travel rewards for you — they help restore a historic town, revive a harbor, and protect the ocean and marine life for future generations.

Join ClubZERO. Help Rebuild Lahaina. Protect Maui’s Future.

Because when Maui heals, the world feels it and heals as well.