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September 18, 2020
Small businesses are the heart of Hawaii
According to a 2019 Small Business Administration (SBA) profile of Hawaii, 132,640 small businesses with 500 employees or fewer, represent 99.3% of all our businesses and employ slightly more than half our workforce. We asked a few of our business customers their thoughts on managing through the pandemic and supporting small businesses. Here’s what they shared with us.
September 14, 2020
Connect with Top Leaders from the United States and Japan at Virtual Bilateral Boardroom
Online event presented by the U.S.-Japan Council and supported by a grant from CPB Foundation will focus on crisis management and the U.S.-Japan relationship HONOLULU, HI | September 14, 2020 – The U.S.-Japan Council (USJC) will hold a virtual Bilateral Boardroom to convene key decision-makers from business, government, and the civil sector in the United States and Japan.
August 27, 2020
Made in Hawaii Festival will go on, online
If you missed the virtual celebration of the 26th Annual Made in Hawaii Festival, don’t despair! You can still enjoy shopping for your favorite local products at the new, year-round Made in Hawaii Festival Marketplace.
August 18, 2020
Webinar – PPP Loan Forgiveness: What You Need to Know
PPP Loan Forgiveness: What You Need to Know This is an important webinar for PPP loan recipients. Learn how to navigate the next stage of your PPP loan with this exclusive CPB online event. An interactive discussion to help businesses better understand the requirements for loan forgiveness Featuring a demo of the CPB Loan Forgiveness Portal Recorded on Tuesday, August 18 at 2:00 p.m. (HST)
August 05, 2020
Central Pacific Bank, Mana Up, and The Hawaii Food Manufacturers Association Secure New Retail Opportunities in Japan for Hawaii Small Businesses
Central Pacific Bank (CPB), Mana Up, and the Hawaii Food Manufacturers Association (HFMA) forge new retail opportunities for Hawaii small businesses to sell products in Japan with Prince Hotels and Resorts and Natural Lawson convenience stores.
July 27, 2020
Branches Open Again
Our Kapaa and Wailuku Branches have reopened. We thank you for your patience and understanding with us, as we take the necessary measures to keep our customers and employees safe. Please refer to our locations page here for a list of open branches and our revised branch practices.