ADVOCATING FOR NATIVE HAWAIIAN BUSINESSES

​The Native Hawaiian Organizations Association (NHOA) is a trade association established to provide a unified voice for Native Hawaiian Organizations (NHOs).  NHOs are non-profit organizations authorized by the Small Business Administration (SBA) to participate in the 8(a) Business Development program. NHOs provide invaluable economic benefits to the State of Hawaii and the Native Hawaiian community by developing job opportunities, building the capacity of innovative industries, and supporting important social and economic programs.

MEMBERSHIP

NHOA membership is open to any non-profit NHO certified by the SBA pursuant to 13 C.F.R. 124.3. NHOA provides is members with relevant community, government, and legislative information; networking and partnership opportunities; and, a unified voice on key issues impacting NHOs and Federal government contracting.

ADVOCACY

NHOA's mission is to promote, protect, and advance the NHO 8(a) program.  We advocate for NHOs in Washington, DC, in the Hawaii state legislature, and with government agencies to protect the program; to encourage change and parity with other Native entities; and, to improve opportunities available to NHOs.

COMMUNITY 

Although each NHO has a unique mission, they all exist to  principally serve the Native Hawaiian community. Find out more about the  activities NHOs engage in to benefit the Native Hawaiian community, including STEM education, cultural engagement, financial literacy, and specialized job training.