2023 Hawai‘i Small Business Fair FAQ
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For Attendees
Event Details
| When | Saturday, September 16. Registration and exhibitor booths open at 7:30 a.m. Fair ends at 1:30 p.m. |
| Where | Leeward Community College 96-045 Ala ‘Ike Street, Pearl City, HI 96782 Exhibitors & Accessible Parking – Enter Gate 1 Workshop Attendees Parking – Enter Gate 3 |
Who is the intended audience?
- Small business owners and local entrepreneurs looking to start a company.
- The fair will help local businesses adapt to the emerging post-COVID economy.
- They can get free advice on business strategy, marketing, access to capital, and the other essentials that help small businesses thrive and create jobs for our community.
How much does it cost?
Its free!
What classes are available?
Here is a list of free classes that businesses can register for. (Sign up here.)
- Filing General Excise Taxes – All You Need To Know
- Introduction to Federal Income Tax
- Maintaining HR Compliance
- Indigenous Knowledge as a Basis for Understanding Modern Finance
- Can Small Business Certifications Grow Your Business
- Access to Capital Panel
- How to Develop your Creative Business
- Basic Social Media Marketing
- Leading with Native Values and Cultural Intelligence
- Business Registration: Selecting a Legal Entity to Fit Your Business and Protect Your Personal Assets
- Protecting Your Business Brand and Products: Patents and Trademarks
- The Business Plan
- Doing Business as an Independent Contractor
- Quickbooks Basics and Tips
- What does your Credit Say about your Small Business
- Accessing Microlending
- Wahiawa Value-added Product Development Center
- Connecting the Revenue Dot through Marketing
- Building a Square Website for Beginners
- Understanding and How to Analyze Financial Statements, Profits, and Cash Flow
- Is Exporting for Your Business?
Where do I sign up for classes?
- Sign up here
- Classes are available on a first come, first served basis.
- The deadline to sign up is September 12. If a class is full, participants may join the waitlist the day of the fair.
What exhibitors will be present?
- See the confirmed list of Exhibitors here
Do I need to sign up ahead of time?
- In order to secure your spot in your desired classes, participants must sign up by the September 12 deadline.
- Visiting exhibitor booths does not require a sign up.
- Walk-in spaces may be available for classes on a first come, first serve basis the day of the fair.
Will Food and Beverage be available?
- Sama Sama, a vendor at Leeward Community College, will be providing light concessions available for purchase.
- SAMA SAMA, founded by Lalaine and Eric, is a boba truck, cafe and catering business that offers boba, coffee, dessert and baked goods inspired by Filipino cuisine. The business not only aims to promote the culture through boba but prides itself from creating all syrups in-house using real ingredients.
- Forms of payment: cash, card, Apple Pay, Samsung Pay
Please note: ADA Access is available through Gate 1. All other guests parking lot access through Gate 3
For Exhibitors
Event Details
| When | Saturday, September 16. Exhibitor set up begins at 7 a.m. and booths open to participants from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. |
| Where | Leeward Community College 96-045 Ala ‘Ike Street, Pearl City, HI 96782 Exhibitors & Accessible Parking – Enter Gate 1 |
Who is the intended audience?
- Current small business owners and local entrepreneurs seeking to start a company.
- The fair will help local businesses adapt to the emerging post-COVID economy.
- They can get free advice on business strategy, marketing, access to capital, and the other essentials that help small businesses thrive and create jobs for our community.
How much does it cost?
Its free!
Who can participate as an exhibitor?
- Government offices and departments
- Non-Profit organizations with services for small business
- SBA lenders
What will exhibitors be provided?
- One 6ft table with two chairs
- Wi-Fi is available
- Note: there will be no access to electrical outlets
What will exhibitors need to bring?
- Any promotional material to hand out to small business owners
- Table cloth and weights to keep materials on your table
- Note: exhibitors may not hang anything or have banners on walls
What exhibitors will be present?
See the confirmed list of Exhibitors here
Do I need to sign up ahead of time?
Exhibitor registration and selection has been finalized for the 2023 Fair. If you have an interest in exhibiting in the future, please contact john.j.greene@hawaii.gov
Will Food and Beverages be available?
- Sama Sama, a Leeward Community College vendor, will be operating on site.
- SAMA SAMA, founded by Lalaine and Eric, is a boba truck, cafe and catering business that offers boba, coffee, dessert and baked goods inspired by Filipino cuisine. The business not only aims to promote the culture through boba but prides itself from creating all syrups in-house using real ingredients.
- Forms of payment: cash, card, Apple Pay, Samsung Pay
Please note: ADA Access parking is available through Gate 1. Exhibitors should also use Gate 1.
For Exhibitor questions and details contact selma.s.malcolm@hawaii.gov