WITH GRATITUDE

The inaugural cohort of Idea2Biz would not be possible without the generosity, knowledge, and commitment of our partners. From teaching and mentorship to continued support and resources, each of you has played a vital role in helping our graduates grow and succeed. Mahalo for walking alongside them on this journey.

MAHALO TO OUR PARTNERS

• Nonprofit partners- for facilitating the modules:

• Waiʻanae Economic Development Council

• Patsy T. Mink Center for Business & Leadership

• XLR8HI

• Native Hawaiian Chamber of Commerce

• Hawaiian Council

• Pakini Loan Fund

• Mentorship & Guidance

• Economic Revitalization Commission for their continued support of this program and for sharing their time and mentorship with the graduates

• Hawaiʻi Small Business Development Center for providing mentorship

• Post-program support-Professional memberships provided by

• INPEACE’s Center for Entrepreneurship

• Kapolei Chamber of Commerce 

• Ongoing education:

• Veterans Business Outreach Center of the Pacific

• Better Business Bureau

• State of Hawaiʻi State Procurement Office

• Small Business Administration

• Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism 

• Business Law Corps