HONOLULU (HI Now) - aio and American Savings Bank (ASB) are pleased to announce a third Hui Kapili Accelerator, a business development program designed to support and build capacity for Hawaii’s construction industry.
As Hawaii works to address critical housing and infrastructure needs, Hui Kapili aims to strengthen the local construction industry by providing small- and mid- sized businesses with the business skills, industry connections, and resources needed to grow sustainably and successfully.
Since launching in 2025, the Hui Kapili Accelerator has successfully completed two cohorts and graduated 22 businesses representing a diverse cross-section of Hawaii’s construction industry, including home builders and renovators, pool and spa specialists, interior design professionals, countertop fabricators, and more. Participants have included Native Hawaiian-owned and women-owned businesses from across all four counties across the state.
“The Hui Kapili program is one of the many ways American Savings Bank is helping to address Hawaii’s affordable housing challenges,” said Ann Teranishi, president and CEO of American Savings Bank. “We are proud to invest in the leaders and companies that are working hard to provide local jobs, create affordable housing and improve infrastructure, enabling more kamaaina to remain right here at home.”
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