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Sacramento, California – Director Tanya N. Garfield of the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Disaster Field Operations Center-West today reminded Hawaii private nonprofit organizations of the February 8, 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, 2018. Private nonprofits […]
Read More New Deadline to Apply for SBA Disaster LoansOne Month Left to Apply for SBA Disaster LoansPosted on December 28, 2018
Sacramento, California – Director Tanya N. Garfield of the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Disaster Field Operations Center – West today reminded Hawaii businesses and residents of the January 22, 2019, deadline to apply for an SBA federal disaster loan for property damage caused by Hurricane Lane, including wildfires and floods in Hawaii and Maui counties […]
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As Hawaii companies expand into global markets, attention needs to be paid to meeting increased orders (manufacturing) and establishing procedures to service customers overseas. Learn what to do when your business receives a large order and needs to ramp up your production capabilities. The Innovate Hawaii team presents concrete details in a step-by-step process that […]
Read More HiSTEP 2019 Seminar: Scaling Up Your Business Operations for Exporting
The Hawaii Pacific Export Council (HPEC) and the Hawaii State Department of Agriculture are pleased to present our upcoming event: Exporting of Agricultural Products. Hawaii’s exports of agriculture are an important and growing part of our local economy. Join us for this exciting seminar to learn about topics that exporters should be thinking about, including […]
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E-Commerce Solutions for Hawaii Companies
March 14, 2019
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Hawaii Foreign Trade Zone No. 9
Homer Maxey International Trade Center
Homer Maxey International Trade Center
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
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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