#Small Business Administration
Kona-based employee promoted to VP of Central Pacific Bank
Central Pacific Bank’s Alan Pak is based in Kailua-Kona and recently won the Lending Officer of the Year Gold Award for West Hawaiʻi from the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Hawaiʻi Pacific-Islands District Office.
All Tenants Protected Through End of April, State Says
Tenants need not worry about being removed from their homes for a lack of rent payment until April 30 at the earliest.
Hirono Bill Supports Vets in Small Business
The bill would amend the Small Business Act to waive up-front guarantee fees for veterans and their spouses participating in the Small Business Administration’s (SBA’s) export promotion loan programs.
SBA: Fact Sheet Regarding Hurricane Lane Disaster Recovery Loans
Big Island residents located in a declared disaster area may be eligible for financial assistance from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).
Hawai’i Forest and Trail Founders Awarded SBA Honor
The pair was presented the award at the Hawai’i Island Chamber of Commerce SBA Awards Luncheon and General Membership Meeting.
Expand Your Business With Federal Contracts
The US government is the number one buyer of goods and services, according to the Small Business Administration.
Strong Showing for Big Isle Businesses in SBA Awards
Several Big Island businesses were recognized when the SBA recently announced its 2013 SBA Small Business Awards.
Free Business Development Program Offered Feb. 12-13
A free two-day course on how your company can do business with the state and federal government will be offered in Hilo Feb. 12-13.
2013 Small Business Award Nominations Due Dec. 10
Nomination forms for 2013 Small Business Awards are currently available online and are due by December 10.
Free SBA Web Tool Helps Big Island Businesses
The SBA recently launched SizeUp – a free online tool that lets Big Island companies improve their business and help them find new customers.
