Fellows mentioned in this story: Meli James, Cohort VII

From Pacific Inno:

House of Mana Up, the retail arm of local product accelerator Mana Up, is heading to Hawai‘i Island for a five-month pop-up shop at the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel.

The pop-up will launch Wednesday, May 25 and run through October. Like the House of Mana Up website and its retail location in Waikīkī, the pop-up will feature goods created by companies that have gone through the accelerator.

“Venturing more deeply into the world of hospitality, we're excited to connect hotel guests with the community through showcasing world-class products created right in our own backyard,” said Meli James, cofounder of Mana Up, in a statement. “In turn, it gives an opportunity for entrepreneurs to gain exposure and share their stories in a luxury environment, tapping into the regenerative tourism efforts started during the pandemic.”

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