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(CNHA, Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement) Hawaiian Council is a member-based non-profit organization that has served the Native Hawaiian community since 2001. Organization participates in political advocacy, provides vocational programs through a professional trade academy, provides financial assistance to lessees on Hawaiian home lands, and emergency mortgage, rent, and utilities assistance programs. SBA Microloan Program Starting March 1, 2021 the Hawaiian Council will be accepting loans from $2,500 to $50,000 without a capital contribution from the client. SBA Microloans are oriented to acquisition of inventory, materials, furniture and commercial equipment, improvements to physical plant and working capital. We provide business technical assistance free of charge for the life of the loan. Collateral may be required according to the risk and viability of the business to be financed. Lending is subject to availability of SBA funding. The Kealahou Initiative (Kī) is designed to support the development of ʻōpio leaders through entrepreneurship and innovation. This program is for opio ages 14 years old - 30 years old ready to take their creative ideas and passions through the design and entrepreneurial process, where you can start your own business, social movement, or government initiative. This program will help ʻōpio go from idea to being pitch-ready for investors and supporters at the rate that is best for them. KUHANA ​The Hawaiian Council is launching KuHana Cohort 6 – Food Systems Edition this coming January 10, 2022. All Hawaii-based food-system related (farmers, distributors, value-add) businesses are welcome to apply. Preference will be given to Hawaiian Council members and Hawaiian or minority-owned businesses. Top performers from this cohort will be invited to compete in the Mahiai Match-Up Competition hosted by Kamehameha Schools, where the winners will have an opportunity for an agricultural land or commercial property agreement to expand their company operations. Hawaiian Trade Academy The Hawaiian Trades Program works to raise the household income of families in Hawaii. This program consists of an accelerator class that takes place over a 10-week span (3 hours per week). Participants leave the program with numerous certifications like CDL licenses, OSHA-10 certification, respiratory and first aid training, financial literacy and job placement assistance. We specialize in Carpentry, Fire Fighting, Police, Solar Technicians, Electrical, CDL Licensing. SBA Microloan Program Starting March 1, 2021 CNHA will be accepting loans from $2,500 to $50,000 without a capital contribution from the client. SBA Microloans are oriented to acquisition of inventory, materials, furniture and commercial equipment, improvements to physical plant and working capital. We provide business technical assistance free of charge for the life of the loan. Collateral may be required according to the risk and viability of the business to be financed. Lending is subject to availability of SBA funding. The Kealahou Initiative (Kī) is designed to support the development of ʻōpio leaders through entrepreneurship and innovation. This program is for ʻōpio ages 14 - 30 years old ready to take their creative ideas and passions through the design and entrepreneurial process, where you can start your own business, social movement, or government initiative. This program will help ʻōpio go from idea to being pitch-ready for investors and supporters at the rate that is best for them. KŪHANA ​The Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement is launching KūHana Cohort 6 – Food Systems Edition this coming January 10, 2022. All Hawaiʻi-based food-system related (farmers, distributors, value-add) businesses are welcome to apply. Preference will be given to CNHA members and Hawaiian or minority-owned businesses. Top performers from this cohort will be invited to compete in the Mahiʻai Match-Up Competition hosted by Kamehameha Schools, where the winners will have an opportunity for an agricultural land or commercial property agreement to expand their company operations. He lei no nā aliʻi. Throughout the year, we celebrate and remember our aliʻi and how their lives and the work they did continue to impact our community. Follow along with us virtually as we explore the legacy of our aliʻi across the pae ʻāina. Hawaiian Trade Academy The Hawaiian Trades Program works to raise the household income of families in Hawai’i. This program consists of an accelerator class that takes place over a 10-week span (3 hours per week). Participants leave the program with numerous certifications like CDL licenses, OSHA-10 certification, respiratory and first aid training, financial literacy and job placement assistance. We specialize in Carpentry, Fire Fighting, Police, Solar Technicians, Electrical, CDL Licensing Recognizing ʻōiwi leaders From Haʻehaʻe to Lehua, the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement is partnering with Kamehameha Schools to elevate and support the development of our emerging ʻōiwi leaders in our community through the Empowering ʻŌiwi Leadership Award (E OLA). This unique recognition will be given to Native Hawaiians who exemplify leadership qualities and are engaged in their community. The recipient of this recognition will also be given a monetary award to help elevate their work. Qualifications Applicants must be: Nominated by a community leader Native Hawaiian Provide periodic updates into their development and use of funding for a look book Agree to follow-up surveys or discussions regarding E OLA Open to all ages