Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 33, Number 6, 1 June 2016 — GRADUATES SHARE AN ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

GRADUATES SHARE AN ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT

The most recent Hi'ilei Aloha Entrepreneurship Training Class graduation ceremony included 1 8 Native Hawaiians who spent eight weeks learning how to start a business in Hawai'i. The ceremony featured presentations by all 1 8 graduates, who pitched their business proposals to their classmates, family, supportive business owners and prospective lenders, including OHA, whose Mālama Loan program offers access to capital for qualified borrowers. Visit www.hiilei.org/events for information on upcoming entrepreneurship classes. Visit www.oha.org/malamaloan to find out more about the Native Hawaiian Revolving Loan Fund. - Photo: īreena Shapiro