Hāna Business Council Receives Nonprofit Designation

By Hāna Business Council

In November 2021 the HBC converted its organizational structure to become a non-profit and has now officially received the IRS designation of 501(c) (3) status, which has been a goal set by the organization for the last several years. With this designation, memberships, donations, and all other transactions which support our mission are tax deductible dating from when our conversion was granted by the state in November 2021.

The Hana Business Council was established in 1997 with the mission of supporting business endeavors and creating business and employment opportunities within the special culture and traditions of aloha, for the health and welfare of our East Maui area.

We are excited to begin this new season in 2022 with a revitalization of the HBC Strategic Plan in accordance with the new vision statement:

To cultivate business prosperity with the skill sets provided through guidance from the unique traditional and cultural practices from the Hāna area in the spirit of aloha.

Guiding, strengthening, and improving entrepreneurial and business success with:

• Innovation

• Learning

• Ethics

• Network of Available Resources

We encourage participation for entrepreneurs, nonprofits, and businesses supporting East Maui. Join our organization and be featured in the HBC-supported HanaMaui.com website, events calendar, and directory—the portal to East Maui! HBC meetings are listed on the calendar and occur eight times a year for general members on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 4:30 – 6:00 pm. Please visit HanaMaui.com or contact hbc@ hanabusinesscouncil.com for additional information.

Malama pono, Dawn Lono, HBC President & Heidi Lea, HBC Treasurer