19th Annual Hawaii Government Contracting Forum
The Hawaiʻi MBDA Business Center provides customized business solutions for Hawaiʻi’s minority entrepreneurs.
The Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) is part of the U.S. Department of Commerce and is the only Federal Government agency solely dedicated to the growth and global competitiveness of minority business enterprises (MBEs).
Operated by the University of Hawaiʻi, the Hawaiʻi MBDA Business Center is proud to support local MBEs
Our Services
Business Analysis
Process Improvement
Business Plan Development
Market Access
Procurement Guidance
Business Certifications: 8(a), HUBZone, DBE
Market Research and Planning
Capital Access
Financial, credit, and risk analysis
SBA and conventional loan preparation
General financial counseling
Our Team
Chris Rachal
Business Development Program Manager
Chuck Lopez
Business Development Specialist
The Hawaiʻi MBDA Business Center is part of a network of Centers fostering the establishment and growth of minority-owned businesses in America. The Center is partnered with the University of Hawai‘i at Manoa, Shidler College of Business, under the management of the Pacific Business Center Program. The Center is Federally funded by the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA), U.S. Department of Commerce.
Hawaiʻi MBDA Business Center
University of Hawaiʻi, Shidler College of Business
2404 Maile Way, A414b
Honolulu, HI 96822
Telephone: 808.956.0850
Fax: 808.956.0851
E-mail: [email protected]