National Resources
Regional & Local Organizations
Nonprofit Management Resources
Accelerator & Grant Programs
Business Directories
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National Resources
Small Business Development Centers (SBDC)
Free consulting, workshops, one-on-one business coaching
Find your local SBDC via sba.gov
sba.gov/sbdc
National ACE (Asian/Pacific Islander American Chamber of Commerce & Entrepreneurship)
Grants, virtual training, advocacy, access to capital, networking & roundtables
info@nationalace.org · (202) 204‑2579
nationalace.org
National ACE NHPI Accelerator Program
Virtual accelerator tailored for Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander entrepreneurs
nationalace.org
PolyStrong Leadership Foundation
Leadership development, Cultural Immersion Program, PolyStrong Leadership Summit, small business development
polystrong.org
Nesian Network (#WeAreNesian)
Community networking, events, capital connection
wearenesian.webflow.io
U.S. Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce (USPAACC)
Supplier certification, corporate/government contracting, training, and networking
info@uspaacc.com · (202) 296‑5221
uspaacc.com
National CAPACD (Coalition for Asian Pacific American Community Development)
Technical assistance, peer-learning, advocacy, community development
info@nationalcapacd.org · (202) 223‑2442
nationalcapacd.org
SCORE for AAPI Entrepreneurs
Free mentoring, webinars, templates, peer networking
1‑800‑634‑0245
score.org/AAPI-entrepreneurs
Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA)
Federal support for minority-owned businesses—capital, exports, contracts
mbda.gov
Regional & Local Organizations
Pacific Island Chamber of Commerce
Resource hub, mentorships, monthly meet-ups
Salt Lake County and Utah County
pik2ar.org/picc
Utah Pacific Islander Chamber
Business training and education, civic engagement, Womens Executive Alliance, networking events
upichamber.org
Samoan Solutions – Pasefika Boss Up Youth Program
Youth entrepreneurship summer program (7th–12th grade)
San Mateo County, CA
samoansolutions.org
Accessity & PACE Business Development Center
Small business loans ($5K–100K), 10-week training, mentoring
Southern California
info@accessity.org
accessity.org/aanhpi‑owned‑business‑resources
CalAsian Chamber of Commerce
Advocacy, education, market access for AANHPI businesses
California
calasian.org
Pacific Community Ventures
Affordable loans ($10K–$250K), pro‑bono advising, webinars, Good Jobs toolkit
(415) 442‑4300
pacificcommunityventures.org
Center for Asian Pacific American Women (CAPAW)
Leadership training, mentorship for API women, including NHPI
San Francisco, CA
info@apawomen.org
capaw.org
Nonprofit Management Resources
NonprofitReady.org
Free online courses in nonprofit management topics, such as grant writing, fundraising, and leadership
nonprofitready.org
National Council of Nonprofits
Network of nonprofits in North America, advocacy, training, research
councilofnonprofits.org
Foundation Directory Online
Subscription-based tool offering detailed info on private foundations.
fconline.foundationcenter.org
Instrumentl
Subscription-based tool that combines federal, foundation, and corporate grant opportunities in one place.
instrumentl.com
Grants.gov
Federal funding opportunities
grants.gov
Center for Nonprofit Management SoCal
Research, convening, engagement, technical assistance, training, and advocacy
cnmsocal.org
Accelerator & Grant Programs
Blue Startups (Hawaii Accelerator)
Cohort accelerator with investment ($25K–300K), mentor network
Honolulu, HI
bluestartups.com
FoundHer (Hawaii accelerator for women including NHPI)
6-month accelerator, grant funding ($10K–100K), mentorships
foundherhawaii.org
Gold House
Grants, startup accelerators, investor connections, media promotion
goldhouse.org
Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Program
12-week business education + one-on-one advising
10ksbapply.com
Council of Fashion Designers of America Genesis AAPI Design Innovation Challenge
Mentorship, $40K awards (plus $60K for winner) for AAPI designers
CFDA program details
Cartier Women’s Initiative Award
Grants for women-owned businesses—DEI & STEM categories
cartierwomensinitiative.com
Business Directories
PacBiz Directory
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander businesses, professionals, and events across the United States and online.
pacbiz.org
Heleloa.com
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander businesses, events, and people in Southern California
heleloa.com
CVPIA NHPI Directory
Central Valley Pacific Islander Allianceʻs directory of Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander-serving businesses—legal, cultural, food, youth, entertainment sectors.
cvpia.org/nhpi-directory
Purple Maiʻa Directory
Curated directory of Hawaiian-owned entrepreneurs across industries like food, fashion, wellness, tech, and entertainment, filtered by island.
purplemaia.org/directory
Nesian Network Business Directory
National directory highlighting U.S.-based Pasifika-owned businesses.
wearenesian.webflow.io
Office of Hawaiian Affairs Cultural Directories
Focused on artists, hula practitioners, weavers, and other cultural specialists, these directories form valuable community-oriented lists for cultural entrepreneurship.
oha.org/native-hawaiian-cultural-directories
AlohaWorld.com
Native Hawaiian businesses and organizations, events, and marketplace
alohaworld.com
Kuhikuhi – Discover Native Hawaiian-Owned Businesses
A mobile-friendly, free directory launched by Native Hawaiian Chambers of Commerce and the Native Hawaiian Hospitality Association. Search by category and location to find restaurants, boutiques, wellness services, legal help, and more.
kuhikuhi.com
Native Hawaiian Chamber of Commerce Business Directory
Offers a searchable listing of Native Hawaiian–owned businesses statewide, maintained by the Chamber.
business.nativehawaiianchamberofcommerce.org/business-directory
Pacific Business Networks
Online directory for Maori and Pacific Islander owned businesses helping consumers find businesses in one dedicated space.
directory.pacificbusinessnetworks.com
