{"id":2554,"date":"2022-04-12T08:19:39","date_gmt":"2022-04-12T08:19:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mysetaside.com\/news-and-events\/?p=2554"},"modified":"2022-04-12T08:23:09","modified_gmt":"2022-04-12T08:23:09","slug":"sba-hawaii-pacific-islands-district-office-news-upcoming-events-4","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mysetaside.com\/news-and-events\/sba-hawaii-pacific-islands-district-office-news-upcoming-events-4\/","title":{"rendered":"SBA Hawaii-Pacific Islands District Office &#8211; News &#038; Upcoming Events"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style>\ntable tbody tr:nth-of-type(odd) {\n    background-color: #fff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div style=\"line-height:1.4;margin:0;padding:0;width:100%!important\">\n<div><a name=\"m_3031075941373281715_x_gd_top\" id=\"m_3031075941373281715x_gd_top\"><\/a>\n<table width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" border=\"0\" align=\"center\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"margin:0;padding:0;width:100%!important\">\n<table width=\"100%\" align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" id=\"m_3031075941373281715x_yahoo\" style=\"border-collapse:collapse\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"100%\" id=\"m_3031075941373281715x_row-1\" bgcolor=\"#002e6d\" style=\"background-color:#002e6d\">\n<div style=\"max-width:600px;width:100%;margin:0 auto\">\n<table width=\"100%\" align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"border-collapse:collapse\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td id=\"m_3031075941373281715x_view-in-browser\" width=\"100%\" bgcolor=\"#002e6d\" style=\"background-color:#002e6d;padding:5px 20px\">\n<p align=\"center\" style=\"text-align:center;line-height:1.1;font-family:sans-serif;color:#ffffff;font-size:14px;margin:0\">\nSBA HAWAII-PACIFIC ISLANDS DISTRICT OFFICE &#8211; 4\/7\/2022<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"100%\" id=\"m_3031075941373281715x_row-2\" bgcolor=\"#002e6d\" style=\"border-left-style:none;border-right-style:none;border-top-style:none;background-color:#002e6d;padding:10px 0px 20px\">\n<div style=\"max-width:600px;width:100%;margin:0 auto\">\n<table width=\"100%\" align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"border-collapse:collapse\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td id=\"m_3031075941373281715x_main-header\" width=\"100%\" align=\"center\" bgcolor=\"#002e6d\" style=\"background-color:#002e6d;padding:20px 30px\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"u s small business administration\" width=\"290\" height=\"80\" style=\"width:290px;height:auto!important;max-height:auto!important;border:none\" src=\"https:\/\/ci3.googleusercontent.com\/proxy\/uFEBhEJBngsEQxBTpCLX6lwg36XJkXSBRdsLtoTgd5B1vIrDp9lfVM2VGvGW9cSR9TvEY6aAbX0rcS3ikCKjRP0ZewnKQV3EKiFc7PA7ZeTE9bRaawxjkoY6sd69JqELYSSFvGwUfIiOldyTzhLEaA7641-A75b6JhVp-BNQ2kk=s0-d-e1-ft#https:\/\/content.govdelivery.com\/attachments\/fancy_images\/USSBA\/2018\/09\/2144901\/final-horiz-white_original.png\" class=\"CToWUd\">\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"100%\" id=\"m_3031075941373281715x_row-3\" bgcolor=\"#f2f2f2\" style=\"background-color:#f2f2f2;padding:20px 0px\">\n<div style=\"max-width:600px;width:100%;margin:0 auto\">\n<table width=\"100%\" align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"border-collapse:collapse\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td id=\"m_3031075941373281715x_main-body\" width=\"100%\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff;padding:30px\">\n<table width=\"100%\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"border-collapse:collapse\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Hazel Beck\" width=\"173\" height=\"180\" align=\"right\" hspace=\"7\" style=\"width:173px;height:auto!important;float:right;max-height:auto!important;border:none\" src=\"https:\/\/ci3.googleusercontent.com\/proxy\/q9m2XP1t0M_Hc2riPWkHtWV8Z70VcS2ruq5cZOU-tiMa05KuhFtt7Q0EACMe_B-tWBZENCuBxQPB-ZshgHD18M0dG3RdncmLPULGK1Dhv_L_Eqx8b77u0uBQS7jrrbMcOyspylGFu-3qchqs1akYYoYYrEzfOuJy5ScFFSYpmiqv2xSPYDs=s0-d-e1-ft#https:\/\/content.govdelivery.com\/attachments\/fancy_images\/USSBA\/2022\/04\/5759426\/4050400\/hazel-beck-headshot_crop.jpg\" class=\"CToWUd\">\n<h1 align=\"left\" style=\"line-height:1.1;font-weight:bold;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:28px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 20px\">\nISLAND BIZ<\/h1>\n<p align=\"left\" style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 10px\">\nAloha, everyone!&nbsp; It\u2019s great to start venturing out to in-person meetings and conferences.&nbsp; Many small businesses are re-opening.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\" style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 10px\">\nBefore your resume full operations, consider taking your management team on a planning retreat to rebuild and reimagine your company.&nbsp; Areas of focus include:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"list-style-position:inside\">\n<li style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 7px\">\nYour company\u2019s goals \u2013 1-year, 3-year and 5-year<\/li><li style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 7px\">\nYour company\u2019s culture\n<ul style=\"list-style-position:inside\">\n<li style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 7px\">\nDoes it still support your vision?<\/li><li style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 7px\">\nIt is a powerful tool to attract the best talent<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/li><li style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 7px\">\nYour company\u2019s structure\n<ul style=\"list-style-position:inside\">\n<li style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 7px\">\nDoes it support how you envision doing business<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/li><li style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 7px\">\nWork schedule\n<ul style=\"list-style-position:inside\">\n<li style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 7px\">\nHybrid<\/li><li style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 7px\">\nFlexibility<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/li><li style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 7px\">\nStaffing\n<ul style=\"list-style-position:inside\">\n<li style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 7px\">\nHire for fit<\/li><li style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 7px\">\nNo panic hiring!<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/li><li style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 7px\">\nProducts and services offered<\/li><li style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 7px\">\nFiscal\n<ul style=\"list-style-position:inside\">\n<li style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 7px\">\nCurrent financial state of the company<\/li><li style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 7px\">\nWhat does the company need to build &amp; grow?<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/li><li style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 7px\">\nMarketing\n<ul style=\"list-style-position:inside\">\n<li style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 7px\">\nWebsite<\/li><li style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 7px\">\nSocial media<\/li><li style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 7px\">\nDigital marketing<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/li><\/ul>\n<p align=\"left\" style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 10px\">\nCreate your plan and bring your company back strong!<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\" style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 10px\">\nMark your calendars for a virtual agriculture event \u2013 \u2018Veteran Grown:&nbsp; How To Grow New Farmers\u2019 &#8211; on April 26<sup>th<\/sup> from 8 AM to 11:30 AM HST.&nbsp; This event, spanning 5 time zones, will feature 4 panel sessions with subject matter experts sharing best\n practices and resources on:<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\" style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 10px\">\n&#8211; Is Farming and Ranching For Me?<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\" style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 10px\">\n&#8211; How to Find My Farm?<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\" style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 10px\">\n&#8211; How to Finance My Farm?<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\" style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 10px\">\n&#8211; New Farmer Resources<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\" style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 10px\">\nTwo of the panels will be moderated by the Hawaii-Pacific Islands SBA District Office and the San Diego SBA District Office. See registration details in this newsletter.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\" style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 10px\">\nSee you next month!<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\" style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 10px\">\nHazel<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div>\n<div>\n<hr>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h1 align=\"left\" style=\"line-height:1.1;font-weight:bold;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:28px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 20px\">\n<strong>Veteran Grown: How to Grow New Farmers<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p align=\"left\" style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 15px\">\nby&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDAsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA0MDcuNTYwOTI2NzEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5ldmVudGJyaXRlLmNvbS9vL3NvY2FsLXZldGVyYW5zLWJ1c2luZXNzLW91dHJlYWNoLWNlbnRlci12Ym9jLTMzMDU2MzE4NzMxP3V0bV9tZWRpdW09ZW1haWwmdXRtX3NvdXJjZT1nb3ZkZWxpdmVyeSJ9.FSQ2FM89HuC9ML12RQ6WYbeu-xFCeVlWBc25et_mF9w\/s\/2183917826\/br\/129507252595-l\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#0b97dd;text-decoration:underline;word-break:break-word\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDAsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA0MDcuNTYwOTI2NzEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5ldmVudGJyaXRlLmNvbS9vL3NvY2FsLXZldGVyYW5zLWJ1c2luZXNzLW91dHJlYWNoLWNlbnRlci12Ym9jLTMzMDU2MzE4NzMxP3V0bV9tZWRpdW09ZW1haWwmdXRtX3NvdXJjZT1nb3ZkZWxpdmVyeSJ9.FSQ2FM89HuC9ML12RQ6WYbeu-xFCeVlWBc25et_mF9w\/s\/2183917826\/br\/129507252595-l&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1649761953231000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1biVyopF-tALHvkTqXpNzM\">SoCal\n Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC)<\/a><\/p>\n<p align=\"left\" style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 15px\">\nThe scarcest crop grown in agriculture today is new farmers! If you&#8217;re a Veteran and ever thought about farming or ranching, join us for the next event in our Veteran Grown series \u2013 How To Grow New Farmers. If you know you want to farm or ranch but don\u2019t know\n where to start, this workshop is for you!<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\" style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 15px\">\nThe SoCal Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC) and its partners have teamed up with Global Business Incubation and Welcome Home Vets for a resource and information-packed 1\/2 day online event.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\" style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 15px\">\nFarmers, Ranchers &amp; Agriculture Experts will discuss:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 7px\">\nIs Farming or Ranching for Me?<\/li><li style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 7px\">\nFinding My Farm (Lease vs. Buy)<\/li><li style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 7px\">\nFinancing My Farm<\/li><li style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 7px\">\nNew Farmer Resources<\/li><\/ul>\n<p align=\"left\" style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 15px\">\nThis event spans 5 time zones. Farmers, ranchers and resource providers will be tuned in from New York to Hawaii.<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\" style=\"text-align:center;line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;margin:0 0 15px\">\n<strong>Tuesday, April 26, 2022<\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\" style=\"text-align:center;line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;margin:0 0 15px\">\n<strong>8:00 a.m. \u2013 11:30 a.m. HST<\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"left\" style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 15px\">\nZoom information will be sent out one day before event. Please register on here on Eventbrite:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA0MDcuNTYwOTI2NzEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5ldmVudGJyaXRlLmNvbS9lL3ZldGVyYW4tZ3Jvd24taG93LXRvLWdyb3ctbmV3LWZhcm1lcnMtdGlja2V0cy0yNjI3OTk0OTkzNzc_dXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5In0.7EpJKGmyLMVO9gySjaFaEhvqQKuTf-FlbueEEv7Kb9o\/s\/2183917826\/br\/129507252595-l\" style=\"color:#0b97dd;text-decoration:underline;word-break:break-word\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA0MDcuNTYwOTI2NzEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5ldmVudGJyaXRlLmNvbS9lL3ZldGVyYW4tZ3Jvd24taG93LXRvLWdyb3ctbmV3LWZhcm1lcnMtdGlja2V0cy0yNjI3OTk0OTkzNzc_dXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5In0.7EpJKGmyLMVO9gySjaFaEhvqQKuTf-FlbueEEv7Kb9o\/s\/2183917826\/br\/129507252595-l&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1649761953231000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3D9dT6hU8d094f4EsA3elE\" rel=\"noopener\">Veteran\n Grown: How to Grow New Farmers Tickets, Tue, Apr 26, 2022 at 9:00 AM | Eventbrite<\/a><\/p>\n<p align=\"left\" style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 15px\">\nQuestions? Email <a href=\"mailto:socalvboc@miracosta.edu\" style=\"color:#0b97dd;text-decoration:underline;word-break:break-word\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\nsocalvboc@miracosta.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\" style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 15px\">\nVeterans Business Outreach Centers are funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.<\/p>\n<div>\n<div>\n<hr>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h1 align=\"left\" style=\"line-height:1.1;font-weight:bold;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:28px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 20px\">\n<strong>Can SBA Help My Business?<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p align=\"left\" style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 15px\">\nWhat You Need to Know<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\" style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 15px\">\nEvery day, the U.S. Small Business Administration assists potential and existing small business owners start, grow and succeed.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\" style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 15px\">\nWhat does SBA offer to small business owners?&nbsp; While the programs are many and varied, the qualifications for each are specific. Take advantage of this free opportunity to meet one-on-one with your SBA representative who will help navigate and explain SBA Programs\n and resources available to you.&nbsp; <em><strong>Ask us about<\/strong><\/em><em>:<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 7px\">\nLoans for working capital <em><strong>\u2013<\/strong><\/em> <em><strong>SBA Express, Export Express &amp; Veterans Advantage Programs<\/strong><\/em><em>;<\/em>\n<\/li><li style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 7px\">\nLong-term financing to purchase or renovate business real estate or major equipment\n<em><strong>\u2013 the SBA 504 Loan Program<\/strong><\/em> <\/li><li style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 7px\">\nGovernment contracting certifications and assistance <em><strong>\u2013 SBA\u2019s 8(a) Business Development &amp; Other Government Contracting Programs<\/strong><\/em><em>.<\/em>\n<\/li><\/ul>\n<p align=\"left\" style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 15px\">\nIn coordination with participating lenders, an experienced SBA Specialist will be available for a\n<strong>30\u2011minute confidential consultation<\/strong>. Appointments are required. Walk-ins may be accepted if time allows.<\/p>\n<h1 align=\"left\" style=\"line-height:1.1;font-weight:bold;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:28px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 20px\">\n<strong><u>Upcoming Resource Days:<\/u><\/strong><\/h1>\n<p align=\"left\" style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 15px\">\n<strong>Wednesday, April 27, 2022<\/strong><br>\n9:00 a.m. \u2013 3:00 p.m.<br>\n<strong>Central Pacific Bank- Kalihi Branch<\/strong><br>\n2024 N. King Street, Suite 100<br>\nHonolulu, HI 96819<br>\nContact: Keith Shiroma, VP &amp; Branch Manager<br>\n(808) 544-5117 or keith.shiroma@cpb.bank<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\" style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 15px\">\n<strong>Thursday, April 28, 2022<\/strong><br>\n9:00 a.m. \u2013 3:00 p.m.<br>\n<strong>First Hawaiian Bank \u2013 Kalihi Branch<\/strong><br>\n2250 N. King Street<br>\nHonolulu, HI 96819<br>\nContact: Mike Anduha, VP &amp; Banking Center Manager<br>\n(808) 525-8848 or <a href=\"mailto:manduha@fhb.com.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">manduha@fhb.com.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p align=\"left\" style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 15px\">\n<strong>Tuesday, May 3, 2022<\/strong><br>\n9:00 a.m. \u2013 3:00 p.m.<br>\n<strong>Home Street Bank<\/strong><br>\n4211 Waialae Avenue, Suite 101<br>\nHonolulu, HI 96816<br>\nContact: Mary Dale, SBA<br>\n(808) 460-8970 or <a href=\"mailto:mary.dale@sba.gov\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">mary.dale@sba.gov<\/a><\/p>\n<p align=\"left\" style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 15px\">\n<strong>Tuesday, May 19, 2022<\/strong><br>\n9:00 a.m. \u2013 3:00 p.m.<br>\n<strong>Home Street Bank<\/strong><br>\n2 King Street<br>\nHonolulu, HI 96813<br>\nContact: Mary Dale, SBA<br>\n(808) 460-8970 or <a href=\"mailto:mary.dale@sba.gov\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">mary.dale@sba.gov<\/a><\/p>\n<div>\n<div>\n<hr>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p align=\"left\" style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 15px\">\nGo to <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sba.gov\/hi\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/www.sba.gov\/hi&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1649761953231000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2QUwY08iQeWGcgnaexTGj9\" rel=\"noopener\">www.sba.gov\/hi<\/a><\/strong> and&nbsp;check out the Small Business Events section to register or find out about more events.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\" style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 15px\">\n<strong>WOSB Roundtable: Last Minute Tax Filing Tips for FY 2021<br>\n<\/strong>Presented by: The Patsy T. Mink Center for Business &amp; Leadership (MCBL)<br>\nApril 11, 2022, Monday, 12:00 noon \u2013 1:00 p.m.<br>\nRegistration\/more information: <a href=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDIsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA0MDcuNTYwOTI2NzEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL2JpdC5seS8zODBPclczP3V0bV9tZWRpdW09ZW1haWwmdXRtX3NvdXJjZT1nb3ZkZWxpdmVyeSJ9.tzsZdx73UTtpiW0lOa0Vpd8hMUVge9a9D3LvKHjp3_g\/s\/2183917826\/br\/129507252595-l\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#0b97dd;text-decoration:underline;word-break:break-word\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDIsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA0MDcuNTYwOTI2NzEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL2JpdC5seS8zODBPclczP3V0bV9tZWRpdW09ZW1haWwmdXRtX3NvdXJjZT1nb3ZkZWxpdmVyeSJ9.tzsZdx73UTtpiW0lOa0Vpd8hMUVge9a9D3LvKHjp3_g\/s\/2183917826\/br\/129507252595-l&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1649761953231000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3aq3HhJAtmksHzQZiuHrTG\">\nhttps:\/\/bit.ly\/380OrW3<\/a> (link is case sensitive)<strong><br>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"left\" style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 15px\">\n<strong>Kickstart Your Business Post-Pandemic (In-Person)<\/strong><br>\nPresented by: SBA<br>\nApril 13, 2022, Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. \u2013 10:00 a.m.<br>\nHawaii Foreign &#8211; Trade Zone No. 9<br>\n521 Ala Moana Boulevard<br>\nHonolulu, HI 96813<br>\nRegistration\/more information: <a href=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDMsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA0MDcuNTYwOTI2NzEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwOi8vc2JhaGkuZXZlbnRicml0ZS5jb20vP3V0bV9tZWRpdW09ZW1haWwmdXRtX3NvdXJjZT1nb3ZkZWxpdmVyeSJ9.AL3oeB7CFT4AtYU03wuGJYIQJm-CewzVrY8wXjRYemk\/s\/2183917826\/br\/129507252595-l\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#0b97dd;text-decoration:underline;word-break:break-word\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDMsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA0MDcuNTYwOTI2NzEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwOi8vc2JhaGkuZXZlbnRicml0ZS5jb20vP3V0bV9tZWRpdW09ZW1haWwmdXRtX3NvdXJjZT1nb3ZkZWxpdmVyeSJ9.AL3oeB7CFT4AtYU03wuGJYIQJm-CewzVrY8wXjRYemk\/s\/2183917826\/br\/129507252595-l&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1649761953231000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0b6tcksI-xDctvUq-OpLpZ\">\nhttp:\/\/sbahi.eventbrite.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p align=\"left\" style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 15px\">\n<strong>8(a), HUBZone and Certifications Workshop<\/strong><br>\nPresented by: SBA<br>\nApril 14, 2022, Thursday, 2:00 p.m. \u2013 3:30 p.m. HST<br>\nApril 15, 2022, Friday, 10:00 a.m. \u2013 11:30 a.m. Guam ST<br>\nRegistration\/more information: <a href=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDQsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA0MDcuNTYwOTI2NzEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwOi8vc2JhaGkuZXZlbnRicml0ZS5jb20_dXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5In0.2SkKEzhCJTbYAAsopVw5CGPWfUSsU0wwPaFso3y30yg\/s\/2183917826\/br\/129507252595-l\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#0b97dd;text-decoration:underline;word-break:break-word\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDQsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA0MDcuNTYwOTI2NzEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwOi8vc2JhaGkuZXZlbnRicml0ZS5jb20_dXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5In0.2SkKEzhCJTbYAAsopVw5CGPWfUSsU0wwPaFso3y30yg\/s\/2183917826\/br\/129507252595-l&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1649761953231000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0zQj8oS4nOVvkx_mKvP_mf\">\nhttp:\/\/sbahi.eventbrite.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p align=\"left\" style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 15px\">\n<strong>Marketing Your Business! (In-Person)<\/strong><br>\nPresented by: SBA<br>\nApril 19, 2022, Tuesday, 9:00 a.m. \u2013 12:00 noon<br>\nKapolei Civic Center<br>\n1000 Ulu\u02bb\u014dhi\u02bba Street<br>\nKapolei, HI 96707<br>\nRegistration\/more information: <a href=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDUsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA0MDcuNTYwOTI2NzEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwOi8vc2JhaGkuZXZlbnRicml0ZS5jb20vP3V0bV9tZWRpdW09ZW1haWwmdXRtX3NvdXJjZT1nb3ZkZWxpdmVyeSJ9.Sb3mrjpbo5-vxvLi6RvZLjGFHgCOIcvZkmtQ6ZQThTY\/s\/2183917826\/br\/129507252595-l\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#0b97dd;text-decoration:underline;word-break:break-word\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDUsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA0MDcuNTYwOTI2NzEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwOi8vc2JhaGkuZXZlbnRicml0ZS5jb20vP3V0bV9tZWRpdW09ZW1haWwmdXRtX3NvdXJjZT1nb3ZkZWxpdmVyeSJ9.Sb3mrjpbo5-vxvLi6RvZLjGFHgCOIcvZkmtQ6ZQThTY\/s\/2183917826\/br\/129507252595-l&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1649761953231000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2489_E78ZRzRYxflDK6mJf\">\nhttp:\/\/sbahi.eventbrite.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p align=\"left\" style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 15px\">\n<strong>Reboots to Business: Introduction to Entrepreneurship<\/strong><br>\nPresented by: VBOC of the Pacific<br>\nApril 19, 2022, Tuesday, 10:00 a.m. \u2013 2:00 p.m.<br>\nRegistration\/more information: <a href=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDYsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA0MDcuNTYwOTI2NzEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL2JpdC5seS9iMmItcmVib290LWhpP3V0bV9tZWRpdW09ZW1haWwmdXRtX3NvdXJjZT1nb3ZkZWxpdmVyeSJ9.cQjLvrla5nY-41SZofLW9wotS1njRmrfVDC8wZZZqtc\/s\/2183917826\/br\/129507252595-l\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#0b97dd;text-decoration:underline;word-break:break-word\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDYsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA0MDcuNTYwOTI2NzEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL2JpdC5seS9iMmItcmVib290LWhpP3V0bV9tZWRpdW09ZW1haWwmdXRtX3NvdXJjZT1nb3ZkZWxpdmVyeSJ9.cQjLvrla5nY-41SZofLW9wotS1njRmrfVDC8wZZZqtc\/s\/2183917826\/br\/129507252595-l&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1649761953231000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0nippsvcxuSEVIUtlfPrr4\">\nhttps:\/\/bit.ly\/b2b-reboot-hi<\/a><br>\n<br>\n<strong>The Truth About Capability Statements Webinar<\/strong><br>\nPresented by: Hawaii PTAC<br>\nApril 20, 2022, Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. \u2013 10:00 a.m.<br>\nRegistration\/more information: <a href=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDcsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA0MDcuNTYwOTI2NzEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3VzMDZ3ZWIuem9vbS51cy93ZWJpbmFyL3JlZ2lzdGVyL1dOX1VTNURWQ25WVHFlRDh4eEd3Zy11Nnc_dXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5In0.FG3nr4f8RaaidGuwPsdycwiEkjsxcbVwKuLofpbo_yM\/s\/2183917826\/br\/129507252595-l\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#0b97dd;text-decoration:underline;word-break:break-word\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDcsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA0MDcuNTYwOTI2NzEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3VzMDZ3ZWIuem9vbS51cy93ZWJpbmFyL3JlZ2lzdGVyL1dOX1VTNURWQ25WVHFlRDh4eEd3Zy11Nnc_dXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5In0.FG3nr4f8RaaidGuwPsdycwiEkjsxcbVwKuLofpbo_yM\/s\/2183917826\/br\/129507252595-l&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1649761953231000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2h1y_CaC0At5AonySSEcE6\">\nWebinar Registration &#8211; Zoom<\/a><\/p>\n<p align=\"left\" style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 15px\">\n<strong>Business Survival &#8211; Right People and Comms<\/strong><br>\nPresented by: SCORE<br>\nApril 21, 2022, Thursday, 9:00 a.m. \u2013 10:00 a.m.<br>\nRegistration\/more information: <a href=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDgsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA0MDcuNTYwOTI2NzEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3Njb3JlLnRmYWZvcm1zLm5ldC8xNz9FdmVudElEPWExMDVhMDAwMDA1cXV5MCZ1dG1fbWVkaXVtPWVtYWlsJnV0bV9zb3VyY2U9Z292ZGVsaXZlcnkifQ.wJvRKIyNytJdf-GDJxm55iJqJTEMD2nUT2W1ldFbrTA\/s\/2183917826\/br\/129507252595-l\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#0b97dd;text-decoration:underline;word-break:break-word\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDgsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA0MDcuNTYwOTI2NzEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3Njb3JlLnRmYWZvcm1zLm5ldC8xNz9FdmVudElEPWExMDVhMDAwMDA1cXV5MCZ1dG1fbWVkaXVtPWVtYWlsJnV0bV9zb3VyY2U9Z292ZGVsaXZlcnkifQ.wJvRKIyNytJdf-GDJxm55iJqJTEMD2nUT2W1ldFbrTA\/s\/2183917826\/br\/129507252595-l&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1649761953231000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0WX2lvDEYU9y1OiCZbiukP\">\nhttps:\/\/score.tfaforms.net\/17?<wbr>EventID=a105a000005quy0<\/a><\/p>\n<p align=\"left\" style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 15px\">\n<strong>How to Start a Small Business in Hawaii<\/strong><br>\nPresented by: Hawaii SBDC<br>\nApril 29, 2022, Friday, 8:30 a.m. \u2013 11:00 a.m.<br>\nCost: $15<br>\nRegistration\/more information: <a href=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDksInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA0MDcuNTYwOTI2NzEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL2NsaWVudHMuaGlzYmRjLm9yZy9yZWcuYXNweD9ldmVudD0zNDIwMDAzJm1vZGU9ZXZlbnQmdXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5In0.1s48Hw9M-i0d_E29QI_kZJseY7XMZtrn6HAIvmtn_TM\/s\/2183917826\/br\/129507252595-l\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#0b97dd;text-decoration:underline;word-break:break-word\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDksInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA0MDcuNTYwOTI2NzEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL2NsaWVudHMuaGlzYmRjLm9yZy9yZWcuYXNweD9ldmVudD0zNDIwMDAzJm1vZGU9ZXZlbnQmdXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5In0.1s48Hw9M-i0d_E29QI_kZJseY7XMZtrn6HAIvmtn_TM\/s\/2183917826\/br\/129507252595-l&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1649761953231000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0rft3W1rTY4WY6e-JKWvCv\">\nRegister (hisbdc.org)<\/a><\/p>\n<div>\n<div>\n<hr>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p align=\"left\" style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 15px\">\n<em><strong>About the U.S. Small Business Administration<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p align=\"left\" style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 15px\">\n<em>The U.S. Small Business Administration makes the American dream of business ownership a reality.&nbsp;As the only go-to resource and voice for small businesses backed by the strength of the federal government, the SBA empowers entrepreneurs and small business\n owners with the resources and support they need to start, grow or expand their businesses, or recover from a declared disaster.&nbsp;It delivers services through an extensive network of SBA field offices and partnerships with public and private organizations. To\n learn more, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sba.gov\/hi\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/www.sba.gov\/hi&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1649761953231000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2QUwY08iQeWGcgnaexTGj9\" rel=\"noopener\">www.sba.gov\/hi<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<p align=\"left\" style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 15px\">\n<em>SBA\u2019s participation is not an endorsement of the views, opinions, products or services of any other person or entity. All SBA programs and services are extended to the public on a non-discriminatory basis. Reasonable arrangements for persons with disabilities\n will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Please call the SBA at 541-2990 to make arrangements.<\/em><\/p>\n<div>\n<hr>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div style=\"line-height:1.4;margin:0;padding:0;width:100%!important\">\n<div><a name=\"m_3031075941373281715_x_gd_top\" id=\"m_3031075941373281715x_gd_top\"><\/a><\/p>\n<table width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" border=\"0\" align=\"center\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"margin:0;padding:0;width:100%!important\">\n<table width=\"100%\" align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" id=\"m_3031075941373281715x_yahoo\" style=\"border-collapse:collapse\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"100%\" id=\"m_3031075941373281715x_row-1\" bgcolor=\"#002e6d\" style=\"background-color:#002e6d\">\n<div style=\"max-width:600px;width:100%;margin:0 auto\">\n<table width=\"100%\" align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"border-collapse:collapse\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td id=\"m_3031075941373281715x_view-in-browser\" width=\"100%\" bgcolor=\"#002e6d\" style=\"background-color:#002e6d;padding:5px 20px\">\n<p align=\"center\" style=\"text-align:center;line-height:1.1;font-family:sans-serif;color:#ffffff;font-size:14px;margin:0\">\nSBA HAWAII-PACIFIC ISLANDS DISTRICT OFFICE &#8211; 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It\u2019s great to start venturing out to in-person meetings and conferences.&nbsp; Many small businesses are re-opening.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\" style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 10px\">\nBefore your resume full operations, consider taking your management team on a planning retreat to rebuild and reimagine your company.&nbsp; Areas of focus include:<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2554","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-news-events"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mysetaside.com\/news-and-events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2554","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mysetaside.com\/news-and-events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mysetaside.com\/news-and-events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mysetaside.com\/news-and-events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mysetaside.com\/news-and-events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2554"}],"version-history":[{"count":14,"href":"https:\/\/www.mysetaside.com\/news-and-events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2554\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2568,"href":"https:\/\/www.mysetaside.com\/news-and-events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2554\/revisions\/2568"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mysetaside.com\/news-and-events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2554"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mysetaside.com\/news-and-events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2554"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mysetaside.com\/news-and-events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2554"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}