Community-Based Economic Development (CBED) Advisory Council (Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism)
Community-Based Economic Development (CBED) Advisory Council Meeting Agenda
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What's Being Discussed
- Approving the meeting minutes from the May 19 and July 28, 2026 meetings.
- A proposed $75,000 loan to To Be Hawaiʻi, a Maui-based natural personal care company founded in 2018. The company sources ingredients from local Maui farms and manufactures products in Wailuku. The loan would help them purchase equipment and cover working capital as they grow from small-batch to larger-scale production. A partner lender, Feed the Hunger Fund, would contribute an additional $75,000, bringing the total loan to $150,000. The proposed loan terms are 6 years at 5.5% interest.
- Reviewing and discussing the CBED EDA Revolving Loan Plan, which guides how the program lends money to community-based businesses.
- Electing a new Chairperson for the CBED Advisory Council.
Decisions Expected
- A vote to approve the $75,000 loan to To Be Hawaiʻi.
- A vote to adopt the updated CBED EDA Revolving Loan Plan.
- A vote to elect a new Council Chairperson.
Who Should Pay Attention
- Small business owners interested in state loan programs for community-based enterprises.
- Maui residents and supporters of local natural products and agriculture.
- Anyone interested in how state revolving loan funds are managed and distributed.
- Community members who want to provide public testimony on any agenda item — participation is available in person, via Microsoft Teams, or by phone.
The next meeting is scheduled for October 20, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.
参加方法
これは公開会議です。すべての地域住民が参加し、証言を提供できます。会議は通常対面で行われ、オンラインでも参加可能な場合があります。