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Hawaii small businesses can now register online with the State of Hawaii through the Hawaii Awards & Notices Data Systems website. The registration can be completed in three easy steps: First, verify that your business meets the size standards for a small business established by the Small Business Administration. Second, create an eHawaii.gov account. Lastly, complete […]
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The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), State of Hawaii Department of Transportation and the Minority Business Development Agency of Honolulu Business Center are inviting small business owners who are interested in doing business with the federal, state and local government to sign up for the 11th annual SBA Business Development Series. Classes are FREE for […]
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Sacramento, Calif. – Director Tanya N. Garfield of the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Disaster Field Operations Center – West today reminded Hawaii small businesses of the March 27, 2019, deadline to apply for an SBA federal disaster loan for economic injury caused by severe storms, flooding, landslides and mudslides that occurred April 13 – 16, […]
Read More One Month Left to Apply for SBA Disaster Loans
Leverage inexpensive technology to improve your online sales, marketing, shipping, and payments from overseas buyers. Date & Time March 14, 2019 8:45 AM – 11:00 AM HST Venue 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 Cost: FREE […]
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Protecting Your Brand When Exporting
April 11, 2019
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Hawaii Foreign Trade Zone No. 9
Homer Maxey International Trade Center
Homer Maxey International Trade Center
Hawaii Small Business Fair
May 4, 2019
Leeward Community College
Using Trade Shows for New Market Expansion
May 5, 2019
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Hawaii Foreign Trade Zone No. 9
Homer Maxey International Trade Center
Homer Maxey International Trade Center
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