How can the Hawai‘i SBDC Network help me?
With Counseling Centers on islands of Hawai‘i,
Kaua‘i, Maui and O‘ahu,
the Hawai‘i SBDC Network offers you:
FAST FACTS:
- Small businesses make a significant contribution
to Hawai‘i's economy
- Over 96% of all businesses in Hawai'i are small
businesses and create
83% of all net new jobs in Hawai‘i. (1)
The Hawai‘i SBDC Network has proven effectiveness
- SBDC clients hire over 20% more employees and
have over 19% higher sales
increases than the average business in Hawai'i.
- Over 90% of SBDC clients would recommend the
SBDC's services to others. (2)
The Hawai‘i SBDC Network has proven results
- Over $29 million in federal funds brought into
the State of Hawai'i since 1994
- $35.1 million in annual economic impact contributed
to the Hawai'i economy in 2004
- For every state dollar invested, $4.45 in new
taxes is returned to the state in the first year and every year thereafter.
(3)
(1) (SBA Office of Advocacy,
2003)
(2) (Study conducted in 2004 by James J. Chrisman,
Ph.D., University of Mississippi.)
(3) (2004 study by Youngki Hahn, Ph.D., UH
Hilo.) 
The Hawai‘i SBDC Network can be your #1 resource
to assist you in achieving your entrepreneurial goals.