Project Ho`omana Application Form

Project Ho`omana Application Form
APPLICATION DUE ON Friday, May 31, 2026 at 11:59pm

Once you begin this application, you may save it at any time and return to it later. To save, click the save button at the bottom of the page and a "continue to edit" link will be emailed to the email address provided in the application.

The cost of this course is $200 per business for non-members and $50 for members of the Native Hawaiian Chamber of Commerce. All Chamber members who complete the course will receive a $50 rebate. Non-members who complete the course will receive an annual NHCC Small Firm Business Membership.

If you need assistance with this application, please email Andrew Rosen at andrew@nativehawaiianchamberofcommerce.org
Confirm your ability to attend all classes

Time: 7:30 to 9:30 a.m.

Dates:

Module I: June 8-10 & June 15-17

Module II: July 6-8 & July 13-15

Module III: August 3-5 & August 10-12

Location:

Shidler Lab, University of Hawaii at Manoa.
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Your Name*

First NameLast Name
Your Email*

Confirmation Emailexample@example.com
Your Title*
Business Name*
Business Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Is this a Native Hawaiian Business? (Is your business at least 50% owned or controlled by Native Hawaiians?)*

YesNo
Would you like to join the Native Hawaiian Chamber of Commerce?*

I'm already a memberYesNo
Is your business registered?*

YesNo
What stage is your business currently in?*

Pre-startup (business not yet launched)Startup (approx. 0–2 years)Stabilizing (approx. 2–5 years)Growing (approx. 5+ years)Plateaued or PivotingNot sure
Business Structure*

Startup/Not RegisteredC-CorpS-CorpSingle Member LLC or LLLCMultiple Member LLC or LLLCPartnershipSole ProprietorshipCooperativeNonprofitOther
Business Infrastructure*
Industry*
Gross Business Revenues from your most recently completed Federal Tax Return*
Net income from your most recently completed Federal Tax Return? (This is your gross revenues minus all expenses)*
Year of most recently completed Federal Tax Return*
Total FTE in previous fiscal year (Total hours worked for all employees divided by 52, divided by 40)*
What is your current total amount of business debt?*
What sources of capital has your business accessed in the past year? (Select all that apply)*

GrantsBank LoansCredit CardsCommunity Development Financial Institution (CDFI) loansVenture CapitalPersonal SavingsFriends or family membersDecline to answer
Please indicate if your business is owned or controlled 50% or more by any of the following underserved communities (select all that apply)*

Other Pacific Islanders (non-Hawaiian)Entrepreneurs with DisabilitiesMahu Entrepreneurs (LGBTQ+)Rural EntrepreneursSocial & Economically Disadvantaged Small BusinessVeteran and Military EntrepreneursWomen EntrepreneursNot sureNone of the above
Does your business currently hold any SBA certifications? (select all that apply)*

Women-owned small businessSBA Mentor-Protege ProgramHUBZone ProgramB CorpLGBT BusinessOtherNot sureNone of the above

Current Needs - provide an answer for each row below*

Rows	0 - No Need	1 - Low Need	2 - Moderate Need	3 - Exceptional Need	Not Sure
Accounting
Business Budgeting
Business Planning
Compliance
Credit Repair
Financial Forecasting
Grant Writing Training
Human Resources
Legal/Contractual
Marketing
Market Research
Mentorship
Non-Employee Insurance
Pitching to Investors
Pricing Strategies
Project Management
Relevant Training in Your Field
Sources of Capital
Taxes

What has been your experience to date with business planning (or not) and what are some specific challenges you are having with business planning? You may discuss any previous plans including informal plans, or any overarching ways you go about focusing on how to develop your business. (1000 characters max)*
In what ways have you attempted to develop the brand identity of your business (or not), and what have been your main challenges? (1000 characters max)*
Please describe to the best of your ability who you believe your target market is today. (A target market is the group(s) of people you think will most likely buy your product or service while producing a profit) (1000 characters max)*
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