HeritageManawa Kūpono
The Manawa Kūpono story.
Pacific Technologies and Solutions is an SBA-certified 8(a) small business of Manawa Kūpono, a Native Hawaiian Organization. At PTS, we are passionate about participating and giving back at the local level.
Global in our service, but local in our approach.
Who Manawa Kūpono is
A Native Hawaiian Organization, established in Honolulu.
Manawa Kūpono is a Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO) established in Honolulu, Hawaii. Its purpose is “to promote and support the economic and social development of the Native Hawaiian community through business development activities.”
Through its participation in the SBA 8(a) Program, Manawa Kūpono is able “to provide revenue support that directly benefit Native Hawaiians.” The organization focuses its support on three core areas: preservation, assistance, and education.
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Preservation
Protecting Hawaiian environmental and cultural heritage.
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Assistance
Direct support for Native Hawaiian families and communities.
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Education
Scholarships and educational programs for Native Hawaiians.
Where the revenues go
Returns that flow home.
“Revenues earned will be expended to qualifying organizations for benefits that include but are not limited to scholarships, grants, direct purchases or endowment support.”
Six merit-based service areas
Support is directed on a merit basis toward programs and endeavors serving the Native Hawaiian community:
- Programs providing economic and social development and training for Native Hawaiians
- Programs enabling housing opportunities for Native Hawaiians
- Programs assisting Native Hawaiian elderly and disabled in accessing financial and health benefits and services
- Programs providing vocational skills for Native Hawaiian adults and children
- Programs promoting and preserving Hawaii's environment, unique culture, and history
- Educational endeavors facilitating scientific research and technological advances that advance Native Hawaiians in the workplace
Organizations we support
Three organizations, one community.
Manawa Kūpono directs its revenue support to qualifying organizations serving Native Hawaiians across education, cultural preservation, housing, and economic opportunity.
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ʻAha Pūnana Leo
APL
Educational and cultural preservation benefiting Native Hawaiian students, through the revitalization of the Hawaiian language.
APL's motto: “E Ola Ka ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi” (The Hawaiian Language Shall Live).
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Waiohuli Hawaiian Homesteaders Association, Inc.
WHHA
Revenue support and technical guidance for economic opportunity, housing, elderly support, and vocational skills. WHHA operates “Project WE-DO.”
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Saint Louis School
Founded 1846
A Roman Catholic college preparatory school with an approximately 60% Native Hawaiian student population.
Certifications
Certified, registered, ready.
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SBA 8(a)
Certified small business
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SBA Certified SDB
Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO)
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UEI
SFCAY9P1XNC6
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CAGE
83DM4