The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) is an SBA-backed loan that helps businesses keep their workforce employed during the COVID-19 crisis. President Joe Biden has signed into law a bill (H.R. […]

The journey to marriage equality began right here in Hawaii in 1991 when three same-sex couples sued for the right to marry, and the Hawaii State Supreme Court eventually found the state’s refusal to do so discriminatory. Hawaii was poised to become the first state to legalize same-sex marriage. Yet, marriage equality wasn’t achieved in Hawaii […]

Join NGLCC Communities of Color Initiative (CoCi) and celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month on Wednesday, May 26, 2021 from 2-4pm ET. This special AAPI Heritage Program is entitled Living Out Loud: Breaking the Myth of the Model Minority. The panel discussion, moderated by Trung Tieu (he/him), Manager, Supplier Diversity – Global Procurement, […]

Mark your calendar and save June 2021 for the Honolulu Pride Ride in celebration of National Pride Month. Fly your rainbow colors during the month of June across the streets, bike lanes and pathways of Oahu or anywhere in Hawaii (or around the world). Choose your own routes and distances; ride solo or in single […]

Hawaii's Fastest Growing Companies Nomination Deadline: Sunday, June 6 If your company grew in revenue from 2018 to 2020, PBN wants to hear from you. Pacific Business News is looking to recognize and honor Hawaii's fastest-growing local companies. https://www.bizjournals.com/pacific/nomination/85567/2021/2021-hawaiis-fastest-growing-companies   Business of Pride Nomination Deadline: Sunday, June 6 PBN is looking for LGBTQ leaders, companies, […]

iHeartRadio and P&G announce the return of Can’t Cancel Pride – a virtual relief benefit for LGBTQ+ communities featuring performances from Demi Lovato, P!NK, Lil Nas X, Bebe Rexha, Brothers Osborne, Busy Phillips, Gus Kenworthy, Hayley Kiyoko, Jennifer Hudson, JoJo Siwa, Marshmello, MJ Rodriguez, Nina West, Ricky Martin, Regard, Troye Sivan, Tate McRae, and more. The second annual event […]

Rental and Utility Relief Program will open on Monday, June 7, 2021. Applications will be accepted at oneoahu.org/renthelp. “We look forward to the opportunity to help more Oʻahu households that are struggling with their rent and bills for electricity, sewer and water, and gas because of the pandemic,” said Executive Director of the Office of Economic […]

Join the Chamber Leadership Alliance (CLA) for the CLA Solidarity Program on June 8, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. ET, during the opening ceremony of the U.S. Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce Education Foundation's (USPAACC) 2021 CelebrASIAN Business + Procurement Conference! Attendees will hear from CLA Executives about their commitment to the task of creating a more just […]

This year has tested the resilience and brilliance of transgender and nonbinary people living in the United States. Given the tragic spike in the murders of largely of Black trans […]

The circular economy is a bold vision for tomorrow — and today — empowering leaders across industries and communities to increase resilience, mitigate climate risk and unlock new business opportunities. […]

After more than a year of living upended by the pandemic, we’re seeing some signs of relief from the crisis brought by COVID-19. But experts agree that a majority of us still feel the fallout […]

Invest in yourself and grow your business. An inaugural cohort of 20 Women Entrepreneurs will be selected for the 10-week program covering topics like financial management, marketing, and leadership with […]