ATTENTION: Native Hawaiian entreprenuers
Grow Your Micro or Small Business with Ho'omana.
Project Ho‘omana is a hands-on business development program created by the Native Hawaiian Chamber of Commerce (NHCC) for Native Hawaiian micro and small business owners. Through workshops, mentorship, and a supportive cohort, you'll gain the tools to thrive, in business and beyond.
What is the Project Ho‘omana Cohort?
Conceived in 2022, Project Ho‘omana helps level the playing field for Native Hawaiian entrepreneurs by offering business owners the knowledge, tools, and support needed to succeed. Our program focuses on three core pillars: Brand Identity Marketing Strategy Business Planning. Designed with time-starved business owners in mind, this cohort-based experience is focused, flexible, and rooted in Hawaiian values.
Who's the Project Ho'omana Cohort Perfect For?
Native Hawaiian Entrepreneurs In Various Sectors
Micro & SMall Businesses
COnstruction
Real Estate
Professional services
Retail Trade
food services
Arts and Entertainment
Educational Services
Personal Services
If you're driven to grow your business and deepen your impact, this cohort is for you.
Eligibility
Who Can Apply to the Project Ho‘omana Cohort?
This program is open to Native Hawaiian entrepreneurs. Spaces are limited to 25 participants.
Eligibility
Who Can Apply to the Project Ho‘omana Cohort?
This program is open to Native Hawaiian entrepreneurs. Spaces are limited to 25 participants.
What You’ll Gain
Tools for Long-Term Success
Brand Identity Development
Define your brand’s purpose, mission, and market position to stand out in your industry.
Marketing Strategy & Execution:
Understand who your real core consumer is and learn how to reach them effectively and efficiently.
Business Plan Enhancement:
Develop a stronger, more compelling business plan to increase your chances of securing funding and investment.
Program Details
Comprehensive 3-Month Online Cohort for Native Hawaiian Entrepreneurs
Duration: 3 months (June–August 2025)
Schedule: Mondays and Wednesdays, 7:30–9:30 a.m.
Total Classes: 18 sessions (36 instructional hours)
Location: Shidler College of Business at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa
Cohort Size: Limited to 25 Native Hawaiian entrepreneurs
Empowering Native Hawaiian Entrepreneurs Through World-Class Business Education
Project Hoʻomana is proud to collaborate with the Shidler College of Business at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, renowned for its Asia-Pacific expertise and commitment to excellence in business education.
Why Hoʻomana?
Designed for Busy Entrepreneurs
We know your time is valuable. That’s why the Hoʻomana Cohort is designed to be:
Time-efficient (just 36 hours total)
Schedule: Mon-Wed, 7:30–9:30 a.m.Total
Immediately actionable
Values-based and culturally relevant
Led by top professors at Shidler College of Business at the University of Hawai'i at Mānoa
A Game-Changing Opportunity
Upon completing the program, participants will receive a certificate from the Shidler College of Business at the University of Hawai'i at Mānoa, a prestigious recognition that adds credibility and value to their entrepreneurial journey.
Graduates will have an exclusive opportunity to compete at a national pitch event. Ten finalists from across the country will present directly to Walmart and Sam’s Club buyers. This unparalleled opportunity could open doors to major retail partnerships and national distribution – a game changer for product-based businesses.
A Game-Changing Opportunity
Upon completing the program, participants will receive a certificate from the Shidler College of Businessat the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, a prestigious recognition that adds credibility and value to their entrepreneurial journey.
Upon completing the program, participants will receive a certificate from the Shidler College of Businessat the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, a prestigious recognition that adds credibility and value to their entrepreneurial journey.
Rooted in Hawaiian Values
At Hoʻomana, we believe that true success is more than profits. It’s about community, sustainability, and cultural integrity.
Rooted in Hawaiian values, Hoʻomana integrates values-based learning to help entrepreneurs align their business growth with their personal and cultural identity to uplift themselves and the broader Native Hawaiian community.
What Our Entrepreneurs Are Saying
Investment & Value
Exceptional Training at a Fraction of the Cost
Thanks to generous support from federal grants championed by U.S. Senator Brian Schatz and a state grant, we’ve been able to implement Project Ho‘omana.
NHCC Members
$2,629 value
Affordable Investment
Comprehensive Curriculum: 18 sessions totaling 36 instructional hours.
Cost per Hour:
Effectively free for members.
Expert Instruction: Learn from esteemed UH Mānoa Shidler College of Business professors.
Time-efficient: (just 36 hours total)
Convenient Location: Sessions conducted at Shidler College of Business, UH Mānoa.
Exclusive Opportunities: Chance to compete in national pitch events with major retailers.
Cultural Relevance: Program tailored for Native Hawaiian entrepreneurs.
Limited Enrollment: Only 25 spots available, ensuring personalized attention.
All NHCC members who complete the course will receive a $50 rebate!
$50
Don't wait! Only 25 spots available!
Only 21 spots still available!
Non-members
$2,629 value
Affordable Investment
Comprehensive Curriculum: 18 sessions totaling 36 instructional hours.
Cost per Hour:
Less than $1.40 for non-members.
Expert Instruction: Learn from esteemed UH Mānoa Shidler College of Business professors.
Time-efficient: (just 36 hours total)
Convenient Location: Sessions conducted at Shidler College of Business, UH Mānoa.
Exclusive Opportunities: Chance to compete in national pitch events with major retailers.
Cultural Relevance: Program tailored for Native Hawaiian entrepreneurs.
Limited Enrollment: Only 25 spots available, ensuring personalized attention.
$150
Don't wait! Only 25 spots available!
Only 21 spots still available!
Ready to Transform Your Business?
Don't Wait! Apply Today!
Spaces are limited to 25 participants. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with fellow Native Hawaiian entrepreneurs and gain invaluable business insights from esteemed faculty at Shidler College of Business at the University of Hawai'i at Mānoa.
