Whether you are launching a brand-new venture or scaling your business, this high-impact two-day conference equips you with the tools, capital strategies, and connections needed to thrive. Register now to secure your spot, network with fellow founders, and power your business forward.
Day 1: Entrepreneurship & Empowering Small Businesses (Sept 23)
Ignite your startup journey and level up your business operations!
- Hands-On Workshops: Master cutting-edge AI tools, craft a brand that stands out, build strategic business plans, and protect your assets with federal trademark fundamentals.
- Unlock Capital & Grants: Gain direct access to top local lenders, federal (SBA) and state economic agencies (DBEDT, HTDC) to demystify business loans, state grants, and funding opportunities.
- Inspirational Leaders & Pitches: Hear a keynote address from Gary Grube (Founder of Hua Momona Farms) and celebrate local innovation during the MFIC Pitch Competition awards.
Day 2: Food Product Innovation and Entrepreneurship (Sept 24)
Elevate your food product brand and tackle real-world growth challenges!
- From Kitchen to Market: Learn directly from local food founders who successfully scaled from recipe concepts into commercial operations.
- Infrastructure & Scaling Solutions: Engage with policymakers, freight transportation representatives, and ag leaders to address key challenges in facility access, distribution, and commercial kitchen permitting.
- Local and National Food Manufacturing Trends: Listen to panelists Ashley Colpaart, Founder & CEO of The Food Corridor, Sarb Mund, Founder & CEO of CommissaryConnect, and other prominent food sector leaders discuss industry trends, tech-driven shared-use kitchen infrastructure, and regional food hub development.
Don’t wait—space is limited. We look forward to seeing you at Innovate Maui Nui!