MidWeek West - June 2, 2021

FOR THE WEEK OF JUNE 2, 2021
RECIPROCAL GIFTS
‘Ilima at Leihano kūpuna were gifted goodies, then gave some in return.
SEE PAGE 6
A WESTSIDE WONDER
Learn more about our Pet of the Week, Charlie, a 4-year-old ‘Ewa Beach pup. SEE PAGE 7
Businesswomen Can Apply For Workshops
A PUBLICATION OF
AN EDITION OF
HAPPY TO HULA AGAIN
The ladies of Nā Wāhine Hula O Waikele are overjoyed to once again dance together safely at Patsy T. Mink Central O‘ahu Regional Park.
LAWRENCE TABUDLO PHOTO
WBY WEST O‘AHU VOICE STAFF
now accepting applications through June 18. Set in motion last week, the initiative is called WE by Rising Tide, and focuses on a 10- week series of workshops designed for women entrepreneurs to sharpen their financial leader- ship, management and marketing skills. Other benefits include advertising opportunities to promote their business, along with network- ing with female executives and other business leaders. All fees are covered by a Central Pacif-
est O‘ahu women have a new op- portunity to hone their business skills, thanks to a program that is
ic Bank Foundation grant.
“Hawai‘i’s entrepreneurs and small-business
owners create jobs and contribute to a more re- silient, thriving economy. Within this space, we see an important opportunity to impact even greater diversity, supporting and empow- ering Hawai‘i’s ambitious women entrepre- neurs who are innovating and working hard to grow their businesses,” states CPB Foundation chairwoman Catherine Ngo.
To learn more, visit risingtidehawaii.com.