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From Forbes:
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.
Mana Up, a Hawai‘i-based economic development initiative, will host a three-day retail boutique at Shopify NY in Manhattan’s SoHo neighborhood. The dates for “Mana Up Aloha Market” are from Friday, April 26 through Sunday, April 28.
“Mana Up Aloha Market” will showcase 40 Hawai‘i companies with unique, island-made products that support and celebrate numerous small businesses from Maui, who endured the devastating effects of the 2023 wildfires.
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