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Hands-on 3-month business development program from the Native Hawaiian Chamber of Commerce for Native Hawaiian micro and small business owners. Features 18 sessions (36 hours) taught by University of Hawaii Shidler College of Business professors, covering brand identity, marketing strategy, and business planning. Limited to 25 participants per cohort.
Free or low-cost business workshops and webinars offered by SCORE Hawaii on topics including business planning, marketing, social media, pricing, franchising, and financial management. Workshops are designed for both aspiring and existing business owners across Hawaii.
Learn more →Free or low-cost business workshops and webinars offered by SCORE of Maui County covering startup basics, marketing, financial literacy, and business growth strategies. Open to all Maui County entrepreneurs and business owners.
Learn more →Workforce development and career training program by Hawaiian Council focused on construction, trades, and skilled labor industries. Provides pathways for Native Hawaiian and local workers to enter and advance in trade careers through certification and apprenticeship connections.
Learn more →Twelve-week food business course offered by Leeward Community College's Wahiawa Value-Added Product Development Center (WVAPDC) in partnership with the Hawaii Ag & Culinary Alliance (HACA). Cohorts of 15 local food entrepreneurs learn to scale products for commercial success, covering licensing, branding, packaging, and sales. Graduates receive priority access to WVAPDC kitchen facilities.
Learn more →Lean Startup methodology course offered by UH Office of Innovation & Commercialization. Teaches students, researchers, and early-stage entrepreneurs how to validate business ideas, build minimum viable products, and iterate based on customer feedback.
Learn more →Free or low-cost business workshops and seminars from Hawaii SBDC Maui on topics including business planning, financial literacy, marketing, and access to capital. Open to all Maui County entrepreneurs at any stage of business development.
Learn more →Free or low-cost business workshops and seminars offered by the Hawaii SBDC Oahu office covering startup essentials, financial management, marketing, government certification, and more. Delivered in person and online for Oahu entrepreneurs and small business owners.
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