• Hawaii Island SBDC Hosting Hands-On Capital Readiness Workshop in Kona 3/7

    February 23, 2026

    The Hawaiʻi Island Small Business Development Center is hosting a workshop on Saturday, March 7, for small businesses preparing for financing, startup or expansion, or strengthening their financial management skills to apply for loans, grants, and other funding.

     

    Chamber members are eligible for a discounted rate of $5 to attend, versus $15, using the code RESOURCE. 

     

    Kona Capital Readiness Workshop Details:

    Date: Saturday, March 7, 2026
    Location: NELHA Hale I‘ākō Conference Room 2nd floor


    Two Sessions Available:
    10:00 AM – 12:00 PM 
    1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

     

    Registration Link (10 AM – 12 Noon Session):

    https://clients.hisbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=5460002

     

    Registration Link (1 PM – 3 PM Session):
    https://clients.hisbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=5460003

     

     

    Workshop Highlights

    • Hands-on guidance and mentoring using SumoSum.com, an easy-to-use financial projection software
    • Accessible on laptop, tablet, or smartphone
    • Step-by-step individual Mentors to support business owners in building clear, lender-ready projections
    • Ideal for entrepreneurs preparing for financing—including SSBCI loans, grants, or HCL loan products
    • Ideal for those determining if a new business would be viable based on inputs and an AI-generated summary report.


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