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HNN: Farmers seek help as city officials discuss future of economic office
HNN: Farmers seek help as city officials discuss future of economic office
Applications open: Office of Economic Revitalization launches first-of-its-kind AI training pilot for O‘ahu businesses and nonprofits
Applications open: Office of Economic Revitalization launches first-of-its-kind AI training pilot for O‘ahu businesses and nonprofits
City’s Office of Economic Revitalization and Chamber of Commerce Hawaii to host networking event at new OurSpace Kaka‘ako location
City’s Office of Economic Revitalization and Chamber of Commerce Hawaii to host networking event at new OurSpace Kaka‘ako location
Midweek Feature: Event Showcases Central O‘ahu Entrepreneurs
Midweek Feature: Event Showcases Central O‘ahu Entrepreneurs
Six US Cities Selected to Join the Inaugural Regulatory Justice Initiative
Six US Cities Selected to Join the Inaugural Regulatory Justice Initiative
Taste the Town Wahiawā: A Celebration of Local Flavor, Culture, and Community
Taste the Town Wahiawā: A Celebration of Local Flavor, Culture, and Community
Honolulu Selected As a Global Finalist for Bloomberg Philanthropies’ 2025 Mayors Challenge
Honolulu Selected As a Global Finalist for Bloomberg Philanthropies’ 2025 Mayors Challenge
City and County of Honolulu launches assistance program for COFA families
City and County of Honolulu launches assistance program for COFA families
KITV Feature: Good Jobs Oʻahu Radio Tech Courses
KITV Feature: Good Jobs Oʻahu Radio Tech Courses
Living808 Feature: Applications Open for Idea2Biz Incubator Program
Living808 Feature: Applications Open for Idea2Biz Incubator Program
Aloha State Daily Feature: “Honolulu to launch its first small business incubator program”
Aloha State Daily Feature: “Honolulu to launch its first small business incubator program”
KITV Feature: Good Jobs O’ahu x Hawai’i Tech Support
KITV Feature: Good Jobs O’ahu x Hawai’i Tech Support
KITV Feature: Good Jobs Oʻahu Plant Propagation Class
KITV Feature: Good Jobs Oʻahu Plant Propagation Class
KITV Feature: Good Jobs Oʻahu x Piʻikū Co. & Zippy’s
KITV Feature: Good Jobs Oʻahu x Piʻikū Co. & Zippy’s
KITV Feature: Good Jobs Oʻahu x Hui Huliau Hou
KITV Feature: Good Jobs Oʻahu x Hui Huliau Hou
Journey Breakthrough Tournament to showcase Pacific Islander Student athletes and career opportunities
Journey Breakthrough Tournament to showcase Pacific Islander Student athletes and career opportunities
Small Business Struggles Highlighted in New UHERO Report
Small Business Struggles Highlighted in New UHERO Report
Celebrate Oʻahu Small Business Week
Celebrate Oʻahu Small Business Week
Two More Application Events for the City’s Rental and Utility Relief Program
Two More Application Events for the City’s Rental and Utility Relief Program
City Launches Oʻahu Business Connector to Help Small Businesses
City Launches Oʻahu Business Connector to Help Small Businesses
West Oʻahu Job Seekers Invited to Hiring Event on February 29
West Oʻahu Job Seekers Invited to Hiring Event on February 29
Rental and Utility Relief Program’s New Applicant Events for December 27-30
Rental and Utility Relief Program’s New Applicant Events for December 27-30
Rental and Utility Relief Program to temporarily reopen in December
Rental and Utility Relief Program to temporarily reopen in December
City’s Rental and Utility Relief Program will temporarily reopen in September
City’s Rental and Utility Relief Program will temporarily reopen in September
City and County of Honolulu Invests $5 Million in Good Jobs Oʻahu
City and County of Honolulu Invests $5 Million in Good Jobs Oʻahu
More events for new applicants for the City’s Rental and Utility Relief Program
More events for new applicants for the City’s Rental and Utility Relief Program
Portal for City’s Rental and Utility Relief Program closes again after surge in applications
Portal for City’s Rental and Utility Relief Program closes again after surge in applications
City’s Rental and Utility Relief Program will temporarily reopen on June 13
City’s Rental and Utility Relief Program will temporarily reopen on June 13
Oʻahu Business Recovery Grant application portal closes after receiving $3.5M in new requests
Oʻahu Business Recovery Grant application portal closes after receiving $3.5M in new requests
Oʻahu Business Recovery Grants program to reopen for applications on May 15
Oʻahu Business Recovery Grants program to reopen for applications on May 15

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View fullsize June funding roundup from our O'ahu Business Connector program - grants and loans available right now for O'ahu & Hawai'i businesses💰 Find more opportunities (training and government contracts) at the LINK IN BIO or at oahubusinessconnector.org
View fullsize Mahina Mei happenings and gatherings! 🌺 co-hosted the first food systems and policy networking event — connecting students & working professionals 🌺 launched the Cityʻs first small business loan fund for early-stage entrepreneurs! 🌺
View fullsize Career Fair next Thursday (6/4) at Waipahu High School - free and open to the public! ☀️ Over 30+ employers offering part-time and full-time opportunities! 📍Career Fair at Waipahu High School (Cafeteria) ⏰ Thursday, June 4, 2026 | 9:30 am - 2:30 pm
View fullsize Free workshop for food entrepreneurs and businesses next Thursday in partnership with the SBA! Save your spot at the link in bio! 👩🏻‍🍳🍽 Thursday, May 28 | 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Kapolei Hale Learn how to: - Get your food business on Kaneohe Mari
View fullsize Bring Al literacy to your organization! Get hands on experience with Al tools and readiness from skilled instructors @mapunawai and @skilledtomorrow. In this one-day, hands-on training, participants will learn the fundamentals of Al, explore real us
View fullsize 📣 Happy Small Business Week and big news for O’ahu small businesses — the O’ahu Small Business Loan Fund (OSBLF) opens May 20th, 2026! This low-interest loan program is a public-private partnership between the City and County of
View fullsize This National Small Business Week, we're celebrating more than milestones — we're celebrating resilience. 🌺 From storefronts to farms, small businesses are the pillars of our neighborhoods. If your business is still finding its footing after
View fullsize Transportation support and new emergency shelters OPEN, multilingual messages available ➡️ Tagalog, llocano, Thai, Lao, Vietnamese, Mandarin, Cantonese, Chuukese, Bengali, Korean, & Spanish (E kala mai, audio messages not available for this anno