SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans

The U.S. Small Business Association has made available low-interest disaster loans for small, nonfarm businesses. The loans intend to offset economic losses from droughts that began September 26th. Applicants can apply at the SBA website: https://www.sba.gov/hawaii-wildfires Applicants may also call SBA’s Customer Service Center at (800) 659‑2955 or email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov for more information on SBA disaster assistance. To view…

Agriculture Farm Expansion Grant RFP

For more information see https://kauaiforward.com/agriculture-farm-expansion-grant The Kauai County Office of Economic Development (“OED”) is requesting proposals for the Agriculture Farm Expansion Grant Awards for the 2023-2024 Fiscal Year.  The full RFP can be found here: https://kauaiforward.com/ag-farm-expansion-grant-afeg-rfp-final/ To register for the informational webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_aR9Es2WdQielbWaNRNPEeg To apply via Amplifund: https://www.gotomygrants.com/Public/Opportunities/Details/ff54bdb6-af2c-45de-ada6-18aeaddadaac To learn about the Amplifund system and how to…

KauaiMade Events Nov. 24 & 25

KauaiMade presents two events this weekend! The Kauai Products Fair will be at The Sheraton Kauai Coconut Beach Resort on Friday, November 24, 4:00 PM to 7:30 PM. There will be live entertainment and crafts open to the public! Then on Saturday, November 25th, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Small Business Saturday will take place…

SBDC Webinar Workshop

Thursday, November 16, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM, the Hawaii Small Business Development Center will be hosting another webinar geared toward helping small businesses. This one will focus on Customer Experience, featuring guest speaker Nicole Cacal, a leader in digital strategy and innovation. Register here to RSVP your spot: https://clients.hisbdc.org/reg.aspx?mode=event&event=1430015 Cost: $15

Hawaii Department of Agriculture and CTAHR to Offer Virtual Produce Safety Alliance Growers Training Course from 11/14-11/16

The Hawaii Produce Safety Program is offering a Produce Safety Alliance Growers Training in collaboration with the University of Hawaii’s College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resource’s Extension Agents. The course will be taught on Zoom in November 14-16th, at 4-7PM on all 3 days. Please see the flyer for more information. The class will…