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Hawai'i SBDC

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RURAL DEVELOPMENT

Hamakua Coast Premium Develops New Products with Hawaiʻi SBDC Assistance

As long-time bartenders in Hawaiʻi, Charles Jury and Brandon Ventura were dissatisfied with the quality of basic, but crucial, cocktail ingredients, so they developed a process to make syrups from local produce, including Macadamia nuts, lilikoʻi (passion fruit) and ube (purple yam). Hawaiʻi SBDC advisor Dennis Boyd worked with them to scale up production, source ingredients, refine their business plan, and to locate a funding source to finance their now successful business.

RURAL DEVELOPMENT

Hamakua Coast Premium Develops New Products with Hawaiʻi SBDC Assistance

As long-time bartenders in Hawaiʻi, Charles Jury and Brandon Ventura were dissatisfied with the quality of basic, but crucial, cocktail ingredients, so they developed a process to make syrups from local produce, including Macadamia nuts, lilikoʻi (passion fruit) and ube (purple yam). Hawaiʻi SBDC advisor Dennis Boyd worked with them to scale up production, source ingredients, refine their business plan, and to locate a funding source to finance their now successful business.

RURAL DEVELOPMENT

Hamakua Coast Premium Develops New Products with Hawaiʻi SBDC Assistance

As long-time bartenders in Hawaiʻi, Charles Jury and Brandon Ventura were dissatisfied with the quality of basic, but crucial, cocktail ingredients, so they developed a process to make syrups from local produce, including Macadamia nuts, lilikoʻi (passion fruit) and ube (purple yam). Hawaiʻi SBDC advisor Dennis Boyd worked with them to scale up production, source ingredients, refine their business plan, and to locate a funding source to finance their now successful business.

RURAL DEVELOPMENT

Hamakua Coast Premium Develops New Products with Hawaiʻi SBDC Assistance

As long-time bartenders in Hawaiʻi, Charles Jury and Brandon Ventura were dissatisfied with the quality of basic, but crucial, cocktail ingredients, so they developed a process to make syrups from local produce, including Macadamia nuts, lilikoʻi (passion fruit) and ube (purple yam). Hawaiʻi SBDC advisor Dennis Boyd worked with them to scale up production, source ingredients, refine their business plan, and to locate a funding source to finance their now successful business.

UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES

Junk Authority Hawaiʻi Achieves Growth by Turning One Person’s Junk into Another Person’s Treasure

While their service is junk removal from homes and businesses on the Big Island, Amanda and Mark’s mission is to reuse more and dump less. Their vision is creating a space where people can up-cycle their own items in workshops, and to teach re-use strategies to children and adults. The Hawaiʻi SBDC provided assistance in registering their business, hiring employees, website review and identification of new oportunities. Amanda said, “Call the SBDC to get all set up and doing it the right way!”

UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES

Junk Authority Hawaiʻi Achieves Growth by Turning One Person’s Junk into Another Person’s Treasure

While their service is junk removal from homes and businesses on the Big Island, Amanda and Mark’s mission is to reuse more and dump less. Their vision is creating a space where people can up-cycle their own items in workshops, and to teach re-use strategies to children and adults. The Hawaiʻi SBDC provided assistance in registering their business, hiring employees, website review and identification of new oportunities. Amanda said, “Call the SBDC to get all set up and doing it the right way!”

UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES

Junk Authority Hawaiʻi Achieves Growth by Turning One Person’s Junk into Another Person’s Treasure

While their service is junk removal from homes and businesses on the Big Island, Amanda and Mark’s mission is to reuse more and dump less. Their vision is creating a space where people can up-cycle their own items in workshops, and to teach re-use strategies to children and adults. The Hawaiʻi SBDC provided assistance in registering their business, hiring employees, website review and identification of new oportunities. Amanda said, “Call the SBDC to get all set up and doing it the right way!”

UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES

Junk Authority Hawaiʻi Achieves Growth by Turning One Person’s Junk into Another Person’s Treasure

While their service is junk removal from homes and businesses on the Big Island, Amanda and Mark’s mission is to reuse more and dump less. Their vision is creating a space where people can up-cycle their own items in workshops, and to teach re-use strategies to children and adults. The Hawaiʻi SBDC provided assistance in registering their business, hiring employees, website review and identification of new oportunities. Amanda said, “Call the SBDC to get all set up and doing it the right way!”

ACCELERATORS + INCUBATORS

Mahalo for spending time with the cohort, Cynthia! They found your presentation helpful as they consider financing options. They got a lot of value from the workshop, and a few are planning to reach out to your office for additional consultation.

XLR8HI PreX: Virtual Investment Readiness and Business Scaling Program

ACCELERATORS + INCUBATORS

Mahalo for spending time with the cohort, Cynthia! They found your presentation helpful as they consider financing options. They got a lot of value from the workshop, and a few are planning to reach out to your office for additional consultation.

XLR8HI PreX: Virtual Investment Readiness and Business Scaling Program

ACCELERATORS + INCUBATORS

Mahalo for spending time with the cohort, Cynthia! They found your presentation helpful as they consider financing options. They got a lot of value from the workshop, and a few are planning to reach out to your office for additional consultation.

Katarina Matayoshi

XLR8HI PreX: Virtual Investment Readiness and Business Scaling Program

ACCELERATORS + INCUBATORS

Mahalo for spending time with the cohort, Cynthia! They found your presentation helpful as they consider financing options. They got a lot of value from the workshop, and a few are planning to reach out to your office for additional consultation.

XLR8HI PreX: Virtual Investment Readiness and Business Scaling Program

EXPORT

Anahola Granola Expands Exports Through the SBA STEP Grant

The Hawaiʻi SBDC helped this Kauaʻi company with its export plan and application to the State of Hawaiʻi HiSTEP grant and was awarded $10,000. We continue to work with the company in export market research, market materials and distribution to Japan.

EXPORT

Anahola Granola Expands Exports Through the SBA STEP Grant

The Hawaiʻi SBDC helped this Kauaʻi company with its export plan and application to the State of Hawaiʻi HiSTEP grant and was awarded $10,000. We continue to work with the company in export market research, market materials and distribution to Japan.

EXPORT

Anahola Granola Expands Exports Through the SBA STEP Grant

The Hawaiʻi SBDC helped this Kauaʻi company with its export plan and application to the State of Hawaiʻi HiSTEP grant and was awarded $10,000. We continue to work with the company in export market research, market materials and distribution to Japan.

EXPORT

Anahola Granola Expands Exports Through the SBA STEP Grant

The Hawaiʻi SBDC helped this Kauaʻi company with its export plan and application to the State of Hawaiʻi HiSTEP grant and was awarded $10,000. We continue to work with the company in export market research, market materials and distribution to Japan.

MILLENNIALS + GEN-Z

Elevated Pet Products Achieves Success with Assistance from the Hawaiʻi SBDC

"Thank you so much, you really helped me understand and achieve building a small business correctly! The HISBDC has been a huge part of my success. Expressing my gratitude for your guidance and help. You rock!" –Abel Aquino, Owner

MILLENNIALS + GEN-Z

Elevated Pet Products Achieves Success with Assistance from the Hawaiʻi SBDC

"Thank you so much, you really helped me understand and achieve building a small business correctly! The HISBDC has been a huge part of my success. Expressing my gratitude for your guidance and help. You rock!" –Abel Aquino, Owner

MILLENNIALS + GEN-Z

Elevated Pet Products Achieves Success with Assistance from the Hawaiʻi SBDC

"Thank you so much, you really helped me understand and achieve building a small business correctly! The HISBDC has been a huge part of my success. Expressing my gratitude for your guidance and help. You rock!" –Abel Aquino, Owner

MILLENNIALS + GEN-Z

Elevated Pet Products Achieves Success with Assistance from the Hawaiʻi SBDC

"Thank you so much, you really helped me understand and achieve building a small business correctly! The HISBDC has been a huge part of my success. Expressing my gratitude for your guidance and help. You rock!" –Abel Aquino, Owner

TECH DEVELOPMENT

Hawaiian Kine Trading Company LLC Wins Grant to Add PPE Manufacturing Capacity

“Hawaiian Kine Trading owes its ability to survive, thrive, and pivot towards a new manufacturing capability from the guidance and support received through HISBDC. We went into the application process without previous grant writing experience with nothing more than a mission to support the PPE needs of Hawaiʻi and our B2B clients who remained open throughout the pandemic. Joe Burns guided us through the complex grant requirements, enabling us to submit a comprehensive and compelling proposal."

TECH DEVELOPMENT

Hawaiian Kine Trading Company LLC Wins Grant to Add PPE Manufacturing Capacity

“Hawaiian Kine Trading owes its ability to survive, thrive, and pivot towards a new manufacturing capability from the guidance and support received through HISBDC. We went into the application process without previous grant writing experience with nothing more than a mission to support the PPE needs of Hawaiʻi and our B2B clients who remained open throughout the pandemic. Joe Burns guided us through the complex grant requirements, enabling us to submit a comprehensive and compelling proposal."

TECH DEVELOPMENT

Hawaiian Kine Trading Company LLC Wins Grant to Add PPE Manufacturing Capacity

“Hawaiian Kine Trading owes its ability to survive, thrive, and pivot towards a new manufacturing capability from the guidance and support received through HISBDC. We went into the application process without previous grant writing experience with nothing more than a mission to support the PPE needs of Hawaiʻi and our B2B clients who remained open throughout the pandemic. Joe Burns guided us through the complex grant requirements, enabling us to submit a comprehensive and compelling proposal."

TECH DEVELOPMENT

Hawaiian Kine Trading Company LLC Wins Grant to Add PPE Manufacturing Capacity

“Hawaiian Kine Trading owes its ability to survive, thrive, and pivot towards a new manufacturing capability from the guidance and support received through HISBDC. We went into the application process without previous grant writing experience with nothing more than a mission to support the PPE needs of Hawaiʻi and our B2B clients who remained open throughout the pandemic. Joe Burns guided us through the complex grant requirements, enabling us to submit a comprehensive and compelling proposal."

COVID-19 RESPONSE

50

full-time jobs retained by Leeward Bowl after receiving HISBDC Oʻahu Center recovery assistance

COVID-19 RESPONSE

50

full-time jobs retained by Leeward Bowl after receiving HISBDC Oʻahu Center recovery assistance

COVID-19 RESPONSE

50

full-time jobs retained by Leeward Bowl after receiving HISBDC Oʻahu Center recovery assistance

COVID-19 RESPONSE

50

full-time jobs retained by Leeward Bowl after receiving HISBDC Oʻahu Center recovery assistance

DISASTER RECOVERY

$13,978,908

in capital received by our clients, attributed to the economic disaster assistance efforts of the Hawaiʻi SBDC

DISASTER RECOVERY

$13,978,908

in capital received by our clients, attributed to the economic disaster assistance efforts of the Hawaiʻi SBDC

DISASTER RECOVERY

$13,978,908

in capital received by our clients, attributed to the economic disaster assistance efforts of the Hawaiʻi SBDC

DISASTER RECOVERY

$13,978,908

in capital received by our clients, attributed to the economic disaster assistance efforts of the Hawaiʻi SBDC

VETERANS

Working on my business development with the support of Ms. Robbie Melton has been wonderful. I've created many business connections and taking advantage of opportunities I would have otherwise missed without the guidance from the Kauaʻi SBDC.

Founder, Bamboo Pro LLC

VETERANS

Working on my business development with the support of Ms. Robbie Melton has been wonderful. I've created many business connections and taking advantage of opportunities I would have otherwise missed without the guidance from the Kauaʻi SBDC.

Founder, Bamboo Pro LLC

VETERANS

Working on my business development with the support of Ms. Robbie Melton has been wonderful. I've created many business connections and taking advantage of opportunities I would have otherwise missed without the guidance from the Kauaʻi SBDC.

Kevin Brown

Founder, Bamboo Pro LLC

VETERANS

Working on my business development with the support of Ms. Robbie Melton has been wonderful. I've created many business connections and taking advantage of opportunities I would have otherwise missed without the guidance from the Kauaʻi SBDC.

Founder, Bamboo Pro LLC

WOMEN-OWNED

Kelly Noland Cleaning Services LLC Achieves Robust Growth in the Pandemic Economy

Kelly & Mike Noland started a cleaning business 3 years ago. The Hawaiʻi SBDC provided startup assistance and later as a result of strong demand for deep cleaning during the pandemic, helped to create a plan to manage the robust growth. HISBDC has continued to work with them for access to funding and financial management. “I highly recommend anyone wanting to start or improve their business in Hawaiʻi to take advantage of the HISBDC and all its offerings! Priceless mahalo Mr. Burns”, said Kelly.

WOMEN-OWNED

Kelly Noland Cleaning Services LLC Achieves Robust Growth in the Pandemic Economy

Kelly & Mike Noland started a cleaning business 3 years ago. The Hawaiʻi SBDC provided startup assistance and later as a result of strong demand for deep cleaning during the pandemic, helped to create a plan to manage the robust growth. HISBDC has continued to work with them for access to funding and financial management. “I highly recommend anyone wanting to start or improve their business in Hawaiʻi to take advantage of the HISBDC and all its offerings! Priceless mahalo Mr. Burns”, said Kelly.

WOMEN-OWNED

Kelly Noland Cleaning Services LLC Achieves Robust Growth in the Pandemic Economy

Kelly & Mike Noland started a cleaning business 3 years ago. The Hawaiʻi SBDC provided startup assistance and later as a result of strong demand for deep cleaning during the pandemic, helped to create a plan to manage the robust growth. HISBDC has continued to work with them for access to funding and financial management. “I highly recommend anyone wanting to start or improve their business in Hawaiʻi to take advantage of the HISBDC and all its offerings! Priceless mahalo Mr. Burns”, said Kelly.

WOMEN-OWNED

Kelly Noland Cleaning Services LLC Achieves Robust Growth in the Pandemic Economy

Kelly & Mike Noland started a cleaning business 3 years ago. The Hawaiʻi SBDC provided startup assistance and later as a result of strong demand for deep cleaning during the pandemic, helped to create a plan to manage the robust growth. HISBDC has continued to work with them for access to funding and financial management. “I highly recommend anyone wanting to start or improve their business in Hawaiʻi to take advantage of the HISBDC and all its offerings! Priceless mahalo Mr. Burns”, said Kelly.

SPECIAL POPULATIONS

Hoʻakeolapono Trades Institute Builds Skills and Character

Hoʻakeolapono is a Native Hawaiian organization that trains at risk youth as paid apprentices learning building skills. The organization works with Native Hawaiian charter and other schools. The Hawaiʻi SBDC assisted in establishing their operations.

SPECIAL POPULATIONS

Hoʻakeolapono Trades Institute Builds Skills and Character

Hoʻakeolapono is a Native Hawaiian organization that trains at risk youth as paid apprentices learning building skills. The organization works with Native Hawaiian charter and other schools. The Hawaiʻi SBDC assisted in establishing their operations.

SPECIAL POPULATIONS

Hoʻakeolapono Trades Institute Builds Skills and Character

Hoʻakeolapono is a Native Hawaiian organization that trains at risk youth as paid apprentices learning building skills. The organization works with Native Hawaiian charter and other schools. The Hawaiʻi SBDC assisted in establishing their operations.

SPECIAL POPULATIONS

Hoʻakeolapono Trades Institute Builds Skills and Character

Hoʻakeolapono is a Native Hawaiian organization that trains at risk youth as paid apprentices learning building skills. The organization works with Native Hawaiian charter and other schools. The Hawaiʻi SBDC assisted in establishing their operations.