Coffee Chat with Dr. Raymond Jardine: Strategies to Build, Grow, & Sustain Your Business in Hawai‘i

Description

Join us on Thursday, October 9, 2025, for an inspiring Coffee Chat with Dr. Raymond Jardine, Founder & Kupuna Emeritus of Kina‘ole Foundation and nationally recognized business leader. With over 33 years of military service and decades of entrepreneurial success, Dr. Jardine will share proven strategies for building, sustaining, and scaling a small business in Hawai‘i.

This interactive session will cover how to unlock federal government contracting opportunities, navigate preference programs like NHO, 8(a), SDVOSB, WOSB, and HUBZone, and apply real-world lessons from Dr. Jardine’s decades of experience.

🤝 Who is this for?
This event is designed for entrepreneurs, small business owners, and professionals who want to grow their business and learn how to access federal contracting opportunities. While the session highlights tools and pathways that uplift Native Hawaiian businesses, the insights shared are valuable to all who are building and sustaining businesses in Hawai‘i.

💡 Why Attend?
✅ Learn proven business growth strategies
✅ Gain insights into federal government contracting
✅ Understand preference programs (NHO, 8(a), SDVOSB, WOSB, HUBZone)
✅ Receive candid lessons from decades of leadership and entrepreneurship

📅 Event Details
🗓️ Date: Thursday, October 9, 2025
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Networking until 1:00 PM)
📍 Location: The Hub, 1050 Queen Street, Suite 100, Honolulu
🎤 Featuring: Dr. Raymond Jardine

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💲 Pricing & Registration
Members: $30
Non-Members: $75 (includes a 1-year NHCC membership)

📝 How to Register
Click Register to reserve your seat today. Space is limited!

(This space is generously sponsored by Hub Coworking Hawai‘i.)