News & Updates

Have Aloha Will Travel EP96: It’s Shopping Season!

Have Aloha Will Travel EP96: It’s Shopping Season!

December 19, 2022

Hawai‘i Magazine

Mana Up co-founder Meli James and local entrepreneur Alana Penaroza join the show to spotlight up-and-coming businesses in Hawaiʻi. As the holidays approach, there’s no better time to shop local.

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Shop for Curated Hawaiʻi Products at This Unique Event—or From Your Home

Shop for Curated Hawaiʻi Products at This Unique Event—or From Your Home

December 19, 2022

Hawai‘i Magazine

Each year Honolulu-based Mana Up Hawaiʻi hosts a 12-week accelerator program for Hawaiʻi entrepreneurs, helping them bring their products to market.

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Get a Box of Treats Inspired by Hawaiʻi Delivered to Your Home

Get a Box of Treats Inspired by Hawaiʻi Delivered to Your Home

December 19, 2022

Hawai‘i Magazine

If you’re searching for the newest products or just seeking a reminder of the Islands, HAWAIʻI Magazine has once again teamed up with Mana Up Hawaiʻi to curate a selection of the tastiest treats by rising entrepreneurs and businesses and it’s all in one box

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Mana Up showcase to highlight Hawaii entrepreneurs

Mana Up showcase to highlight Hawaii entrepreneurs

December 19, 2022

Pacific Inno

A group of Hawaii entrepreneurs will share their products — and the stories behind them — in Mana Up’s annual Showcase event.

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HFA Partners With Mana Up To Grow Distribution Of Local Food & Beverage Products

HFA Partners With Mana Up To Grow Distribution Of Local Food & Beverage Products

December 19, 2022

Hawaiʻi Food Service Alliance

Hawaiʻi Food Service Alliance and Mana Up are teaming up to help local food and beverage product businesses reach new levels of growth.

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Bank of Hawaii, venture fund join to boost state’s growth

Bank of Hawaii, venture fund join to boost state’s growth

September 16, 2022

Alana Penaroza, left, co-founder of Tag Aloha Co., talked with Meli James, co-founder of Mana Up, at a cohort workshop for entrepreneurs on Aug. 30 at Mana Up headquarters in Honolulu.

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Bank of Hawaii and Mana Up create entrepreneur mentorship program

Bank of Hawaii and Mana Up create entrepreneur mentorship program

September 16, 2022

Mana Up announced Wednesday it is partnering with Bank of Hawaii to create an annual mentorship program for local entrepreneurs. 

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Bank of Hawaii, Mana Up partner to foster island entrepreneurship

Bank of Hawaii, Mana Up partner to foster island entrepreneurship

September 15, 2022

Hawaii product accelerator Mana Up and Bank of Hawaii today announced a partnership designed to fuel the growth and success of Hawaii’s entrepreneurs.

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BANK OF HAWAI‘I INVESTS IN ECONOMIC GROWTH AND DIVERSIFICATION WITH MANA UP

BANK OF HAWAI‘I INVESTS IN ECONOMIC GROWTH AND DIVERSIFICATION WITH MANA UP

September 14, 2022

 Mana Up announced today that it is partnering with Bank of Hawai‘i designed to fuel the growth and success of Hawai‘i’s entrepreneurs as a strategy to diversify the local economy for generations to come. 

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HAWAII FOODSERVICE ALLIANCE & MANA UP PARTNER TO GROW DISTRIBUTION OF LOCAL FOOD & BEVERAGE PRODUCTS

HAWAII FOODSERVICE ALLIANCE & MANA UP PARTNER TO GROW DISTRIBUTION OF LOCAL FOOD & BEVERAGE PRODUCTS

August 31, 2022

Hawaii Foodservice Alliance (HFA) joins Mana Up as a Founder level partner to help local food and beverage product businesses as they reach new levels of growth.

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Whole Planet Foundation Hosts Inaugural Benefit & Showcase in Hawaii

Whole Planet Foundation Hosts Inaugural Benefit & Showcase in Hawaii

June 17, 2022

Whole Planet Foundation is excited to announce the return of in-person events with a private benefit and showcase on June 24, 2022, at the Bishop Museum in Honolulu, Hawaii, in partnership with Whole Foods Market Hawaii stores and Mana Up, Hawaii’s leading incubator.

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Meet the 25 Hawaii innovators that are blazing new paths in the local startup industry

Meet the 25 Hawaii innovators that are blazing new paths in the local startup industry

June 17, 2022

PBN is pleased to introduce its Inno Fire awards, celebrating the startups and innovators driving progress in Hawaii. The honorees were selected from a combination of nominations PBN selected and innovators chosen by the newsroom based on our coverage and familiarity with their work. 

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