Meet the newest 10 local companies joining mana up's cohort 9!
Local product business accelerator Mana Up is hosting its annual entrepreneur showcase virtually for the second year in a row.
Mana Up announces its 2021 Showcase, which will livestream from the historic Hawaii Theatre via Facebook and YouTube on Thursday, November 4 at 4:00 p.m. HST.
Mana Up, a Hawaii brand accelerator founded in 2018, sees a path forward that still serves the global demand for all things Hawaii, but does so in a sustainable and culturally empowering way.
Island Harvest Hawaii, a macadamia nut farm and wholesaler based out of Kohala, expanded into retail for the first time this year to reach new customers.
Hawaii today is home to about a dozen accelerator and incubator programs, tangible proof Hawaii’s business climate and opportunities for entrepreneurship have strengthened over the past decade.
Hawaii-based product accelerator Mana Up on Thursday released a survey of its portfolio businesses showing a revenue boost in 2020 compared to 2019, in large part due to e-commerce and Mainland channels during the coronavirus pandemic.
On the ground floor of the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, tucked in a prime retail space once occupied by Louis Vuitton, Meli James is showing that small Hawaii brands can compete with her neighbors, world-famous brands like Tiffany & Co. and Hermes.
Love supporting local businesses? So do we! As the exclusive airline partner of Mana Up, we are proud to continue our Meet the Makers virtual monthly event series showcasing Hawaiʻi entrepreneurs and their products on the Hawaiian Airlines and Mana Up Facebook pages.
Mana Up, a local accelerator for Hawai‘i-based consumer brands, reported an aggregate revenue of $43.4 million in 2020 from 47 companies surveyed, up from $36 million in 2019.
When you shop with Hawaiʻi businesses, you’re doing more than supporting a local shop, restaurant or service provider. You are also investing in a community of hardworking entrepreneurs who are passionate about sharing all that makes Hawaiʻi special through their unique, island-made products.
Hawaiian Airlines® Bank of Hawaii World Elite Mastercard® and business accelerator Mana Up are launching a Meet the Makers virtual event series this month to celebrate nine up-and-coming Hawai‘i entrepreneurs and offer viewers special products and promotions.
WeGo is a student run club that aims to foster strong female leaders that will contribute innovation and change to our community. In this episode, WeGo sits down with Meli James and Brittany Heyd, founders of the accelerator for Hawaii's entrepreneurs, Mana Up.