Small Business Development Center - Kaua‘i

05/14/2026

Running a food business comes with more than great recipes. You also need to understand the rules that help keep your customers safe and your business prepared.

Join us for The Secret Sauce: Navigating Food Safety & Rules and learn key food safety regulations, sanitation practices, common compliance mistakes to avoid, and practical tips from decades of real world experience.

This online session is perfect for food entrepreneurs, vendors, and anyone working with food.

What is one food safety question you wish someone explained before starting?

Register here:
https://clients.hisbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=5460008

05/07/2026

Want to grow your business online, but not sure where to start?

Join us for a hands on digital marketing workshop designed to help small businesses strengthen their online presence and reach more customers.

Learn practical strategies for branding, social media, paid ads, content strategy, and more from Taylor Young of Weekend Digital Marketing.

Lunch is included, and all are welcome to attend.

📍 Kalukalu at 1624
📅 May 23, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Register today using the QR code on the flyer.

03/18/2026

Growing a business is one thing.
Growing it faster than the average? That’s different.

SBDC clients are seeing more than 2X faster sales growth compared to the average U.S. business.

Strategy. Guidance. Real results.

This is what happens when you stop guessing—and start building with intention.

03/18/2026

$5.53 BILLION.

That’s the level of impact America’s SBDC is making—helping small businesses access capital, grow stronger, and scale smarter.

Behind every dollar is a business owner who took a risk… and had the right support to win.

If you’re building something, you don’t have to do it alone.

02/11/2026

🚨 Happening THIS Friday in Kapaʻa! 🚨

Confused by your business finances? You’re not alone.

Join us February 13 from 11 AM – 12 PM at Kalukalu at 1624 for a beginner-friendly Business Basics workshop presented by the SBDC.

You’ll learn how to:
• Choose the right business structure
• Understand Profit & Loss statements
• Make sense of your cash flow

Stick around for lunch from Collab Cafe + Aloha Friday co-working.

$12 for Kauaʻi FCU members
$25 for non-members

Scan the QR code on the flyer to register. Spots are limited.

12/17/2025

From recycled soda cans to a full-time retail shop in Kailua-Kona, Candelaria Onyeabor—founder of Soda2Art—has transformed everyday aluminum into handcrafted wearable art since 2015.

With support from the Hawaiʻi SBDC, she developed a retail strategy, launched her storefront in Kailua Village, and grew her passion into a full-time income. She is now expanding her product line and preparing to hire staff, all while staying true to her sustainability mission.

“Thank you SBDC for all the help over the years as well as supporting me to successfully make the leap to full-time retailer.” — Candelaria Onyeabor

We’re proud to support Hawaiʻi’s entrepreneurs as they innovate, create, and grow.
Learn more at hisbdc.org

11/03/2025

Hawai‘i small businesses are the heart of our economy — and they deserve support.

Hawai‘i SBDC and HI‑CAP have been working together to deliver funding guidance, market navigation, and real-time solutions to small businesses statewide.

Check out this HNN feature to learn how technical assistance can make all the difference:
📺 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5I0Zk7K-qRI

HI‑CAP partner Hawai‘i SBDC offers legal, accounting, and finance advice, funding navigation, and training—sign up to get no‑cost help.For more Local News fr...

10/20/2025

✨ A look back at the AWS AI Pitch Competition: Live in Honolulu! ✨

HISBDC and HTDC were proud to host this exciting event where Hawaiʻi’s brightest entrepreneurs and innovators pitched their AI-powered ideas to a panel of expert judges.

Sponsored by Amazon Web Services (AWS) and PREDICTif Solutions, finalists competed for $25,000 in AWS & PREDICTif services, showcasing how artificial intelligence can drive creativity, community, and innovation across the islands.

🌺 Mahalo to our amazing judges, sponsors, and participants for making this event such a success! It’s inspiring to see Hawaiʻi’s tech community continue to grow and push the boundaries of what’s possible.

09/30/2025

Got an AI idea? Now’s your chance to turn it into reality. Hawaiʻi businesses are invited to pitch for $25,000 in services to bring their vision to life.

✅ Applications are open now — don’t wait.
👉 Apply here: https://www.hinowdaily.com/2025/09/18/pitch-your-ai-idea-local-businesses-invited-apply-25k-services/

Local small businesses can apply by October 1 to pitch their AI concept. Winner gets up to $25K in services from PREDICTif Solutions + AWS.

09/16/2025

🌴✨ Innovation meets opportunity in Hawaiʻi!

Join us for the AI Pitch Competition, where visionaries pitch their AI solutions for a chance to win $25,000 in AWS + PREDICTif services.

📅 Submission Deadline: Oct 1, 2025
📍 Live Pitch: Oct 15, 2–4:30 PM | HTDC Sandbox, Honolulu
🎟 Free to attend, registration required

➡ Apply to pitch: https://www.htdc.org/ai-pitch-application/

➡ Register to attend: https://clients.hisbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=8450001

Don’t miss this celebration of AI innovation in the islands!