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Hawaii State Trade Expansion Program (HiSTEP)
Expand your business to reach global markets with exporting support provided by the Hawaii State Trade Expansion Program.
Community Based Economic Development (CBED)
CBED offers micro-loans up to $50,000, to eligible small businesses that support economic development in their communities.
Enterprise Zones
Your business may be eligible for tax breaks and other benefits through Hawaii’s Enterprise Zones Partnership (EZ) Program.
Opportunity Zones Program
Hawaii designated 25 census tracts as Opportunity Zones to encourage long-term investments in low-income urban and rural communities.
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Are you prepared to attend an international trade show? In this seminar you’ll learn what to do before, during, and after an international trade show in order to maximize your return on investment. Find out how best to prepare for an international trade show, cultural issues to keep in mind when interacting with a foreign […]
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There are many food entrepreneurs in Hawai‘i offering a variety of products who are not aware of the many regulations that are required in food labeling. The Food Safety and Modernization Act (FSMA) requires most manufacturers to comply with new nutrition labeling and food safety plans. And there are also existing food regulations which businesses […]
Read More Pathways to Profits: Food Labeling and Food Safety Plan for Small Businesses
Thursday, January 23, 2020 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM EST Are you interested reaching the global marketplace? Did you know U.S. exporters are more financially stable and expand faster? We live in a trade driven economy. 95% of the world’s consumers and two-thirds of all purchasing power are located outside the United States. Nearly 98% […]
Read More Webinar: Take Your Business Global with help from SBAWhat is Export University 101? Do you run or own a small business in Hawaii that is looking to expand and grow by exporting to markets around the world? Export University 101 is a half-day event designed to share basic concepts in several areas of exporting. You will acquire a broad overview of topics such as […]
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Maui Export University 101
March 5, 2020
8:45 am - 11:00 am
Maui Research and Technology Center
590 Lipoa Parkway, Suite 119
Kihei, Hawaii 96753
590 Lipoa Parkway, Suite 119
Kihei, Hawaii 96753
International Marketing
April 9, 2020
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Hawaii Foreign-Trade Zone No. 9, Homer Maxey International Trade Center; ITC Conference Room, 2nd Floor, 521 Ala Moana Boulevard, Pier 2, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813
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