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Research from the Chamber of Commerce Hawaii’s 2030 Blueprint for Hawaii identified that supporting niche manufacturing is one way that we can improve Hawaii's economy for the long term. As part of our commitment to the 2030 Blueprint Initiative, the Chamber of Commerce Hawaii partnered with the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation (HTDC) to provide the Innovator's Collective Manufacturing Accelerator program.

Our lead expert is Jalene Kanani Hitzeman, Founder and President of NOHO Home, and contributing experts include Meli James, Co-Founder of Mana Up and Olin Kealoha Lagon, Founder of Purple Mai’a.

This free virtual or in-person program will offer half day sessions and cover an array of important topics for new and startup manufacturers. The Deadline to apply is Friday, March 8 at 5:00 p.m. Topics include financing, utilizing technology, marketing, building clientele, local sourcing, budgeting, and stories of the entrepreneurial journey.