#Small Businesses

Third free cybersecurity clinic for small businesses offered by University of Hawaiʻi

‘Most small businesses don’t realize they’re a target until it’s too late,’ said University of Hawaiʻi Kapi‘olani Community College assistant professor of information technology and cybersecurity and session lead David Stevens in announcing the clinic. ‘You don’t need a big budget to protect yourself, but you do need to know where your risks are.’

Small businesses interested in working with government invited to attend free workshops

There will be 6 workshops total statewide, and they begin Feb. 24 on Oʻahu; Big Island classes are March 4 and 12, with the Kauaʻi workshop slated for April 1.

ChangeMakers Hawaiʻi launches crowdfunding online portal for small businesses

Businesses can use, repay and reuse these low-interest loans over three years, after which time the money becomes part of a “forever fund.”

Made in Hawai‘i Festival to donate of proceeds to Maui wildfire relief effort

The three-day Made in Hawai‘i Festival is planned for this weekend, Aug. 18-20, at the Hawai‘i Convention Center in Exhibition Halls I and II.

UH Alumni Makers’ Market returns on Oʻahu; portion of proceeds to help student food insecurity

The Alumni Makers’ Market is scheduled for 6 to 9 p.m. Aug. 9 at The Royal Hawaiian Resort in Waikīkī on Oʻahu, with with nearly twice the number of alumni-owned small businesses planning to participate compared to last year’s inaugural event.

USPS debuts new same-day/next-day delivery options on Big Island

The US Postal Service launched its new USPS Connect delivery services at 15 Post Offices across Hawaiʻi today, including the Kamuela, Pahoa and Kailua-Kona Post Offices on the Big Island.

Online Event Tailored to Small Businesses Interested in Becoming Airport Rental Car Suppliers

Small businesses interested in offering rental cars at two airports on the Big Island are encouraged to attend an upcoming online event.

SBA Loan Program Announced to Aid Hawai‘i Business Community

The Small Business Administration (SBA) Economic Injury Disaster Loan program became available this week to businesses that are being impacted by COVID-19.

Sen. Hirono Introduces Small Business Legislation

United States Senator Mazie Hirono introduced two pieces of legislation designed to grow local small businesses and expand services to foreign markets.