Maui Build Back Stronger Small Business Grant Program

For the past few weeks, our islands, our state and our nation have been tuned in to Mau’i and the Island of Hawai’i, witnessing the devasting fires that have taken too much from too many. Our deepest sympathies go out…

Brick and Mortar Dreams

We are proud and honored to have The Local General Store, a Hawaii borrower, featured as the cover story in Pacific Business News on June 16, 2023. Please see an excerpt from the story below. To read the full feature,…

Many Americans face “hunger crisis” as food insecurity rises

Anti-hunger advocates say the U.S. is facing an “unprecedented” rise in food insecurity amid persistently high inflation in the grocery aisle and cuts to the food-stamp program earlier this year. The rise in food insecurity — lacking enough food to…

Severe Weather Impacts CA Farmers

What impacts has California had from several atmospheric river events this year?   Weather and climate affect our farmers on a deep level and they need our support more than ever. Below is an excerpt from Fox 8 News on March…