ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Kinabukasan Series #3: IMPORT 101
Are you interested in importing goods to Hawaii? This workshop will cover how to start importing, requirements, and the role of the customs broker to make sure your goods arrive safely to you. Hear from customs brokers and from an experienced importer about lessons
learned and best practices.

FREE Virtual Event
Date: Wednesday, September 16th
Time: 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.

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Hawaii Energy Relief Grant for your business

The Energy Relief Grant provides funding for energy efficiency improvements for Hawai‘i businesses that are experiencing economic losses due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Hawai‘i Energy will disburse $600,000 to nonprofits, small businesses and other qualifying organizations for the first round of this grant program. A second round of funding with an additional $400,000 will open for applications in October 2020 and due on November 30, 2020 (more information will be released in October for this second round).

APPLICATIONS DUE ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 AT 5:00 P.M. HST.
Contact Eileen Lacaden at or (808) 848-8576. Click here for more details.

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Rent Relief and Housing Assistance Program to Help Those at Risk of Eviction

• Gov. Ige announced a $100 million rent relief and housing assistance program to provide qualified Hawaii residents at risk of eviction monthly rent and financial counseling, administered through Aloha United Way and Catholic Charities Hawai‘i.
• Applications for assistance are now being accepted for rent payments due between Aug. 1 and Dec. 28.
• For more information on eligibility or to apply, visit www.hihousinghelp.com or contact Aloha United Way or Catholic Charities Hawai‘i.

 

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