#Entrepreneurs

Microgrant program supports and empowers women-owned small businesses

Women entrepreneurs and business owners are encouraged to apply for the Pay It Forward microgrant program, which will be accepted by the Zonta Club of Hilo until midnight July 20.

The Zonta Club of Hilo awards microgrants to five women for their local businesses

Dawn Patterson, Rachel Edrman, Napua Arakaki-Heen, Megan Brady and Syd Wang were awarded $10,000 total in microgrants.

Zonta Club of Hilo increases microgrants to Big Island women entrepreneurs to $10K total

Women entrepreneurs who are seeking financial support are encouraged to apply for microgrants up to $2,000 each.

Zonta Club of Hilo offers microgrants to support women-owned businesses

The Zonta Club of Hilo is providing an opportunity for women entrepreneurs on Big Island to receive financial support through its Pay It Forward microgrant program.

HIplan Competition Underway

Fifteen Hawai‘i Island entrepreneurs will make their business pitches to judges as they compete for seed money at the fourth annual HIplan competition.

Entrepreneurs Invited to Participate in $25K Business Plan Competition

Dr. Jim Wyban and Kelly Moran, President and Founder of Hilo Brokers, have collectively decided to co-chair the upcoming “Best Big Island Business Plan” competition.