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Author: Jason Lees
OHA introduces new Mahi ʻAi Agricultural Loan
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) Native Hawaiian Revolving Loan Fund program is introducing a new program this month to support Native Hawaiian farmers across the pae ʻāina. The Mahi ‘Ai Agricultural Loan Program is another way that OHA is meeting the business …
Flavors of Italy: Fresh Cheese and Italian Wine in the Heart of Honolulu
Donato and Desiree Loperfido in the kitchen of their cafe, Bocconcino, in Kakaʻako. - Photo: Jason Lees
Desiree Kanae Loperfido and her husband, Chef Donato Loperfido, are building on their vision to bring Italy to Hawaiʻi. The couple operates Flavors of Italy LLC, a licensed importer and distributor of alcohol and spirits specializing in a wide range …
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Soaring to New Heights with an OHA Mālama Education Loan
Kawehi Napoleon beams with pride when talking about her son, Wailani Wong, who dreamed of becoming a pilot for Hawaiian Airlines since he was 2 years old; and she has been cheering for him every step of the way. “He …
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No Fear of Failure
Physical Therapist Malia Tallett, owner of Ke Ola Kino Physical Therapy in Hilo, was able to grow her business thanks to an OHA Mālama Loan. - Photo: Courtesy
“You have to strive to fail,” said Malia Tallett (P.T., D.P.T., T.P.S.), owner of Ke Ola Kino Physical Therapy in Hilo. “You don’t learn from being successful. I have failed a number of times, but failure doesn’t mean you’re done. …
Office of Hawaiian Affairs Native Hawaiian Revolving Loan Fund Program Outcome Evaluation 2020
This report describes the results of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs’ (OHA) 2020 outcome evaluation of the Native Hawaiian Revolving Loan Fund program (NHRLF). OHA’s loan program annually surveys its borrowers to evaluate the impact of consumer and business loans …
The Fruit of Their Labor
Umi and Kaʻiulani Martin with their son, Hāloa, daughter, Kiʻiwai, and their faithful ʻilio. – Photo: Courtesy[/caption] “The pandemic has changed local farming. There is a greater priority on buying local and supporting local businesses. Food banks are buying from …
“HI Now” featuring OHA Mālama Loans recipient Salt + Sea
OHA Mālama Loans supports Native Hawaiian owned businesses and with many struggling during the pandemic, some are showing true resilience and even growth during this time. Salt + Sea Kauai is one of them, but grit is nothing new to …
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