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Hawaiʻi-Made Conference returns May 20 to support local product growth
The third annual Hawaiʻi-Made Conference will be held Tuesday, May 20, at the Hawaiʻi Convention Center.
Applications open for Mana Up’s next business accelerator program
Hawai‘i-based businesses have until Feb. 19 to apply for Mana Up’s 10th cohort of emerging entrepreneurs in a program designed to infuse local product companies with resources, training, sales channels and more to increase revenue and jobs for residents.
Maui’s Waiwaolani, To Be Organics and Farm to Fudge are among 10 ‘must-watch’ businesses in the 2024 Mana Up Showcase
The 2024 Mana Up Showcase marks the culmination of the annual six-month accelerator, highlighting 10 must-watch Hawai‘i-based product companies from Maui, Kaua‘i, O‘ahu, and Hawai‘i Island. These emerging brands, alongside many more, will be featured during the Mana Up Showcase 2024: Alikaleo Park, Bizia Surf, Farm to Fudge, Hawai‘i Ulu Cooperative, Honua Skincare, Kaua‘i Hemp Co., Kris Goto, Okonokai, To Be Organics, and Waiwaolani.
Maui businesses set for inaugural Aloha Market event April 26-28 in Manhattan
Several Maui-based small businesses will participate in Mana Up’s inaugural Aloha Market from April 26-28 in SoHo, Manhattan, New York. The city will host the multi-day Hawai‘i-themed immersive shopping and cultural event, featuring 40 companies.
Aloha Market powered by Mana Up hosts 15-day pop-up shop at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport
The Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism and Mana Up today announced the launch of a Hawaiʻi-themed pop-up retail shop featuring Hawaiʻi products at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport. Named the Aloha Market powered by Mana Up, the pop-up shop is set to open its doors on Nov. 15, bringing a slice of Hawai‘i’s vibrant culture, natural beauty, and tropical flair to the gateway to Tokyo.
Mana Up Showcase 2023: Celebrating Hawai‘i’s emerging entrepreneurs, musicians
Mana Up’s annual Showcase, sponsored by King’s Hawaiian and other major sponsors, will feature events over three days, combining in-person gatherings in Honolulu with a global broadcast on Nov. 19.
Meet the Makers series to feature Maui Nui Venison, Chef Chris Kajioka and Vitalitea Hawai‘i
Mana Up and Hawaiian Airlines announces Season 3 of a live-streamed Meet the Makers series, bringing six new experiences highlighting Hawaiʻi-based companies and their unique products. The series kicks off with an episode highlighting Duke Kahanamoku, plus an episode featuring Maui Nui Venison and award-winning Chef Chris Kajioka.
Chef Sheldon Simeon Represents Maui in New Virtual Series with Hawaiian Airlines, Mana Up
Hawaiian Airlines Bank of Hawaii World Elite Mastercard and business accelerator Mana Up are launching a “Meet the Makers” virtual event series this month to celebrate nine up-and-coming Hawai‘i entrepreneurs and offer viewers special products and promotions.Sheldon Simeon of Tin Roof in Kahului and Lineage in Wailea will be featured in the series, August 25.
Kaiser Permanente Awards $190,000 in Grants to Two Hawaiʻi Organizations
Kaiser Permanente Hawaiʻi awarded a statewide $95,000 grant to Hawaiian Community Assets and a $95,000 grant to The Patsy T. Mink Center for Business and Leadership in partnership with Mana Up.
