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Kona Science Cafe Presents Coral Spawning and Reef Aquaculture

Gateway Conference Building Kahilihili St, Kailua Kona, HI, United States

All of us care about Kona's reefs, and recent progress in aquaculture and marine science gives us hope for helping the reef. Technology for raising reef fish has evolved to the point where some aquarium fish can be raised profitably, and the May 2018 cauliflower coral spawn led to some exciting discoveries about coral larvae […]

Kona Science Cafe Presents Demonstrating Offshore Culture of Hawaiian Limu

Gateway Conference Building Kahilihili St, Kailua Kona, HI, United States

When: Monday, December 3, 2018, 5 p.m. Where: NELHA Gateway Center Presenters: Lisa Vollbrecht, Research Manager at Kampachi Farms Offshore tropical macroalgae (limu) culture is an emerging opportunity. Lisa Vollbrecht, Research Manager at Kampachi Farms, will present on a project to demonstrate the offshore culture of native Hawaiian limu in West Hawai’i using only the […]

Kona Science Cafe Presents 8th Annual Robotics Design Review

Gateway Conference Building Kahilihili St, Kailua Kona, HI, United States

When: Mon. Jan. 28, 2019, 5 p.m. Where: NELHA Gateway Center Presenters: Local High School Robotics Teams Join us for the 8th annual Robotics Design Review. Midway into the FIRST Robotics Competition's build period, our high school robotics teams will show their plans for winning robots. The game's challenge is released in early January, but […]

Compiling, Analyzing and Visualizing NELHA’s 30 Years of Historical Biota Survey Data

Date: Wednesday, January 30, 2019 Time: Noon - 1 PM Location: Ocean View Conference Room (Hale Iako Building 2nd Floor) Title:  “Compiling, Analyzing and Visualizing NELHA’s 30 Years of Historical Biota Survey Data” Description: Sidney Vermeulen, MIT Student from Kona, will be presenting a summary of her winter internship project. The talk will highlight various visualizations […]

How to Write a Business Plan – Presented by the West Hawaii Small Business Development Center

Hale Iako Building, Room 119

When: Wednesday, February 6, 2019 - 8:45am Registration, Workshop 9:00am - 11:30am Where:  Hale Iako Building, Suite 119 Presented By:West Hawaii Small Business Development Center Cost: $20.00 per person The West Hawai‘i Small Business Development Center will be offering a workshop, "How to Write a Business Plan" on Wednesday, February 6, from 9:00 AM - […]

$20.00

Kona Science Cafe Presents Water, Agriculture, and Energy for North Kohala

Gateway Conference Building Kahilihili St, Kailua Kona, HI, United States

When: Mon. Feb. 11, 2019, 5 p.m. Where: NELHA Gateway Center Presenters: County Councilman Dr. Tim Richards Tim Richards will share a vision for a water and energy system to serve the needs of North Kohala's residents and agricultural operations. More information to follow, stay tuned. After the presentation, we will have pupus, drinks, and […]

West Hawaii Science Fair

NELHA Hale Iako

Science/Engineering Fair remains one of the nation’s best opportunities for students to develop and show case their 21st century skills in inquiry, technical capacity, and communication. In its 6h year, the West Hawaii Science Fair will again offer Elementary, Jr. & High School students the chance to share their research with world-class scientist, win prizes, and advance […]

Kona Science Cafe – A Talk on Marine Mammals

Gateway Conference Building Kahilihili St, Kailua Kona, HI, United States

A review of the effects of acoustic noise on marine mammals by Adam Frankel, PhD., Hawaii Marine Mammal Consortium.

Hawaii Small Business Development Center – Social Media StrADegy Workshop

Hale Iako Oceanview Conference Room 73-970 Makako Bay Drive, Kailua Kona, HI, United States

Workshop on Wednesday, March 13 The West Hawai‘i Small Business Development Center will be offering a workshop, Social Media "StrADegy" on Wednesday, March 13, from 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM (Registration 8:45 AM), at Hale Iako in Suite 208, 73-970 Makako Bay Drive, Kailua-Kona, on the NELHA (OTEC) Campus. Even though most businesses have a […]

$20.00

AARP/SBDC How to Start a Business in Hawai‘i

Hale Iako Building, Room 119

Workshop on Saturday, April 13 AARP and The West Hawai‘i Small Business Development Center will be offering a workshop, "How to Start a Business" on Saturday, April 13, from 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM (Registration 9:00 AM), at Hale Iako in Suite 119, 73-970 Makako Bay Drive, Kailua-Kona, on the NELHA (OTEC) Campus. From getting […]

Free

Hawaii Small Business Development Center – Employment Law Basics for Small Business Employers

Hale Iako Building, Room 119

Topic: Managing Employees This seminar is designed to take the scary out of compliance for small business employers and new supervisors. It is geared to provide an overview of the labor laws that employers should know about. We’ll also touch on new laws like Hawaii’s Equal Pay Act that took effect January 2019 and other […]

$20.00

Hawaii Small Business Development Center – How to Write a Business Plan

Hale Iako Building, Room 119

Topic: Business Basics This workshop will prepare attendees to compete in this year's HIplan Business Plan Competition, which has a grand prize of $25,000! Would you ever start on a journey not knowing where you were going? You’d need a map or at least a plan on how to get where you want to go.  […]

$20.00

Overview: U.S. Intellectual Property Rights and the SBIR-STTR Stakeholders

NELHA Hale Iako

Overview: U.S. Intellectual Property Rights and the SBIR-STTR Stakeholders Presenter: Henry Wixon, Chief Counsel, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) For small businesses currently participating in the SBIR/STTR programs, understanding Intellectual Property (IP) - Patents, Trade Secrets, Trademarks, and Copyrights - is essential to protecting your products and services in today’s knowledge economy.  These […]

Free

Trademarks in the U.S. for SBIR-STTR Stakeholders

Hale Iako Building, Room 118 73-970 Makako Bay Drive, Kailua Kona, HI

Trademarks in the U.S. for SBIR-STTR Stakeholders For small businesses currently participating in the SBIR/STTR programs, understanding Intellectual Property (IP) - Patents, Trade Secrets, Trademarks, and Copyrights - is essential to protecting your products and services in today’s knowledge economy.  These presentations have been designed specifically to address the most common IP issues facing small […]

Free

International Trademark Portfolio for SBIR-STTR Stakeholders

Hale Iako Room 118 73-970 Makako Bay Drive, Kailua Kona, HI

The International Trademark Portfolio for SBIR-STTR Stakeholders Presenter: Susan Anthony, Attorney, Global Intellectual Property Academy, USPTO For small businesses currently participating in the SBIR/STTR programs, understanding Intellectual Property (IP) – Patents, Trade Secrets, Trademarks, and Copyrights – is essential to protecting your products and services in today’s knowledge economy.  These presentations have been designed specifically […]

Free

Basic US Patent Practice for SBIR-STTR Stakeholders

Hale Iako Building, Room 118 73-970 Makako Bay Drive, Kailua Kona, HI

Basic US Patent Practice for SBIR-STTR Stakeholders For small businesses currently participating in the SBIR/STTR programs, understanding Intellectual Property (IP) - Patents, Trade Secrets, Trademarks, and Copyrights - is essential to protecting your products and services in today’s knowledge economy.  These presentations have been designed specifically to address the most common IP issues facing small […]

Free

Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) and Hague Strategies for Filing Abroad for SBIR-STTR Stakeholders

Hale Iako Building, Room 118 73-970 Makako Bay Drive, Kailua Kona, HI

Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) and Hague Strategies for Filing Abroad for SBIR-STTR Stakeholders For small businesses currently participating in the SBIR/STTR programs, understanding Intellectual Property (IP) – Patents, Trade Secrets, Trademarks, and Copyrights – is essential to protecting your products and services in today’s knowledge economy.  These presentations have been designed specifically to address the […]

Free

Intermediate/Advanced US Patent Practice for SBIR-STTR Stakeholders

Hale Iako Building, Room 118 73-970 Makako Bay Drive, Kailua Kona, HI

Intermediate/Advanced US Patent Practice for SBIR-STTR Stakeholders Presenter: Oleg Asanbayev, Patent Examiner, USPTO For small businesses currently participating in the SBIR/STTR programs, understanding Intellectual Property (IP) – Patents, Trade Secrets, Trademarks, and Copyrights – is essential to protecting your products and services in today’s knowledge economy.  These presentations have been designed specifically to address the […]

Free

Copyright (Domestic and International) for SBIR-STTR Stakeholders

Hale Iako Building, Room 118 73-970 Makako Bay Drive, Kailua Kona, HI

Copyright (Domestic and International) for SBIR-STTR Stakeholders Presenter: Susan Anthony, Attorney, Global Intellectual Property Academy, USPTO For small businesses currently participating in the SBIR/STTR programs, understanding Intellectual Property (IP) – Patents, Trade Secrets, Trademarks, and Copyrights – is essential to protecting your products and services in today’s knowledge economy.  These presentations have been designed specifically […]

Free

Hawaii Small Business Development Center – Introduction to Trademarks

Hale Iako Building, Room 119

We are located at the NELHA (Natural Energy Lab of HI) campus, accessed from Kaiminani Dr. (traffic light just south of the airport). From Kaiminani take a right onto Makako Bay Dr. and follow the road past the beach all the way to the end. We're in Hale Iako on the right side of the […]

$20.00

VPLS & Cisco Island Tech Roadshow Kona

Hale Iako Oceanview Conference Room 73-970 Makako Bay Drive, Kailua Kona, HI, United States

This is the perfect opportunity for you to learn more about Cisco's products and solutions.   This advanced technical course is designed specifically for engineers, computer network specialists, and others who work in the information technology world.  You will learn about: Routers/Switches: Latest Platforms: Catalyst 9000, ISR 4000 SDA/DNA WiFi-6 Unified Collaboration: UC hardware update (phones, video, […]

Free

Marine Aquaculture and the Need to Protect Global Food Security

Hale Iako Oceanview Conference Room 73-970 Makako Bay Drive, Kailua Kona, HI, United States

Date: Thursday, October 24, 2019 Time: Noon Location: NELHA’s Hale Iako Building: Ocean View Conference Room Title:  “Marine Aquaculture and the Need to Protect Global Food Security” Description: Our world's future farmers will be farming oceans, as aquaculture -- the cultivation of fish and other aquatic species. With the continuing expansion, it is the fastest […]

Free

SBDC Workshop – The Entrepreneur Mindset

Hale Iako Building, Room 119

The Entrepreneur Mindset: Proactive Steps to Eliminate Business Anxieties and Quiet your Inner Critic Business owners, managers and executives deal with dozens of responsibilities daily: hiring, firing, managing staff, increasing revenue, decreasing expenses, making it through the day, planning for the future and on and on. We all get plagued by the whispering gremlins of self-doubt […]

$20

SBDC Workshop – How to write a Business Plan

Hale Iako Building, Room 119

Workshop on Wednesday, December 4 The West Hawai‘i Small Business Development Center will be offering a workshop, "How to Write a Business Plan" on Wednesday, December 4, from 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM (Registration 8:45 AM), at Hale Iako in Suite 119, 73-970 Makako Bay Drive, Kailua-Kona, on the NELHA (OTEC) Campus. Would you ever […]

$20

How to Write a Business Plan: The HiPlan Way

Online Webinar

This workshop will prepare attendees to compete in this year's 5th annual HIplan Business Plan Competition, with a grand prize of $25,000! Would you ever start on a journey not knowing where you were going?  You’d need a map or at least a plan on how to get where you want to go. That’s what a […]

Free

SBDC Workshop-Fearless Networking for Introverts

Online Webinar

Networking is unavoidable because it remains one of the best ways to grow your business, imagine what it would feel like to ENJOY it? If you find networking stressful and become easily overwhelmed during social gatherings, congratulations, you might be an introvert! In this workshop you will learn game-changing ways to break through any dread […]

$15.00

Ironman Brown Bag Talk Story

Hale Iako Oceanview Conference Room 73-970 Makako Bay Drive, Kailua Kona, HI, United States

Following a three-year hiatus, the IRONMAN World Championship, which is the Ironman pinnacle event, is expected to have two days of racing. The 2022 Supersapiens IRONMAN World Championship is expected to see approximately 5,000 athletes racing. The race days include an expanded women’s professional field on Thursday, October 6, and professional men racing on Saturday, […]

Brown Bag Lunch: Sashimi with a softer footprint

Hale Iako Oceanview Conference Room 73-970 Makako Bay Drive, Kailua Kona, HI, United States

Sashimi with a softer footprint - sustainable feeds for farming marine fish in Hawai`i Neil Sims, CEO of Ocean Era, will review some of the research developments in marine fish feed at Ocean Era. Research trails have demonstrated the potential to eliminate fishmeal and fish oil from the diet of so-called ʻcarniverous’ kanpachi (seriola rivoliana). […]

Starting a Business in Hawaii-Online Webinar

Have you ever thought about owning your own business? How do you go about doing that . . . Deciding on a type of business entity? Setting up your business? Finding the money to start? Identifying your customers and marketing your product or services? Coming up with a business plan? Finding a system for keeping […]

Brown Bag Lunch: Manufacturing Aquafeeds in Hawai`i – is it feasible?

Date: Wednesday, October 12, 2022 Time: 12 PM Location: Hybrid Format:   Physical Location: NELHA’s Hale Iako Building - Ocean View Conference Room Zoom Link:  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81949716036 Title:  Manufacturing Aquafeeds in Hawaiʻi – is it feasible? Description: The aquaculture industry in Hawaiʻi is heavily dependent on shipped commercial feeds that significantly increase production costs. Several studies have demonstrated the […]

Brown Bag Lunch: What’s Next For Aquaculture Permitting in Federal Waters?

Hale Iako Oceanview Conference Room 73-970 Makako Bay Drive, Kailua Kona, HI, United States

Zoom Link:  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84114182741 Tori Spence McConnell, NOAA's Regional Aquaculture Coordinator, will discuss the latest ongoing workstream to develop permitting regulations for aquaculture in federal waters of the Pacific Islands region. Building from NOAA's recent publication of a final Programmatic EIS, next steps involve amending existing regulations to create a permitting program specifically for aquaculture. NOAA is […]

Brown Bag Lunch: What would it cost to produce aquaculture feed using local ingredients in Hawaiʻi?

Hale Iako Oceanview Conference Room 73-970 Makako Bay Drive, Kailua Kona, HI, United States

Date: Wednesday, December 14, 2022 Time: 12 PM Location: Hybrid Format:   Physical Location: NELHA’s Hale Iako Building - Ocean View Conference Room Zoom Link:  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81421646067 Title:  What would it cost to produce aquaculture feed using local ingredients in Hawaiʻi? Description: In Hawaiʻi, our seafood consumption is about twice the national average per capita while 67% of it […]

Brown Bag Lunch: How Can Aquaculture Projects Get Funded?

Hale Iako Oceanview Conference Room 73-970 Makako Bay Drive, Kailua Kona, HI, United States

How can aquaculture projects get funded? Via Zoom or in the NELHA Open Ocean Conference Room Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89904035882 Kulahaven Farms is closing their operations after many challenges including a flood from a 2021 storm, loss of income and market during Covid, and most recently a power outage that caused thousands of trout to […]

Hawaii SBDC – Starting a Business in Hawaii

Hale Iako Oceanview Conference Room 73-970 Makako Bay Drive, Kailua Kona, HI, United States

Have you ever thought about owning your own business? How do you go about doing that . . . ·     Deciding on a type of business entity? ·     Setting up your business? ·     Finding the money to start? ·     Identifying your customers and marketing your product or services? ·     Coming up with a business plan? […]

Starting a Veteran-Owned Business: Boots to Business

Hale Iako Oceanview Conference Room 73-970 Makako Bay Drive, Kailua Kona, HI, United States

  We’ll start with Business Ownership Fundamentals then end the day with Specialized Topics. Part I: Boots to Business Reboot VBOC, Veterans Business Outreach Center of the Pacific will kick off the first portion of the workshop from a bird’s eye view, covering the following topics: ENTREPRENEURSHIP BUSINESS OWNERSHIP FUNDAMENTALS MARKETS & COMPETITIVE SPACE Part […]

Using modern technology to raise fish and limu to restore loko iʻa (Hawaiian fishponds)

Aquaculture Technology & Research  Brown Bag Lunch Date: Wednesday, March 15, 2023 Time: 12 PM Location: Hybrid Format: Physical Location: NELHA’s Administration Building – Executive Conference Room Zoom Link: https://hawaii.zoom.us/j/95520348912?pwd=S1ptdGZsQ3pOcGRyZnhxeFg3M2NGUT09   Description: Raising fish and creating the optimal breeding and living environment is one of the biggest challenges to restoring loko iʻa (Hawaiian fishponds). Pre-western contact, loko iʻa were a key part of the […]

HATCH Aquaculture Innovation Incubator Platform driven to boost talent & long term industry growth in Hawaii & around the world

Hale Iako Oceanview Conference Room 73-970 Makako Bay Drive, Kailua Kona, HI, United States

      Aquaculture Technology & Research  Brown Bag Lunch Thursday, APRIL 6, 2023, 12 PM Hybrid Format: Physical Location: Hale Iako – Oceanview Conference Room Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83450166869   Description HATCH is a global venture and innovation company dedicated to supporting sustainably cultivated and alternative seafood that will create healthier oceans. Designed with synergy in […]

Intellectual Property Strategies for Emerging Biotech Companies

Hale Iako Oceanview Conference Room 73-970 Makako Bay Drive, Kailua Kona, HI, United States

Brown Bag Lunch Monday, APRIL 24, 2023, 12 PM Hybrid Format: Physical Location: Hale Iako – Oceanview Conference Room Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83194360112 Description Start-ups in the biotech sector, with an urgency to see their products come to market, continue to react to today’s ever-changing business landscape. With many life sciences companies in the spotlight, strategic planning […]

Learn About Good Jobs Hawai’i Program

Hale Iako Oceanview Conference Room 73-970 Makako Bay Drive, Kailua Kona, HI, United States

Please join us for one or both of two sessions regarding the Good Jobs Hawaii program which aims to assist in meeting workforce needs in Hawaii. These can be attended either in person or via Zoom on Wednesday, May 3, 2023. Good Jobs Hawaii flyer GOOD JOBS HAWAI‘I OVERVIEW You are invited to join industry, […]

2023 HI Aquaculture Legislative Wrap Up

Hale Iako Oceanview Conference Room 73-970 Makako Bay Drive, Kailua Kona, HI, United States

Please join us to discuss: What aquaculture bills made it through the 2023 legislative session? What bills should the industry urge the Governor to sign or veto? What should the industry support next session; and how and when should the industry engage with policymakers?   2023 Aquaculture Bills Legislative Wrap Up Wednesday, May 17, 2023 […]

How can restorative aquaculture contribute to community-based ecosystem healing?

Hale Iako Oceanview Conference Room 73-970 Makako Bay Drive, Kailua Kona, HI, United States

Please join us for the next Tech & Research brown bag:   Perspectives on a changing coastal ecosystem in Ewa Beach, Oahu: How can restorative aquaculture contribute to community-based ecosystem healing? Wednesday, June 14, 2023 Noon – 12:30 p.m. Via Zoom or in the NELHA Hale Iako Open Ocean Conference Room Join Zoom Meeting https://hawaii.zoom.us/j/99035470023?pwd=YjFybFVWQ2k1UW83MVM2eXBaQTcyZz09 […]

“Innovating Biofilm Solutions for Ocean Industries: The Potential of Nanobubble in Seawater Applications”

Hale Iako Oceanview Conference Room 73-970 Makako Bay Drive, Kailua Kona, HI, United States

Brown Bag Seminar - "Innovating Biofilm Solutions for Ocean Industries: The Potential of Nanobubble in Seawater Applications" Wednesday, June 28, 2023 Noon HST Hale Iako Oceanview Conference Room or Zoom https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83766504533 Meeting ID: 837 6650 4533   Talk Description: Discover a novel approach to biofilm-related challenges in the ocean space industry through the introduction of […]

CANCELLED! West Hawaii Export Seminar – Learn how to connect with buyers worldwide!

Hale Iako Oceanview Conference Room 73-970 Makako Bay Drive, Kailua Kona, HI, United States

SEMINAR CANCELLED - WILL RESCHEDULE WITH NEW DATE!   West Hawaii Export Seminar - Learn how to connect with buyers worldwide! Thursday, June 29, 2023 Noon Hale 'Iako Oceanview Conference Room or via Zoom Meeting ID 827 0668 7444 Passcode 604337 Grow Your Business Through Exporting The Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce, Hawaii SBDC and NELHA […]

Tech & Research: Hawaii Dept. of Agriculture’s Restorative Aquaculture Plans

Hale Iako Oceanview Conference Room 73-970 Makako Bay Drive, Kailua Kona, HI, United States

Aquaculture Tech & Research brown bag: HDOA’s Restorative Aquaculture Plans As a follow-up to last month’s session on limu, HDOA would like to discuss their plans for restorative aquaculture. Please join us: Wed, July 12, 2023 Noon– 12:30 p.m. ViaZoom or in the NELHA Hale Iako Oceanview Conference Room Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81513732142 Speaker: Todd Low, Aquaculture […]

“Incorporating Geolocation and Inventory Database into Seawater Distribution System Topology Maps”

Hale Iako Oceanview Conference Room 73-970 Makako Bay Drive, Kailua Kona, HI, United States

Monday, July 31, 2023 11:30 AM HST Hale 'Iako Oceanview Conference Room or via Zoom Meeting ID 910 607 1333 Passcode 9585 Talk Description Akamai Workforce Development intern Camry Gach will discuss her process and purpose in creating an online, georeferenced map using the arcGIS software to improve data management for NELHA’s water distribution system […]

HDOA: Strengthen and Grow Aquaculture

Hale Iako Oceanview Conference Room 73-970 Makako Bay Drive, Kailua Kona, HI, United States

Join us as we welcome Chair Sharon Hurd and Deputy Carol Okada from the Hawaiʻi State Department of Agriculture to discuss: What’s needed to strengthen and grow aquaculture in Hawaiʻi? Friday, August 11, 2023 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. Via Zoom or live stream in the NELHA Hale Iako Conference Room https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83645894166

WORKSHOP: Restorative Aquaculture Using Native Shellfish

Join this workshop on Restorative Aquaculture Using Oysters and FLUPSY slated for Sat., Aug. 12 from 10-noon at Paepae o He'eia. The FLUPSY is a Floating Upweller System used to grow small shellfish spat to larger sizes for producers. Currently, both Pacific and Hawaiian oyster seeds are being grown in the FLUPSY with Hawaiian oysters […]

NEW DATE! West Hawaii Export Seminar Aug. 16

Hale Iako Oceanview Conference Room 73-970 Makako Bay Drive, Kailua Kona, HI, United States

NEW DATE! West Hawaii Export Seminar – Learn how to connect with buyers worldwide! Wed., August 16, 2023 Noon Hale ‘Iako Oceanview Conference Room or via Zoom Meeting ID 910 607 1333 Passcode 9585 Grow Your Business Through Exporting The Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce, Hawaii SBDC and NELHA invite you to join the US Dept. […]

Brown Bag Talk: Ultrafiltration Membranes for Water Treatment

Hale Iako Oceanview Conference Room 73-970 Makako Bay Drive, Kailua Kona, HI, United States

Ultrafiltration Membranes for Water Treatment BROWN BAG TALK: Ultrafiltration Membranes for Water Treatment Monday, August 21 @ noon Hale Iako Oceanview Conference Room or via Zoom Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87141005535?pwd=d09DZGpSMmI1azNNcUprZXp0YzJKQT09 Meeting ID: 871 4100 5535 Passcode: 9585 Description of the Presentation: Bill Morton of Pacific Filtration Systems will talk about the development of water membrane […]

POSTPONED: NELHA Board Meeting

Hale Iako Oceanview Conference Room 73-970 Makako Bay Drive, Kailua Kona, HI, United States

The NELHA Board meetings take place on the third Tuesday of every other month. Please refer to the meeting schedule  (PDF) for exact dates. The Board meetings are held at the NELHA Hale Iako Ocean View Conference Room.  Meeting agendas are posted 6 days prior to the meeting date. POSTPONED: September 19, 2023, 10:00 AM HST – NELHA Board of Directors […]

THRIVE Hawaii Agrifood Summit

Hawaii Convention Center 1801 Kalākaua Ave., Honolulu, United States

THRIVE Hawaii Agrifood Summit Sept. 26-27, 2023 Hawaii Convention Center Honolulu, Oahu Don’t miss this opportunity to hear of solutions for developing sustainable food, agriculture and aquaculture for Hawaii and Asia Pacific at the THRIVE Hawaii Agrifood Summit slated for Sept. 26-27 at the Hawaii Convention Center in Honolulu. Many HOST Park tenants will be […]

Hawaii SBDC: Personal Finances for Business Owners

Online Webinar

Topic: Financing Business Owners are in business for a lot of reasons, the primary among them being to make money, but they need a way to get money out of their business and to manage their personal finances as well as their business finances. In this webinar, you’ll leave with a clear plan on how […]

HSBDC: Starting a Business in Hawaii

Online Webinar

 Online Facilitated by Hawai‘i SBDC, East Hawai‘i Center Topic: Start-up Assistance Small business is a vital part of Hawai‘i's economy. Are you thinking of being your own boss and starting your own business? What do you need to know before investing time and money in your idea? Learn the essentials of how to form and operate […]

HSBDC: Business Model Canvas to Business Plan

Online Webinar

Online Facilitated by Hawai‘i SBDC, East Hawai‘i Center Topic: Business Basics Business Model Canvas is a visual tool that you can use to create an integrated view of your entire business with key operational areas, customers, revenue, and costs defined. With this lean Business Plan tool you will learn to identify and communicate the nine key […]

THRIVE Hawaii Agrifood Summit NELHA TOUR

NELHA Hale Iako

Natural Energy Laboratory Address: 73-970 Makako Bay Dr., Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 September 28, 2023 from 10:00-3:00 PM Open to all registered attendees. Join us for a tour of the Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii Authority (NELHA) Hawaii Ocean Science and Technology Park! You must book your own flight arrangements to Kailua-Kona.

Brown Bag Talk: Enhancing Hawaii’s Food Security Through Aquaculture – Market and Supply Chain Research

Hale Iako Oceanview Conference Room 73-970 Makako Bay Drive, Kailua Kona, HI, United States

NELHA/Hawaiʻi Aquaculture Collaborative Tech & Research Brown Bag Wednesday, Oct 11, 2023 Noon 12: 30 p.m. Via Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85001353396  Or in the NELHA Hale Iako Conference Room Description: The Hawaiʻi-based research team of the Swette Center for Sustainable Food Systems at Arizona State University is currently conducting USDA-funded marketing and supply chain research to support […]

HSBDC: Who Gives a Brand?

Online Webinar

Online Facilitated by Hawai‘i SBDC, West Hawai‘i Center Topic: Marketing and Sales If you've ever wondered what branding is or what it could do for your business, then this workshop is for you! Our speaker, Alicia Nagel, has been doing branding, marketing, and design for the last 15 years and has served over 100 brands. In […]

SHAKE OUT! Join Us for the Largest Earthquake Drill!

Hale Iako Oceanview Conference Room 73-970 Makako Bay Drive, Kailua Kona, HI, United States

Thursday, Oct. 19 @ 9:30 a.m.  Oceanview Conference Room  Everyone is welcome to join us for the Great Shake Out! where everyone, everywhere should know how to protect themselves during an earthquake, especially in Hawaii. Special guests from the Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole Fire Chief Max Matias and Captain Lyn Fukushima and […]

Managing What You Can’t Control: How Parametric Weather Insurance Can Build a Resilient Business

Hale Iako Oceanview Conference Room 73-970 Makako Bay Drive, Kailua Kona, HI, United States

Wed., Oct. 25, 2023 Oceanview Conference Room Zoom Meeting ID 910 607 1333 Passcode 9585   Talk Description Businesses that depend on certain weather conditions to execute their plans face challenges that traditional businesses do not.  Your biggest risk is out of your control.  With parametric weather insurance, you can now insure against specific weather […]

HSBDC: Leasing and Buying Commercial Property

Online Webinar

 Online Facilitated by Hawai‘i SBDC, West Hawai‘i Center Topic: Managing a Business Moving from a home-based or mobile business venue to a brick-and-mortar location can be a daunting procedure for business owners. Let commercial broker Nick Adler walk you through the commercial leasing and purchase processes, including a discussion of prospecting, financing, negotiating and closing the […]

NELHA/Hawaiʻi Aquaculture Collaborative Tech & Research Brown Bag

Hale Iako Oceanview Conference Room 73-970 Makako Bay Drive, Kailua Kona, HI, United States

Aloha Aquaculture Partners, Join us to learn about and discuss the Campbell Feed Facility on Oahu. NELHA/Hawaiʻi Aquaculture Collaborative Tech & Research Brown Bag Wednesday, November 8, 2023 Noon – 12:30 p.m. Via Zoom: https://hawaii.zoom.us/j/93826821539 Or streamed live in the NELHA Hale Iako Conference Room Title: UPDATE – Campbell Feed Facility Description: Diamond Head Seafood […]

HSBDC: What is DCCA?

Online Webinar

The goal of Hawaii's Dept of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA) is to promote a strong and health business environment, while protecting the community from unfair or deceptive business practices. It does this in a variety of ways, including registering businesses, regulating professionals in occupations requiring licensure, investigating complaints of fraudulent and unfair business practices, […]

HSBDC: Starting a Business in Hawaii

Online Webinar

 Online Facilitated by Hawai‘i SBDC, O‘ahu Center Topic: Start-up Assistance This webinar provides an overview of the four key areas that prospective and new business owners need to know in starting a business. - Key elements to be a successful business owner - Overview of a business plan and why it is important to have a […]

HSBDC: TECH MADE SIMPLE – CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE ESSENTIALS FOR SMALL BUSINESSES

Online Webinar

Topic: Marketing and Sales Tech Made Simple: Customer Experience Essentials for Small Businesses The vast world of tech can feel overwhelming, especially for small business owners who wear multiple hats. Learn practical tools and strategies to enhance your customer as experience. Topics: • Digital Basics: Introduction to essential digital tools and platforms. We'll unravel the […]

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HSBDC: Starting a business in Hawaii

Online Webinar

 Online Facilitated by Hawai‘i SBDC, West Hawai‘i Center Topic: Start-up Assistance Have you ever thought about owning your own business? How do you go about doing that . . . Deciding on a type of business entity? Setting up your business? Finding the money to start? Identifying your customers and marketing your product or services? Coming […]

$15

HSBDC: How to Write a Business Plan

Online Webinar

Online Facilitated by Hawai‘i SBDC, Kaua‘i Center Topic: Business Basics Business plans are essential for your company to be profitable and grow. It helps you map out where you are, where you want to go and how to get there. A Business plan will help you lay out the steps you need to start and progress […]

Webinar: Getting Started in Aquaculture

Online Webinar

Seminar: Getting Started in Aquaculture - The purpose of this seminar is to provide basic information on starting aquaculture businesses or projects in Hawai'i Presented by: Dr. Anthony Mau, Kupu Place Date: Dec. 6th, 2023 By Zoom: https://hawaii.zoom.us/j/3195000755 Time: 6:00- 7:30 PM HST

HATCH Christmas Pau Hana

Join us Thursday, December 7th at 3 pm for the Hatch Christmas pau hana! To continue the spirit of innovation and community around HOST park, we'd love to host a get-together at Hale Kaa with you, your team, and your Ohana! Free beers, beverages, pupus & prizes! Scan the QR code below or click on this […]

Agroforestry Workshop: Revitalizing Lanai with Food Forestry

Title: Agroforestry Presenters: David Sansone and Rhiannon Chandler-ʻĪao Date: Saturday, Dec. 9 Time: 10 AM to noon Location:  Lānaʻi Senior Center, 309 7th St., Lānaʻi City  (for this in-person session, please RSVP to [email protected] by Dec. 8) By Zoom at:  https://hawaii.zoom.us/j/3195000755    (no registration needed)

HSBDC: Sales – The Art of Articulating the Ask

Online Webinar

 Online Facilitated by Hawai‘i SBDC, West Hawai‘i Center Topic: Marketing and Sales Sales solves a problem or serves a customer. To succeed in sales, you need a clear plan that guides you from finding potential clients to closing deals. We talk about The Influence Equation and how you gain connection with people by being trustworthy, friendly, […]

HSDBC: Starting a Business in Hawaii

Online Webinar

 Online Facilitated by Hawai‘i SBDC, East Hawai‘i Center Topic: Start-up Assistance Small business is a vital part of Hawai‘i's economy. Are you thinking of being your own boss and starting your own business? What do you need to know before investing time and money in your idea? Learn the essentials of how to form and operate […]

HSBC: Business Model Canvas to Business Plan

Online Webinar

 Online Facilitated by Hawai‘i SBDC, East Hawai‘i Center Topic: Business Basics Business Model Canvas is a visual tool that you can use to create an integrated view of your entire business with key operational areas, customers, revenue, and costs defined. With this lean Business Plan tool you will learn to identify and communicate the nine key […]

Brown Bag: SBIR Funding Opportunities for Hawaii Aquaculture Companies

Hale Iako Oceanview Conference Room 73-970 Makako Bay Drive, Kailua Kona, HI, United States

SBIR Funding Opportunities for Hawaiʻi Aquaculture Companies Thurs, Dec 14, noon – 12:30 p.m. Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88530273401 or streamed live in the NELHA Hale Iako Conference Room Description: The SBIR (Small Business Innovation Research) Aquaculture topic funds research projects with the overall goal of improved production efficiency and increased competitiveness of private sector commercial aquaculture supporting […]

HSBDC: Starting a Small Business in Hawaii

Online Webinar

 Online Facilitated by Hawai‘i SBDC, Kaua‘i Center Topic: Start-up Assistance Learn the characteristics of an entrepreneur, determine if people want your product or service, what are the costs involved in owning your business and the nuts and bolts of getting your business up and running. Speaker(s): Robbie Melton, Kauaʻi Center Director Co-Sponsor(s): It is a non-refundable […]

Brown Bag Seminar: Fishpond Restoration Through Production in Hawaii

Hale Iako Oceanview Conference Room 73-970 Makako Bay Drive, Kailua Kona, HI, United States

Aloha and happy holidays aquaculture partners! Join us in the new year to continue focusing on growing and strengthening aquaculture in Hawaiʻi. Wednesday, January 10, 2024 Noon – 12:45 p.m. Via Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87158139392 Or streamed live in the NELHA Hale Iako Conference Room Fishpond Restoration Through Production Kauai Sea Farm is a company formed around […]

HSBDC: Starting a Business in Hawaii

Online Webinar

Facilitated by Hawai‘i SBDC, Maui Center Topic: Start-up Assistance Starting a Business In Hawaiʻi -facilitated by Hawaiʻi SBDC, Maui Center This webinar introduces the fundamentals of starting a business in Hawaiʻi. What defines a business, what planning is required for success, and what registrations are required to be "legal"? FUNDAMENTALS OF STARTING A BUSINESS IN HAWAIʻI ARE […]

HSBDC: Smarter Goal Setting for Your Business for the New Year

Online Webinar

 Online Facilitated by Hawai‘i SBDC, West Hawai‘i Center Topic: Managing a Business Are you looking to map out your goals to start the year strong? If you said YES, then this workshop is for you. Often when we think of goal setting or increasing our motivation, we think of pushing ourselves and motivating ourselves with blame, […]

HSBDC: Beneficial Ownership Reporting

Online Webinar

Facilitated by Hawai‘i SBDC, O‘ahu Center This webinar provides an overview of The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) is a law that impacts many LLCs, corporations, and other business entities. Specifically, it requires the disclosure of ownership of these business entities to the federal government. Learn about the CTA and what it means for your business, including […]

NELHA Board Meeting

Hale Iako Oceanview Conference Room 73-970 Makako Bay Drive, Kailua Kona, HI, United States

The NELHA Board meetings take place on the third Tuesday of every other month. Please refer to the meeting schedule (PDF) for exact dates. The Board meetings are held at the NELHA Hale Iako Ocean View Conference Room.  Meeting agendas are posted 6 days before the meeting date. January 23, 2024, 1:00 PM HST – NELHA Board of Directors Board Meeting […]

HSBDC: Starting a Business in Hawaii

Online Webinar

Facilitated by Hawai‘i SBDC, O‘ahu Center Topic: Start-up Assistance This webinar provides an overview of the four key areas that prospective and new business owners need to know in starting a business. - Key elements to be a successful business owner - Overview of a business plan and why it is important to have a plan […]

WHEA’s Garden Work Day!

West Hawaiʻi Explorations Academy - Join Ben Duke in the WHEA garden with a presentation by Hawaiʻi ʻUlu Coop’s Anissa Lucero who will be talking about agroforestry and guide you in designing a mini agroforest!

HSBDC: Starting a Business in Hawaii

Online Webinar

Facilitated by Hawai‘i SBDC, West Hawai‘i Center Topic: Start-up Assistance Event Description: Have you ever thought about owning your own business? How do you go about doing that . . . * Deciding on a type of business entity? * Setting up your business? * Finding the money to start? * Identifying your customers and marketing […]

Tech & Research Brown Bag: USDA Programs and Loans for Aquaculture

Hale Iako Oceanview Conference Room 73-970 Makako Bay Drive, Kailua Kona, HI, United States

USDA Programs and Loans for Aquaculture Wed., February 14 @ noon Via Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86581313783 or streamed live from the NELHA Hale Iako Conference Room

NELHA Administrative Offices CLOSED

NELHA Administrative Offices are closed in observance of Presidents' Day, Monday, Feb. 19. We will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, Feb. 20 at 7:45 a.m.

HSBDC: How to Start a Nonprofit

Online Webinar

Facilitated by Hawai‘i SBDC, West Hawai‘i Center Topic: Start-up Assistance Nonprofit organizations, especially here in Hawaii, do a tremendous amount of good for our communities, play a significant role in our economy, and take a lot of work to start, maintain and sustain. If youʻve thought about starting a nonprofit, come spend some time talking story […]

West Hawaii Community Beach Clean Up

Big Island Wave Riders Against Drugs (BIWRAD), Betty Kanuha Foundation, Keep Puako Beautiful and the County of Hawaii will sponsor the West Hawaii Community Beach Clean Up on Saturday, March 9, 2024. Volunteers will meet at Old Airport Pavilion #4 (last pavilion on the left) at 8 a.m. We will be organizing groups of community […]

Brown Bag: Improving the Aquaculture Development Program Strategic Plan for Hawaii

Online Webinar

Brown Bag: Improving the Aquaculture Development Program Strategic Plan for Hawaii Wed, Mar 13 @ noon via Zoom - https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81655876535 The Hawaiʻi Department of Agriculture will review and discuss their Aquaculture Strategic Plan. View the Executive Summary and Full Report.

Pacific Aquaculture and Coastal Resources Presents, “Development of Production Technologies for Marine Fish”

Online Webinar

The Pacific Aquaculture and Coastal Resources Center (PACRC) at the University of Hawaii is pleased to present a seminar series on marine fish aquaculture.  Three sessions will be held: Wed 3/13 @ 7 pm “Development of production technologies for marine fish” Wed 3/27 @ 7 pm “One fish, two fish: How culturing fish can help […]

PACIFIC AQUACULTURE AND COASTAL RESOURCES PRESENTS, “One fish, two fish: How culturing fish can help conserve our coral reefs”

Online Webinar

The Pacific Aquaculture and Coastal Resources Center (PACRC) at the University of Hawaii is pleased to present a seminar series on marine fish aquaculture.  Three sessions will be held: Wed 3/27 @ 7 pm “One fish, two fish: How culturing fish can help conserve our coral reefs” Wed 4/10 @ 7 pm “Can hatchery production […]

Hawaii SBDC: Starting a Business in Hawaii

Online Webinar

This webinar provides an overview of the four key areas that prospective and new business owners need to know in starting a business. - Key elements to be a successful business owner - Overview of a business plan and why it is important to have a plan to establish, market, operate, and ensure the profitability […]

Germinate Mini Pre-Accelerator Program: FOUNDERS’ MIXER

NELHA Hale Iako

We are thrilled to partner with Blue Startups to hold the April 9 FOUNDERS MIXER at NELHA HOST Park in Kona. Tuesday, April 9 5-7 p.m. HST HOST Park Hale Iako Collaboration Area Join us and learn about the Germinate Mini Pre-accelerator Program for Tropical Agrifood and Aquaculture Tech startups, the "Germinating Innovation with Generative […]

PACIFIC AQUACULTURE AND COASTAL RESOURCES PRESENTS, “Can hatchery production of mullet help revitalize Hawaiian Fishponds?”

Online Webinar

The Pacific Aquaculture and Coastal Resources Center (PACRC) at the University of Hawaii is pleased to present a seminar series on marine fish aquaculture.  Three sessions will be held: Wed 4/10 @ 7 pm “Can hatchery production of mullet help revitalize Hawaiian Fishponds?” The speaker is Dr. Chatham Callan, Associate Professor, UH Hilo. The Zoom […]

HATCH BLUE’s AquaHack Workshop

NELHA Hale Iako

CliRAIM & Hatch with the support of University of Hawai‘i System and NELHA are bringing 40 selected participants to the Big Islandʻs HOST Park for an all-expenses* paid, 1-day workshop to give our island home a chance at becoming the leader for the U.Sʻs sustainable aquaculture movement. A 1-day hackathon and innovation workshop for Hawai‘iʻs aquaculture challenges, AquaHack brings […]

Hawaii SBDC: Personal Finances for Business Owners

Online Webinar

Business Owners are in business for a lot of reasons. The primary among them is to make money, but they need a way to get money out of their business and to manage their finances as well as their business finances. In this webinar, you’ll leave with a clear plan on how to get your […]

Hawaii SBDC: Part 1 – Analyzing Financial Statement to Improve Your Business Performance, Focus on Balance Sheet

Online Webinar

This is part one of a two-part webinar series which will cover the Balance Sheet on Day 1: - How to analyze and understand the Balance Sheet - Determine short-term working capital requirements for future growth - Sources and uses to Balance Sheet Speaker(s): Dennis Wong, Senior Business Advisor at Hawai‘i SBDC Oʻahu Center Co-Sponsor(s): […]

Hawaii SBDC: Beneficial Ownership Report Update – Federal Court Ruling on CTA

Online Webinar

This webinar provides an overview of the four key areas that prospective and new business owners need to know in starting a business. - Key elements to be a successful business owner - Overview of a business plan and why it is important to have a plan to establish, market, operate, and ensure profitability of […]

Hawaii SBDC: 6 Key Components to Running a Better Business

Online Webinar

Topic: Managing a Business - 6 Key Components to Running a Better Business Friday, April 26 9-10 a.m. Online For more information and any questions, contact the Kauai Center at 808-241-3148 or email [email protected]. There are six areas of your business that many times get overlooked. Learn the importance of these 6 key areas and […]

Hawaii SBDC: Part 2: Analyzing Financial Statement to Improve Your Business Performance – Focus on Income Statement

Online Webinar

This is Part 2 of the two-part webinar: Analyzing Financial Statement to Improve Your Business Performance or Growth – Focus on Income Statement. Participants will gain knowledge on: - How to Analyze and Understand the Income Statement -How to Determine Strengths and Weaknesses of the Income Statement - Calculate the cash flow of the business […]

Brown Bag: Taking a Bite Out of Aquatic Feed Importation

Online Webinar

Taking a Bite Out of Aquatic Feed Importation Wednesday, May 8 @ noon Via Zoom https://hawaii.zoom.us/j/94001131714. EcoponicX is researching methods for biological conversion/digestion and mechanical breakdown of various food waste streams to provide local sources of aquatic feed components and nutrition, to decrease the reliance on importation for the production of local food and associated industries, […]

NOAA: Public Listening Sessions for the Future of Aquaculture at NOAA Fisheries

Online Webinar

NOAA Fisheries is undertaking a program review in line with our mission to provide science and stewardship that sustains the current U. S. aquaculture industry while preparing for anticipated growth. This effort will help NOAA Fisheries responsibly plan for the future of its aquaculture program by considering how NOAA would implement the NOAA Aquaculture Strategic Plan under […]

Hawaii SBDC: Starting a Business in Hawaii

Online Webinar

Small business is a vital part of Hawai‘i's economy. Are you thinking of being your own boss and starting your own business? What do you need to know before investing time and money in your idea? Learn the essentials of how to form and operate a legal business in Hawaiʻi. Topics: - Entrepreneurship - Key […]

Hawaii SBDC: Promoting Your Small Business in a Digital World (Part 1)

Online Webinar

Whether you already have a website or are just getting started promoting your business online, this session will help you master the basics in promoting your business online. Specifically: * Website development best practices * Get listed on Google and maps * Get positive reviews to drive inbound * Get the word out with social […]

Hawaii SBDC: Business Model Canvas to Business Plan

Online Webinar

Business Model Canvas is a visual tool that you can use to create an integrated view of your entire business with key operational areas, customers, revenue, and costs defined. With this lean Business Plan tool you will learn to identify and communicate the nine key elements of a business model. Your completed Business Model Canvas […]

Hawaii SBDC: How to Write a Business Plan the Easy Way

Online Webinar

For more information and any questions, contact the Kauai Center at 808-241-3148 or email [email protected]. Business plans are essential for your company to be profitable and grow. It helps you map out where you are, where you want to go and how to get there. A Business plan will help you lay out the steps […]

Hawaii SBDC: Smart Ways to Manage and Grow Your Small Business

Online Webinar

In today's fast-paced business environment, small businesses face numerous challenges, from regulatory compliance to strategic decision-making. Effective systems enable businesses to adapt, innovate, and thrive amidst uncertainty. This workshop is designed to empower small business owners and entrepreneurs with the essential knowledge and skills to establish compliant operational structures. Through interactive discussions and tools, case […]

Hawaii SBDC: Starting a Business in Hawaii

Online Webinar

For more information and any questions, contact the Kauai Center at 808-241-3148 or email [email protected]. Learn the characteristics of an entrepreneur, determine if people want your product or service, what are the costs involved in owning your business and the nuts and bolts of getting your business up and running. Speaker(s): Robbie Melton, Kauaʻi Center […]

Brown Bag Webinar: OxyGuard with Carsten Wittrup

Online Webinar

Learn about OxyGuard Class 9: System Monitoring, Process Control, and Environmental Control Introduction to Monitoring Parameters to Monitor Monitoring Sensors and Equipment Automatic Alert Systems Backup Systems Design and Maintenance Monitoring and Control Examples Heat Transfer Air Quality Issues Building Considerations Wed., May 29 12 p.m.  Online or in person at the Hale Iako Oceanview […]

Hawaii SBDC: Best Practices in Food Safety

Online Webinar

If you operate food trucks, a farmers' market booth, home-prepared items, or commercial kitchens and restaurants, this workshop is for you! We’ll explore the best practices for food enterprises to operate safely and properly. Led by Peter Oshiro, a seasoned expert and Manager at the Food Safety Branch of the Hawaii Department of Health, will […]

HTDC: America’s Seed Fund – The Path of Innovation

Online Webinar

We will highlight why innovation is central to business growth and success, and how it ties into product development, a key component for successful SBIR/STTR applications and projects. We will discuss innovation within the context of America's Seed Fund (SBIR/STTR) programs and how to identify if that innovation matches funding opportunity priorities. What are the […]

HTDC: American’s Seed Fund – Phase 1 Proposal Process

Online Webinar

We will walk through the process of creating an SBIR/STTR Phase I proposal. During the workshop, you will learn about the necessary registrations, the technical content required and how to develop it, non-technical documentation, and the budget creation process. Who should attend: Companies new to SBIR/STTR Companies that want to improve their Phase I proposals […]

TERRAFORMATION: Ridge to Reef Restoration Center Open House

Gateway Conference Building Kahilihili St, Kailua Kona, HI, United States

Terraformation and ʻĀkoʻakoʻa are thrilled to invite you to our first Open House at the Ridge-to-Reef Restoration Center (3RC). This educational event will offer guided tours of our native plant and coral nurseries, along with the container seed bank. Local restoration experts will host booths and provide in-depth knowledge on topics from harmful invasive species […]

HTDC: America’s Seed Fund – Storytelling in Proposals

Online Webinar

A successful proposal is one that is complete, and compelling. We will focus on how to tell a successful “story” about your innovative idea, linking ideas together for cohesive development, and highlight the review criteria for Phase I proposals Who should attend: Companies new to SBIR/STTR Companies that want to improve their Phase I proposals […]

Register for HATCH’s Summer Pau Hana!

Don't forget to RSVP to join us for our family-friendly Hi Ocean Pau Hana in Kona! When: July 11th, 3:30 to 6:30pm Where: Hatch Blue Office Courtyard - 73-970 Makako Bay Dr, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 (DISREGARD THAT MAP SAYS ‘OCEANERA’)   Beverages, pupus & seafood provided!   🦪 Outdoor games, music, seafood AND our first […]

HTDC: America’s Seed Fund – Developing Commercialization Content

Online Webinar

A key facet of the SBIR/STTR programs is developing an innovative idea with commercial potential. This session will focus on the commercialization of ideas and how to locate information for those areas. We will cover figuring out your market, customer discovery, and why that is pivotal for forward progress. We will also review the importance […]

Brown Bag: Tech & Research – Can Reeler Help Your Aquaculture Product Sales?

Online Webinar

Spencer VanDerKamp, co-founder of the Reeler app, connects consumers directly with local anglers. Reeler increases Hawaiʻi’s access to fresh, local, sustainably caught fish. Spencer wants to explore whether Reeler could directly connect consumers to aquaculture producers. Discuss challenges in the aquaculture supply chain and whether Reeler might work for you.   Wed., July 17 @ […]

Pacific Islands Aquaculture Talk Story with Tori Spence-McConnell

Hale Iako Oceanview Conference Room 73-970 Makako Bay Drive, Kailua Kona, HI, United States

Don't miss out on this exciting talk story with Tori Spence-McConnell of NOAA Fisheries where she'll share updates and hear your concerns in the aquaculture industry. Wed., July 17 @ 2 p.m.  Hale Iako Oceanview Conference Room You can also participate through Zoom. Meeting ID 910 607 1333 Passcode: 9585 Questions? Email Rae at [email protected].

Feasibility of Feed Mill Operations in Hawaii

Online Webinar

Thurs, July 25, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm – Feasibility of Feed Mill Operations in Hawaiʻi UH Mānoa Agricultural Science Building, Room 219 and online via Zoom From CTSA: We will review the background of local feed mill operations, input data into the feed mill model developed for this project, and develop strategies for affordable […]

HTDC: America’s Seed Fund – Customer Discovery Strategies and Insights

Online Webinar

Customer discovery is important because it helps you build a product or service that truly meets the needs of your target market. Learn how to go through the customer discovery process and how to use your findings effectively. We will cover the interview process. Interviewing is a critical aspect of customer discovery. Interviewing target personas […]

Hawaii SBDC: How to Write a Business Plan the Easy Way

Online Webinar

Online Facilitated by Hawai‘i SBDC, Kaua‘i Center Topic: Business Basics Business plans are essential for your company to be profitable and grow. It helps you map out where you are, where you want to go and how to get there. A Business plan will help you lay out the steps you need to start and progress […]

Hawaii SBDC: Starting a Business in Hawaii

Online Webinar

Topic: Start-up Assistance Learn the characteristics of an entrepreneur, determine if people want your product or service, what are the costs involved in owning your business and the nuts and bolts of getting your business up and running. Speaker(s): Robbie Melton, Kauaʻi Center Director Co-Sponsor(s): This is a non-refundable workshop unless the event is canceled […]

HTDC: America’s Seed Fund – The Phase II Transition

Online Webinar

Moving from Phase I to Phase II is a big ramp-up in development and research goals. You have to know how to pivot from lessons learned, establish an expanded pathway, and grow your business to be competitive. This session will focus on those areas and discuss bridging the gap between Phase I and Phase II. […]

Brown Bag Talk: Non-Dilutive NSR SBIR/STTR Funding for Your Hawaii Tech Innovation

Online Webinar

  We are thrilled to have NSF SBIR/STTR Program Director, Erik Pierstorff stream in to explain the NSF SBIR/STTR programs. 2024 brings higher funding limits, a new Fast-Track Pilot Program and other exciting news. Don't miss your chance to learn about the NSF process and have your questions answered by the Program Director! The flyer […]

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY BOOT CAMP: Trademark Workshop

Hale Iako Oceanview Conference Room 73-970 Makako Bay Drive, Kailua Kona, HI, United States

One-Day Trademark Workshop Hale Iako Oceanview Conference Room Monday, August 19, 2024 9-5 p.m.   Want to level up your business and shield your brand like a superhero? Join a friendly trademark expert from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for a one-day crash course on trademarks! In this in-person workshop, you'll learn: What trademarks […]

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY BOOT CAMP: Patent Workshop

Hale Iako Oceanview Conference Room 73-970 Makako Bay Drive, Kailua Kona, HI, United States

One-Day Patent Workshop Oceanview Conference Room in Hale Iako Tuesday, August 20, 2024 9-5 p.m.   Ever dreamed up an invention so cool it should be in a museum? Turn that dream into reality! Join a friendly patent pro from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for a one-day crash course on patents. In this […]

Hawaii SBDC: How to Give an Unforgettable 60 Second Pitch

Online Webinar

 Online Facilitated by Hawai‘i SBDC, West Hawai‘i Center Topic: Marketing and Sales In today's fast-paced, short-attention-span business world, the ability to communicate your idea succinctly and compellingly is crucial. This session is designed to help entrepreneurs, business professionals, and innovators make a strong impact in a short amount of time. Learn how to distill complex ideas […]

HTDC: America’s Seed Fund – Beyond Phase II

Online Webinar

SBIR/STTR funding is a great option for innovative small businesses, but the available funding is limited. Often times, you will need additional funding to move beyond a successful Phase II project. We will discuss companion and supplement funding options, look at equity based funding, and talk about why this is a needed component even if […]

Hawaii SBDC: Small Business Loan & Finance Workshop

Hale Iako Collaboration Area 75-970 Makako Bay Dr., Kailua-Kona, HI, United States

Topic: Financing Join us for a comprehensive workshop to educate and prepare you on how to secure financial capital for your new or existing business. We’ll cover: • Small business loans – what’s available and what it takes to secure one. • Building credit - understanding business credit reporting, how it differs from personal credit […]

Hawaii SBDC: Starting a Business in Hawaii

Online Webinar

Facilitated by Hawai‘i SBDC, O‘ahu Center Topic: Start-up Assistance This webinar provides an overview of the four key areas that prospective and new business owners need to know in starting a business. - Key elements to be a successful business owner - Overview of a business plan and why it is important to have a plan […]

HTDC: America’s Seed Fund – Resources and Moving Forward

Online Webinar

Now that you have learned the ins and outs of the SBIR/STTR programs, you need to know where to find the resources to help you move forward and capture these and other federal funding opportunities. During this session, we will also cover things such as identifying and connecting to key partners, bringing on additional resources […]

HATCH Blue – Ocean Tech: Navigating Blue Economy Opportunities in Hawaii

Learn about Blue Venture Builder – Hawaiʻi: an all-expenses paid three-phase program for aquaculture entrepreneurs to build sustainable solutions for Hawaiʻi’s blue economy—application deadline: Oct 1.   ​Registration closes Monday 16th Sep at 10 am. Late registrations or walk-ins will not be possible due to venue capacity and catering restrictions. ​ Join us to inspire, […]

Hawaii SBDC: Starting a Business in Hawaii

Online Webinar

Have you ever thought about owning your own business? How do you go about doing that . . . * Deciding on a type of business entity? * Setting up your business? * Finding the money to start? * Identifying your customers and marketing your product or services? * Coming up with a business plan? […]

$15

Hawaii SBDC: Starting a Business in Hawaii

Online Webinar

Small business is a vital part of Hawai‘i's economy. Are you thinking of being your own boss and starting your own business? What do you need to know before investing time and money in your idea? Learn the essentials of how to form and operate a legal business in Hawaiʻi. Topics: - Entrepreneurship - Key […]

$15

UH HILO: Agroforestry & Agroecology Seminar with David Sansone and Dr. Miguel Altieri

Online Webinar

David Sansone and Dr. Miguel Altieri will be presenting a training seminar by Zoom on Oct. 14, 4-7 PM HST. Dr. Altieri has been a Professor of Agroecology at UC Berkeley since 1981 in the Department of Environmental Science, Policy and Management. He works closely with farmers to implement principles of intercropping, cover crops, IPM, and […]

NELHA’s 50th Anniversary Open House Event

IT’S HAPPENING!! Help us celebrate this momentous milestone!! Join us for a fun-filled open house event celebrating NELHA’s 50th anniversary and showcasing the innovative blue and green businesses at HOST Park! Date: Saturday, October 19, 2024 Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Location: HOST Park The entire community is welcome to enjoy family-oriented activities and explore the exciting […]

Hawaii SBDC: Starting a Business in Hawaii

Online Webinar

For more information and any questions, contact the Kauai Center at 808-241-3148 or email [email protected]. Learn the characteristics of an entrepreneur, determine if people want your product or service, what are the costs involved in owning your business and the nuts and bolts of getting your business up and running. Speaker(s): Robbie Melton, Kauaʻi Center […]

$15

Hawaii SBDC: How to Write a Business Plan the Easy Way

Online Webinar

For more information and any questions, contact the Kauai Center at 808-241-3148 or email [email protected]. Business plans are essential for your company to be profitable and grow. It helps you map out where you are, where you want to go and how to get there. A Business plan will help you lay out the steps […]

$15

Palamanui Forest Preserve: Monthly Community Workday in the Forest

Palamanui Campus Kailua-Kona, HI, United States

Monthly Community Workday in the Forest Monthly Community Workday is on the second Saturday of the Month. The next one is this Saturday, November 9th. Consider joining us at 8 am between the Elama and Limuwai Buildings of the Hawaiʻi Community College, Pālamanui Campus. Donʻt forget to bring a water bottle, sun protection, and comfortable […]

Free

Hawaii SBDC: Commercial Leasing Basics: Understand the Process, Avoid Pitfalls and Protect Your Business

Online Webinar

Join us for an insightful presentation on navigating the commercial leasing process with confidence. Led by an experienced Hawaii attorney specializing in commercial lease negotiations, you'll gain a step-by-step understanding of the commercial leasing process, discover the critical and often overlooked role of due diligence for tenants, and learn the top three things every business […]

$15

Hawaii SBDC: Starting a Business in Hawaii

Online Webinar

Starting a Business In Hawaiʻi -facilitated by Hawaiʻi SBDC, Maui Center This webinar introduces the fundamentals of starting a business in Hawaiʻi. What defines a business, what planning is required for success, and what registrations are required to be "legal"? FUNDAMENTALS OF STARTING A BUSINESS IN HAWAIʻI ARE YOU READY? • What it takes to be […]

$15

Hawaii SBDC: How to Write a Business Plan

Online Webinar

This webinar provides an overview of the four key areas that prospective and new business owners need to know in starting a business. Key elements to be a successful business owner Overview of a business plan and why it is important to have a plan to establish, market, operate, and ensure profitability of your business […]

$15

Brown Bag: : Navigating Increased Regulatory Challenges in Hawaii’s Aquaculture Industry

Online Webinar

Hawaii court decisions in the last decade may increase the regulatory hurdles and costs for the aquaculture industry. Although the Supreme Court’s decision in Umberger involved the aquarium fish industry and the theDLNR’s aquarium collection permits, the resulting application of Hawaii’s Environmental Policy Act and interpretation of DLNR’s administrative rules may burden the aquaculture industries’ […]

Free

Hawaii SBDC: Quickbooks Online for Beginners

Online Webinar

Learn the basics of QuickBooks Online and get your business finances organized! In this one-hour introductory workshop, you'll discover how to set up your company file, create and manage invoices, track expenses, and run simple financial reports. Perfect for small business owners or anyone new to QuickBooks, this session will cover essential features to help […]

Free

Hawaii SBDC: Starting a Business in Hawaii

Online Webinar

This webinar provides an overview of the four key areas that prospective and new business owners need to know in starting a business. - Key elements to be a successful business owner - Overview of a business plan and why it is important to have a plan to establish, market, operate, and ensure the profitability […]

$15

Google Meet Presentation: Decision Making Tool Kit for Kelp Farmers

Online Webinar

Team Name: Robricks Columbia River Mission Solvers Presenters: Aisuke, Henry, Nirbhuy, Tristan Project Name: Decision-Making tool kit for Kelp farmers - a unique innovation by the team Team information: Our team is a group of four elementary (one-fourth grader and three fifth graders) students who are working towards the FIRST LEGO League Challenge for the […]

Brown Bag Talk: Innovasea’s Solutions for Pre-Existing Farms

Hale Iako Oceanview Conference Room 73-970 Makako Bay Drive, Kailua Kona, HI, United States

  Join us for this exciting Brown Bag Talk - Innovasea's Solutions for Pre-Existing Farms Tuesday, Dec. 10 Noon Oceanview Conference Room Zoom is also available to those who can't attend. Meeting ID: 910 607 1333 Passcode: 9585   Innovasea, a leader in advanced aquatic solutions, provides sustainable and innovative technologies for both open ocean […]

Hawaii Aquaculture Collaborative: Community Backyard Aquaponics Systems Program – Increasing Food Security Through Community

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Title: Hawaiʻi Aquaculture Collaborative brown bag seminar:  Community Backyard Aquaponics Systems Program(C-BAS) – Increasing Food Security through Community Join Zoom Meeting https://hawaii.zoom.us/j/84073856218 Meeting ID: 840 7385 6218 Summary: Extreme local global events since 2020 have driven the focus to prioritize “food security” and “food sovereignty” in program planning. Guam Sea Grant began their Aquaculture/Aquaponics program […]

Hawaii SBDC: Starting a Business in Hawaii

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Small business is a vital part of Hawai‘i's economy. Are you thinking of being your own boss and starting your own business? What do you need to know before investing time and money in your idea? Learn the essentials of how to form and operate a legal business in Hawaiʻi. Topics: - Entrepreneurship - Key […]

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Brown Bag: A Generational Journey Restoring an Ancient Hawaiian Loko Ia

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Get inspired and discuss the prospects ahead: I ka wa mamua – I ka wa mahope “Looking to the past to chart our way forward” A generational journey restoring an ancient Hawaiian Loko Iʻa: hear the story of ancient Hawaiian ponds, their current stewards, and their vision for the next generation to expand opportunities to […]

Hawaii SBDC: Starting a Business in Hawaii

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Starting a Business In Hawaiʻi -facilitated by Hawaiʻi SBDC, Maui Center This webinar is for prospective and new business owners and introduces the fundamentals of starting a business in Hawaiʻi. What defines a business; what planning is required for success; what registrations are needed to "legally" conduct commerce in Hawaiʻi? FUNDAMENTALS OF STARTING A BUSINESS IN […]

Hawaii SBDC: Starting a Business in Hawaii

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Topic: Start-up Assistance Event Description: Have you ever thought about owning your own business? How do you go about doing that . . . * Deciding on a type of business entity? * Setting up your business? * Finding the money to start? * Identifying your customers and marketing your product or services? * Coming […]

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Hawaii SBDC: Doing Business with the Government through the GSA

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Topic: Government Contracting Presented by Hawaii Small Business Development Center, Apex Accelerators, & Lori Falkenstrom, General Services Administration (GSA). Learn what GSA does and how its Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) can assist your business with the federal government. For the past twenty-nine years, Lori has been a Small Business Specialist for […]

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Hawaii SBDC: Starting a Business in Hawaii

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Topic: Start-up Assistance Small business is a vital part of Hawai‘i's economy. Are you thinking of being your own boss and starting your own business? What do you need to know before investing time and money in your idea? Learn the essentials of how to form and operate a legal business in Hawaiʻi. Topics: - […]

$1515

HAC Brown Bag Seminar: Marine and Environmental Research Institute of Pohnpei

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HAC Brown Bag Seminar: Marine and Environmental Research Institute of Pohnpei Simon Ellis is the director of the Marine and Environmental Research Institute of Pohnpei (MERIP) and the Pacific Coordinator/Aquaculture Specialist for the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo Pacific Aquaculture and Coastal Resources Center (UHH-PACRC). More recently, Simon has joined Sea Grant in promoting sustainable […]

Hawaii SBDC: Starting a Business in Hawaii

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This webinar provides an overview of the four key areas that prospective and new business owners need to know in starting a business. - Key elements to be a successful business owner - Overview of a business plan and why it is important to have a plan to establish, market, operate, and ensure the profitability […]

Brown Bag: Fuel for Thought: How to Utilize Earth’s Biggest Carbon Source to Make Sustainable Fuels

Hale Iako Oceanview Conference Room 73-970 Makako Bay Drive, Kailua Kona, HI, United States

  Sea Dragon Energy is inviting you to participate in a discussion about its “seawater-to-jet fuel” project at NELHA and how this one-of-the-kind project can help mitigate climate impacts from fossil fuels and improve energy resilience by increasing energy independence. Tuesday, March 4 Noon Hale Iako Oceanview Conference Room  Suzanne Shaske, Chief Engineer at Sea […]

Kona Founders Mixer

Hale Iako Collaboration Area 75-970 Makako Bay Dr., Kailua-Kona, HI, United States

Come join us for our next Founders Mixer in Kona. Hear about Blue Startups next cohort, Big Island Tech’s Meetup group and Germinate’s latest activities at NELHA the world’s premier aquaculture facility. Pupus, drinks and networking. Don’t miss it.

Hawaii SBDC: Starting a Business in Hawaii

Online Webinar

Starting a Business In Hawaiʻi -facilitated by Hawaiʻi SBDC, Maui Center This webinar is for prospective and new business owners and introduces the fundamentals of starting a business in Hawaiʻi. What defines a business; what planning is required for success; what registrations are required to "legally" conduct commerce in the state of Hawaiʻi? FUNDAMENTALS OF STARTING […]

HOST PARK: Talk Story

Hale Iako Collaboration Area 75-970 Makako Bay Dr., Kailua-Kona, HI, United States

  Join us for an exclusive Talk Story on Wed., April 2, 4:30-6 p.m. in the Hale Iako Collaboration Area. We're pulling back the curtain to reveal the incredible stories behind HOST Park: its rich history, the vision of our new Executive Director, the groundbreaking tech of Ocean Era, and the impact of our community […]

Hawaii SBDC: The Easy Way to Business Bookkeeping: Paper and Excel

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Topic: Business Accounting and Budget Take the stress out of tracking your money and expenses. And be better prepared for next year's tax season. This webinar shows entrepreneurs how to confidently manage their business finances using a simple, no-fuss system with just paper and Excel. Perfect for those who want clarity without learning or buying […]

HDOA: Veterinary Support for Aquaculture

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HDOA Veterinary Support for Aquaculture Speaker bio: Dr. Micah Brodsky serves as the Veterinary Medical Officer for Aquaculture with the Hawaiʻi Department of Agriculture (HDOA). Micah earned his Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and a BFA from the Tyler School of Art, in Philadelphia. Prior to joining HDOA, he spent two […]

Hawaii SBDC: Starting a Business in Hawaii

Online Webinar

Topic: Start-up Assistance Event Description: Have you ever thought about owning your own business? How do you go about doing that . . . Deciding on a type of business entity? Setting up your business? Finding the money to start? Identifying your customers and marketing your product or services? Coming up with a business plan? […]