Pulauhala: Expanding Small Business Intelligence

Past workshops.

Bringing indigenous communities together by strengthening minority owned small businesses on Molokai.

 About the program

  • Pulaulala is an accelerator program looking for Molokai-based small businesses, entrepreneurs, and start-ups, that are interested in learning & expanding their companies.

  • Our program includes, but is not limited to:

    • Workshops

    • Monthly one-on-one consultations

    • Mentor matching with industry experts based on needs and stage of business

    • Support for branding & narrative

    • Introduction to new sales channels

    • Access to capital

    • Invitation to sell products at one of the largest events in Hawaiʻi

  • Did you know that many of our workshops are free to members of the community? More information and updates for our event can be found on our Instagram @HoakaMana. You can also contact ulana@hoakamana.org to subscribe to our newsletter.

Cohort one

  • Amber Kaholoaa

    Miah Music Molokai, LLC

  • Anuhea Beair

    Sweet Kole

  • Arianna Patterson

    Arianna Photography, LLC

  • Aulani Hiro

    Girl Gang Inspired

  • Desiree Cabreros

    Hana Kupono Venison

  • Kenneth Adachi

    IB808

  • Lehua Paris Greenwell

    Hulalei Designs

  • Lesley Ann Escobar

    FarmGirl Kinis/ Farm Girl Hawaii

  • Nani Kahinu

    NaʻIke, Ltd

  • Sharlah Gloor

    Spencer Baby

  • Solana Adachi

    Palaʻelaʻe

  • Rufina Kaauwai

    Rosebuds Creations

  • Vanalouise Naehu

    Convyk

  • Whitnelle Phifer

    Hiwahiwa Inspirationz

Funded (in part) through a grant with the U.S. Small Business Administration. All opinions, conclusions, and/or recommendations expressed herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA.