Calling all Innovators and Entrepreneurs
Chaminade’s Hogan Entrepreneurial Program and American Savings Bank’s Nonprofit Business Plan Competition is held every other year and is open to Hawaii nonprofit organizations seeking to start new ventures that will benefit sociey. The competition aims to stimulate public interest and support in nonprofit organizations—and encourage excellence and innovation in socially-motivated entrepreneurs.
Eligibility Requirements
- Business plans must be for one of the following: new nonprofit organization (in operation less than 12 months prior to entry deadline), a new program of an existing nonprofit organization, or a new for-profit subsidiary of a nonprofit organization.
- Must be located in the state of Hawai’i.
- Proposed venture must be designed to benefit society, i.e., it must generate positive social outcomes.
- Submit only one business plan for review.
Important Dates
- STEP 1: SUBMIT A STATEMENT OF INTENT Deadline Tuesday, January 30
- STEP 2: SUBMIT A BUSINESS PLAN Submission Deadline: Received by 4pm on Monday, March 4
- STEP 3: ORAL PRESENTATIONS BY THE EIGHT FINALISTS Presentation Date: Tuesday, April 9
Awards
Winners will be announced at an Awards Ceremony held on Thursday, April 18. The event will be open to the public and the press will be invited. Travel assistance will be provided to some finalists from neighbor islands.
Awards will be as follows:
- 1st Place: $15,000
- 2nd Place: $11,000
- 3rd Place: $6,000
- 4th Place: $4,000
- Remaining Finalists: $1,000 each
2024 Nonprofit Business Competition Winners
First Place Winner – WorkNet
Second Place Winner – Mothers Against Drunk Driving
Third Place Winner – Pasefika Presence
Fourth Place Winner – Mood USA
Remaining Finalists
If you have any questions, please contact Ann Lujan Kishi at [email protected] or (808) 440-4280.
