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September CPB Currents: Food Basket, MIHF Recap, WE by CPB Rising Tide, and more!
Featured Stories:
- Celebrating Local at the Made in Hawaii Festival
- Meet the 2026 WE by CPB Rising Tide Cohort
- A Fresh Look for Tidepools
- Helping Nourish Hawaii Island Communities
Financial Insights:
Small Business Resources:
- Resources and Support Programs for Small Business
- Starting a Small Business in Hawaii
- YWahine in Business Cohort 10
- Executive Financial Workshop Series
Grants and Opportunities:
This month’s CPB Currents celebrates the people, businesses and organizations strengthening our communities across Hawaii. Take a look back at the Made in Hawaii Festival, meet inspiring local entrepreneurs and nonprofit leaders, discover what’s new at Tidepools, and explore helpful financial tools and small-business resources.
Here's what's current this month.
Featured Stories:
Celebrating Local at the Made in Hawaii Festival
As the Official Bank of the Made in Hawaii Festival, Central Pacific Bank was proud to once again support this celebration of Hawaii’s small businesses, entrepreneurs and community.
This year, we welcomed 24 local vendors to CPB Lane and supported the new Kilo Summit collaboration space, where entrepreneurs could connect, exchange ideas and find inspiration.
Mahalo to everyone who stopped by, supported local businesses and helped make it such a memorable weekend.
Watch our recap video for a look back at the festival!
Meet the 2026 WE by CPB Rising Tide Cohort
Central Pacific Bank and the Patsy T. Mink Center for Business and Leadership are proud to welcome 20 women entrepreneurs to the 2026 WE by CPB Rising Tide program — including seven business owners from Hawaii Island.
Now in its sixth year, the program helps women entrepreneurs strengthen and grow their businesses through financial education, executive mentorship and meaningful connections with fellow business owners and community leaders.
Representing industries ranging from culinary arts and retail to wellness, trade services and professional services, this year’s cohort reflects the talent, innovation and determination found throughout Hawaii’s small-business community.
Meet the 2026 cohort and learn more about their businesses.
A Fresh Look for Tidepools
Located alongside Central Pacific Bank’s Main Branch at Central Pacific Plaza, Tidepools has been refreshed with additional seating and a more inviting space for our customers and community to gather.
While you’re here, stop by Currents, located in the Tidepools lobby next to Starbucks. Formerly known as Aloha Bento, Currents has refreshed their menu, serving quality sushi, poke and bento for lunch, along with pau hana food and drinks Wednesday through Friday. Online ordering and validated evening parking are also available.
Visit us at 220 S. King Street in Downtown Honolulu and discover what’s new at Tidepools.
Explore the menu and plan your next visit.
Helping Nourish Hawaii Island Communities
The Food Basket, Hawaii Island’s Food Bank, provides programs and resources that help address hunger and strengthen communities across the island.
In our latest customer story, Executive Director Kristin Frost Albrecht shares more about the organization’s work, the people and communities it serves, and how Central Pacific Bank has supported its mission.
We’re proud to support local small businesses and nonprofit organizations making a meaningful difference throughout Hawaii.
Financial Insights:
A Clearer View of Your Finances
Meet Insights, a feature in the CPB mobile app that provides personalized information based on your account activity.¹
Insights may help you keep track of your spending, spot changes in regular payments and better understand where your money is going. You can also connect accounts you have at other financial institutions for a broader view of your finances—all in one convenient place.
To get started, make sure you have the latest version of the CPB mobile app. After logging in, look for Financial Insights below your accounts on the Home screen and select View All Insights.
Small Business Resources:
Explore upcoming workshops, programs and funding opportunities designed to help Hawaii businesses start, grow and thrive.
Workshops and Programs
Workshops and Programs
Resources and Support Programs for Small Businesses
Learn about programs, grants and loan opportunities available through the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism to help Hawaii businesses grow and scale. In-person sessions will be offered across the state:
- Oahu: Sept. 29 at 9 a.m.
- Kauai: Oct. 1 at 9 a.m.
Starting a Small Business in Hawaii
Starting a Small Business in Hawaii
Thinking about starting a business? This online workshop from the Hawaii Small Business Development Center will cover important steps for establishing and operating a legal business in Hawaii.
Friday, Oct. 9 | 8:30–11 a.m.
YWahine in Business Cohort 10
YWahine in Business Cohort 10
Presented by the Patsy T. Mink Center for Business & Leadership, this six-week program teaches essential business fundamentals for new and early-stage entrepreneurs.
Oct. 13–Dec. 3 | Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:30–7:30 p.m.
YWCA Laniakea, with a hybrid option for Neighbor Island participants
Cost: $100
Executive Financial Workshop Series
Executive Financial Workshop Series
Established business owners can strengthen their financial knowledge and learn strategies for increasing profits, improving cash flow and supporting long-term growth through this online series from the Patsy T. Mink Center for Business & Leadership.
Thursdays, Oct. 15–Nov. 12 | 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.
Five online sessions
Cost: Free
Grant Opportunities
Oahu Kona Low Business Recovery Grant
Oahu Kona Low Business Recovery Grant
Non-agricultural, for-profit small businesses on Oahu that were affected by the March 2026 Kona Low storms may qualify for grants of $5,000 or $10,000. Applications are reviewed in the order received, and funding is limited.
Deadline: Nov. 15 at 11:59 p.m., or until funds are exhausted
Verizon Small Business Digital Ready Grants
Verizon Small Business Digital Ready Grants
Verizon Small Business Digital Ready, in partnership with LISC, is awarding $10,000 grants to eligible for-profit small businesses. Complete two qualifying courses or events on the free Digital Ready platform to unlock the grant application.
Hawaii Energy EmPOWER Grant
Hawaii Energy EmPOWER Grant
Eligible small businesses, restaurants and nonprofit organizations can receive support for energy-efficient upgrades that may help reduce electricity costs. The program is available on Oahu, Hawaii Island, Maui, Molokai and Lanai.
Kauai Small Business Energy Efficiency Grant
Kauai Small Business Energy Efficiency Grant
Kauai businesses may receive support for qualifying energy-efficiency improvements, including air conditioning, motors, lighting controls and refrigeration. The grant operates alongside Kauai Island Utility Cooperative’s Commercial Retrofit Program.
Grow Your Business with a Business Express Term Loan
Grow Your Business with a Business Express Term Loan
Planning to expand, upgrade equipment or manage cash flow? A CPB Business Express Term Loan can help you move your plans forward with a simple online application, loan amounts up to $250,000 and five-year fixed rates as low as 7.50% Annual Percentage Rate (APR) with automatic payments from a CPB Business Checking Account.2
¹Insights are based on automated analysis of your transaction data and are for informational purposes only. They are not intended to provide financial, legal, or tax advice. Results may not be complete or fully accurate and are based on available data. Certain features and information may only be available for eligible accounts. Eligible external accounts must be connected through Money Manager or directly within the CPB mobile app to be included. The availability, accuracy, and timeliness of external account information may vary by financial institution. Message and data rates may apply. Additional terms and conditions may apply.
27.50% Annual Percentage Rate (APR) fixed rate for five years valid for applications submitted between 8/17/2026 and 10/30/2026 and requires minimum monthly payments automatically debited from a Central Pacific Bank business checking account. The interest rate includes a 1.00% discount for establishing minimum monthly payments automatically debited from a Central Pacific Bank business checking account at the time of loan origination. The interest rate will be 1.00% higher and the APR will range from 8.50% to 8.60% without the discount. If the automatic debit is cancelled or the business checking is closed, the term loan will revert to the bank’s current interest rate. Offer of credit is subject to loan application and approval. Offer subject to change or cancellation at any time without prior notice. Other fees and restrictions may apply. Rates listed are applicable for term loans up to $250,000 only. If the requested amount plus all existing CPB business credit facilities (loan balance and line of credit limit) of the applicant business and/or guarantor(s) exceed $50,000, decision times may be longer and the following will be required: 1) Last 2 years’ federal and state income tax returns (including W-2, all schedules, statements, & K-1) of applicant business and all guarantor(s); and 2) Personal Financial Statement of guarantor(s). Contact a Business Banking Officer or nearest branch for more information. Offer is not available for non-profit organizations or businesses with more than $5,000,000 in annual revenue.