
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

Chuck Lopez
Business Development Specialist

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]