Filipino Chamber of Commerce of Hawaiʻi Grow Your Biz with Government Support Join us for an evening designed to help small business owners thrive with the support of government programs and resources. This workshop is ideal for entrepreneurs looking to expand and grow their businesses with the assistance of local agencies. ******************* Wednesday, October 23, 2024 Filipino Community Center 94-428 Mokuola St, Waipahu, HI 96797 ******************* Registration: 5:30 pm Workshop: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Light merienda and refreshments will be served Attire: Business Casual ******************* Tickets General Admission: $15 Purchase your tickets by October 18, 2024 *****Ticket information and acknowledgement: Tickets and donations are not a charitable contribution. A processing fee of 2.9% + 30¢ will be applied for payments made through Givebutter.***** ******************* Guest Organizations & Speakers Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism (DBEDT) ⭐ Enterprise Zones Program: Offers tax incentives for businesses located in designated areas to encourage investment and job creation. ⭐ Cybersafe Hawaii: Provides cybersecurity resources and training to help small businesses protect their digital infrastructure. ⭐ Community-based Economic Development (CBED) Loan Program: provides loans for eligible small businesses that are supporting economic development in their communities and expanding their agriculture and value-added agriculture, manufacturing, or wholesaling businesses. 🎤 Speakers Mark J. Ritchie: Branch Chief, Business Support Branch Jason Ushijima: Economic Development Specialist Office of Economic Revitalization (OER) ⭐ Oahu Business Connector: A network that helps businesses connect with resources and each other to foster growth. ⭐ Small Business Connection: Offers tailored support for small business owners through various programs and consultations. ⭐ Startup Business Support Focus Group: Provides insights and mentorship to budding entrepreneurs looking to launch and grow their startups. 🎤 Speakers Alyssa Goslee: OBC Network Administrator Dominique Bird: OBC Resource Connector David Thalenberg: Economic Recovery Corps Fellow ******************* Questions? Contact: Constancio Paranal, 816-682-7905