2023 Program Schedule:
Apr 14: Application opens
May 31: Application closes
May 30: Online Applicant interviews begin
July 19: Cohort acceptance announcement & press release
Aug 02: Opening Session***
Aug 09: Financial Mgmt. - Overview of Closely Held Businesses
Aug 16: Financial Mgmt. - Understanding Your Business Financial Statements
Aug 23: Financial Mgmt. - Financial Plan & Cash Budget
Aug 30: Financial Mgmt. - Strategies for Growth & Funding Sources
Sep 06: Resources for Growth Speed Mentoring***
Sep 13: Journeys to Success panel
Sep 22: Marketing Session***
Sep 23: Marketing Session***
Sep 27: Focus on People - Attracting, Hiring & Retaining Top Talent
Oct 05: Graduation Ceremony***
*** Neighbor Island cohort members attend in-person
The program sessions will take place between August 2 - October 5, most Wednesday evening from either 5:00-7:30pm or 5:30-8:00pm, at Central Pacific Bank corporate headquarters in Downtown Honolulu. Exceptions include the following sessions: Marketing 201 sessions taking place on Friday, Sept. 22 from 5:30-8:00pm and Saturday, Sept. 23 from 9:00a-3:00p, Graduation will take place on Thursday, Oct. 5 from 4:30-7:30pm at YWCA Oahu.
Disclaimer: The scheduled dates and times may be subject to change without prior notice. In person attendance is required but may be a hybrid of in-person and remote learning for neighbor island attendees only.