Hawaii
Honolulu, Hawaii
The Patsy T. Mink Center for Business and Leadership (MCBL)
The Patsy T. Mink Center for Business & Leadership (MCBL) was established by YWCA O‘ahu, the U.S. Small Business Administration and a community of partners to become the only Women’s Business Center (WBC) in Hawai‘i. WBCs are designed to assist women in starting and growing small businesses, and seek to “level the playing field” for women entrepreneurs who still face unique obstacles in the business world. MCBL is named in honor of Patsy T. Mink for her dedication to helping women through legislative reforms. She was a transformative leader and a national voice for gender equality, education, peace, and so much more.
Women’s Fund of Hawai’i
The Women’s Fund of Hawai’i is proud to support women and girls throughout the beautiful islands. From business and industry leaders to community organizers and thought leaders, this organization looks to help and empower women of all types. Offering business resources, professional connections, and general philanthropic support of Hawaii’s female population is their top goal.
Hawaii MBDA Business Center
The Hawaii MBDA Business Center fosters the establishment and growth of minority-owned businesses in America.The center works with minority business enterprises to generate increased financing and contract opportunities and to create and retain jobs.
Young Women’s Christian Association of Oahu
Young Women’s Christian Association of Oahu offers one-on-one business counseling, innovative workshops, and minority certification training offered in safe, nurturing, and empowering environments.
SCORE Hawaii
SCORE Hawaii mentors deliver valuable and practical advice. Whether you are a start-up or an existing business, our business experts will help you and your business achieve new goals.
Professional Women’s Network of Hawaii
The Professional Women’s Network is dedicated to supporting businesswomen in Hawaii, acting on the premise that mutual support is a necessary factor in bringing about personal growth and business success.
Small Business Development Center of Hawaii
Established in 1990, the Hawaii Small Business Development Center is the only state-wide business assistance organization in Hawaii. Our confidential business advising services are provided to our clients at no charge. We are a member of America’s Small Business Development Centers (ASBDC), encompassing over 1,000 full-time business service centers and 5,000 employees providing business advice and training to over 1.25 million clients annually.