ABOUT US

Founded in March 2007, the Native Hawaiian Organizations Association (NHOA) supports the community of NHOs, as defined by the Small Business Administration, and their for-profit 8(a) subsidiaries.  NHOA is dedicated to supporting the long-term success of the NHO program and the community impact it achieves.  NHOA works closely with its members, Congressional members, affiliate organizations, community partners, and Federal agencies to advance the program and the opportunities it provides to businesses and the community.

OUR MISSION
To protect, promote, and advance the preservation of federal contracting for Native Hawaiian Organizations (NHOs).

NHOA’s mission is rooted in the legislative intent of the Native 8(a) program, which seeks to provide economic opportunities for our country's Native communities. The success of a NHO-owned 8(a) BD program participant directly impacts the NHO's ability to achieve its mission.  As such, NHOA serves to enhance the successes of these for-profit firms and provide continued legislative support and advocacy for the Native 8(a) program, which in turn supports economic, social, and cultural endeavors in the Native Hawaiian community.

OUR VISION
 To enhance the political, economic social status of Native Hawaiians. 

To support our mission, NHOA's vision highlights the importance of economic viability to create a self-sufficient and thriving Native Hawaiian community.

OUR VALUES

Hui`ia
To unify, for mutually beneficial purposes, the efforts of those organizations which qualify under Federal small business regulations as Native Hawaiian Organizations

Lawelawe
To facilitate the development of the community service programs that each member Native Hawaiian Organization is required to establish, fund and maintain

Maika`i loa
To assist member Native Hawaiian Organizations in their business dealings so that they operate with excellence and kupono, adhere to the highest standards of business ethics
A`o
To instruct and mentor member Native Hawaiian Organizations who are new to the business so that they may be successful


Ho`ike
To educate and inform the general public of the benefits and good works that such Native Hawaiian Organizations are doing