PROGRAMS
BizBoost
A partnership between the Chamber of Commerce Hawaii and Hawaii Technology Development Corporation, BizBoost is a statewide initiative designed to help Hawaii’s small businesses and nonprofits access and maximize federal funding opportunities.
Whether you're navigating complex applications or not sure what programs you qualify for, BizBoost is here to help — at no cost.
Real Results: Free Guidance on Federal Aid for Business Growth
What We Offer
- One-on-One Technical Assistance: Work with expert advisors to guide you through federal grants and loan programs.
- Application Support: Get help preparing, reviewing, and submitting federal aid applications.
- Connections to Local Providers: We’ll connect you to trusted technical assistance partners who understand Hawaii’s unique business landscape.
Why It Matters
Federal programs can be a game-changer, but navigating them can be tough. BizBoost exists to close the gap and make sure no eligible business in Hawaii is left behind.
Who Should Apply?
- Very small businesses, small businesses and entrepreneurs with less than 10 full-time employees
- Nonprofit organizations with less than 10 full-time employees
- Native Hawaiian- and minority-owned businesses
- Rural and underserved business communities
- Socially and economically disadvantaged individually owned businesses
- Small businesses impacted by the August 2023 Maui wildfires
- Anyone seeking help with federal funding opportunities
Ready to Get Started? Let’s boost your business.
- Get Help Now: View the Marketplace to connect with technical assistance providers in your area that can assist you. Complete the online application to be matched with a provider.
- Become a Technical Assistance Provider: Complete the online application to become an approved Technical Assistance Provider in the categories of Legal, Financial or Accounting.
- Information Sessions: Attend one of the upcoming information sessions to learn how you can boost your business. Click here.
Technical Assistance Providers
We are seeking Technical Assistance Providers offering legal, financial, and accounting services. You will be paid a flat rate up to 20 hours per month to assist Hawaii small businesses apply for Federal Aid.
Small Businesses
Get free help with legal, financial, and accounting services so that you can apply for Federal Aid to support your business growth.
BizBoost Marketplace
Connect with a Technical Assistance Provider in your area that fits your needs.
This federal program, funded by the U.S. Department of Treasury, is designed to help SEDIs and VSBs access capital to help them start, grow, create new jobs, and become sustainable.
For additional questions, contact the Chamber team:
Tricia Fetui, Senior Vice President, Business Development & Events at tfetui@cochawaii.org or 808-380-2611
Ruvi Sirmans, Manager, Programs & Events at rsirmans@cochawaii.org or 808-380-2432
Mahalo to our Partners
This project is being supported, in whole or in part, by federal award number SSBCI-21034-0012 awarded to Hawaii Technology Development Corporation by the U.S. Department of Treasury.
