#shop local

UHERO highlights struggles of small business in new report

The University of Hawaiʻi Economic Research Organization has released the comprehensive report “Investigating and Tackling Barriers and Needs for Small Business Success in Honolulu” on Feb. 3. The report offers critical insights into the challenges faced by small business owners and opportunities for targeted support.

Shop and support Lahaina businesses at Kōkua for Maui holiday event, Nov. 15 at the Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa

The LahainaTown Action Committee, in partnership with the Mayor’s Office of Economic Development, hosts a special holiday edition of the Kōkua for Maui Shop Local and Show Aloha event, taking place on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, at the Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa. This event invites the community and visitors to come together in support of Lahaina’s resilient local businesses in time for holiday shopping.

Shop Lahaina Businesses at Kōkua for Maui, Aug. 30 at the Sheraton Maui

The LahainaTown Action Committee, in partnership with the Mayor’s Office of Economic Development will host their next Kōkua for Maui Shop Local and Show Aloha event on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, at the Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa. This special event brings together the community and visitors in support of Lahaina’s resilient local businesses.

Hawaiʻi residents, visitors encouraged to support local businesses this holiday season

Gov. Josh Green and the Hawaiʻi Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism encourage residents and visitors to buy Hawaiian-made products during the holidays, driving local economic growth and aiding in business recovery.

HouseMart Stores Support United Way Chapters through Holiday Gift Bundle

HouseMart Ace Hardware and Ben Franklin Crafts stores continue their annual tradition of raising funds for United Way chapters on Oʻahu, Kauaʻi, Maui and Hawaiʻi Island through the sale of their limited-edition Holiday Gift Bundles.

Additional Call for Nominations for 2018 Annual Mayor’s Small Business Awards

All finalists and winners will be honored at an awards dinner on Friday, March 9, 2018, at the Waikapū Ballroom of the King Kamehameha Golf Club.

Maui’s “Shop Small Saturday” Urges Buying Local for the Holidays

Falling between Black Friday and Cyber Monday, the event is a national initiative that was established in 2010 to encourage shoppers to support small retailers during the holiday season.