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Bank of Hawaiʻi and Mana Up are shining the spotlight on four local businesses that are helping Hawaiʻi bloom! Join us in meeting the founders behind Advance Wildlife Education, Maui Chili Chili Oil, and more. Get ready to dive into the stories of these amazing companies that are playing a direct role in supporting Hawaiʻi, economically as well as environmentally.
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Hawai’i is the United States’ Pacific paradise, overflowing with thundering waterfalls, verdant forests, clear waters, and a laid-back lifestyle that entices travelers. Many of those travelers flock to Maui, the second largest Hawaiian island and home to beloved destinations such as Haleakalā National Park, the Hāna Highway, and the resorts in Kāʻanapali and Wailea.
Visitors to Hawai‘i often envision its fine sand beaches and cultural venues, but this destination is also home to many locally-owned and operated businesses. In late April, an entrepreneurship is bringing their products and services to New York City through a pop-up marketplace.
A group of Hawaii entrepreneurs hope to win over shoppers this weekend in one of the most bustling retail markets in the world.
Byron Goo is an experienced executive with a demonstrated history of working in the food and beverage industry. He sensed a rebirth of tea brewing in America and launched Tea Chest Hawaii in 1995. As a craft tea maker, Byron has created award-winning products and has helped local farmers cultivate tea and other crops that can be used in his blends.
Tea Chest Hawaii was one of the first USDA-certified organic food manufacturers in the state and continues to support sustainable, organically grown agriculture around the globe. Its tea team has a passion for refined taste and a distinct sense of place. Their mission is to craft products with great flavor, all while making people happy. Using only natural, organic and sustainable ingredients, Tea Chest Hawaii formulates products that are good for you and the planet. Today the O‘ahu-based company has several brands of tea including Hawaiian Natural Tea, Mamaki among a few others.
