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YWahine in Business Incubator Cohort 8 - Registration Now Open


  • Patsy T. Mink Center for Business & Leadership 1040 Richards Street, Suite 105 Honolulu, HI, 96813 USA (map)

YWahine In Business Incubator is a 7-week course offers business fundamentals for new and early startups. This cohort provides early-start and growth entrepreneurs with insight, knowledge, and resources for a stronger future. Classes are held every Tuesday and Thursday from 5:30pm – 7:30pm. All entrepreneurs are welcome and not limited to woman-owned businesses!

DATES: February 17 - April 16, 2026

  • Classes on Tuesdays & Thursdays

  • Mandatory Orientation on Tuesday, January 27 at 5:30pm (online via Zoom)

  • Graduation will be in-person on Thursday, April 16, 2026 from 5:30-7:30pm

TIME: 5:30pm - 7:30pm

  • Orientation and classes will be held in a hybrid model with the cohort rotating both online and in-person at YWCA O'ahu, Downtown Honolulu. Any neighbor island attendees will be able to attend all sessions online.

WHO IS RIGHT FOR THE PROGRAM?

  • You have completed concept development and are eager to learn how to take your product/service to market.

  • You’ve started selling a product/service on a small scale and now want to take your efforts to the next level (i.e., expand the market, more sales, earn a full-time income, etc.) and increase your chance of long-term success.

  • You’ve been actively operating your business for a few years (with no formal training) and now want to increase your knowledge of business management.

  • You are passionate about completing the entire course and launching your business.

TOPICS COVERED:

  • Concept Validation

  • Business Model Development

  • Financial Basics & Beginner QuickBooks

  • Funding Opportunities in our Community

  • Marketing Basics

  • Social Media Best Practices

  • Business Plan Development

  • Networking Opportunities

ELIGIBILITY:

  • Hawaii resident.

  • Have registered your business and are in the early phase of your business.

  • Committed to participating in the full YWahine In Business Program, plus working on your business in your free time.

Cost: $100 (Valued at $600)

  • Early Bird Cost: $75 (until January 15, 2026)

FACILITATOR: Noela Napoleon, Lead Instructor and Business Counselor, Patsy T. Mink Center for Business & Leadership and Subject Matter Experts

Registration for Cohort 8 closes January 23, 2026.

Register here


Earlier Event: December 1
Mink Wahine Leadership Series 2026 VIP Package
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