Pōhakuloa Training Area to host Small Business Industry Day

U.S. Army Garrison Pōhakuloa Training Area, located in the saddle region between Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa on the Big Island, invites interested small business and industry partners to visit the military facility next week.

Small Business Industry Day is scheduled for 1 to 3 p.m. July 31 in the United Service Organizations Building at the training area. It is free to attend.

However, because of capacity limits, registration is required and strictly limited to two representatives per company or firm. Each must also register separately and appear on the Attendee Roster to access the installation.

Those interested in attending should click here to register. The registration deadline is today (July 23).

Pōhakuloa Training Area Garrison Command Team and 413th Contracting Support Brigade will host this exclusive event in coordination with Hawai‘i APEX Accelerator. It is designed to foster collaboration and transparency between the military installation and local industrial base.

Those who attend will gain direct insight into the installation’s mission, upcoming contracting requirements and best ways to do business with 413th Contracting Support Brigade. They also will network with military leadership and explore how to develop a strategic partnership.

Main reasons to attend

• Direct command engagement: Hear directly from Pōhakuloa Training Area Garrison Command and 413th Contracting Support Brigade leadership about organizational structure and mission priorities.
• Acquisition insights: Receive a detailed briefing about requirements portfolio and upcoming acquisition forecasts.
• Streamlined connections: Learn the exact process for submitting a company’s capability statements directly to the 413th Contracting Support Brigade Small Business Office for future consideration.

Small Business Industry Day is highly recommended for small businesses and industry partners interested in supporting U.S. Department of Defense operations, infrastructure and base support services.

“We deeply value the critical capabilities our local small business community provides,” said Pōhakuloa Training Area in announcing the event. “Innovative solutions and contracting support are vital — not only to the readiness and success of our military missions but also to the continued economic vitality of our island.”

The Big Island installation is committed to cultivating those partnerships and expanding opportunities for mutual growth.

More to know

• Access requirement: Government issued identification (passport, drivers license, etc.)
• No refreshments: Eat lunch prior to attending and consider bringing water/soda or your own preferred light snacks.

“We look forward to welcoming you to [Pōhakuloa Training Area],” said installation officials in the Small Business Industry Day announcement.

Contact Pōhakuloa Training Area Headquarters at 808-787-7144 or United Services Organization at 808-366-1277 with any questions or additional information.