Hawaiiverse is the best place for all things local.
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2016
EST.
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1000+
LOCAL BUSINESSES
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40+
SECTORS
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35,000+
FOLLOWING
About Us
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The Mission
Hawaiiverse is, and has always been 100% about supporting local Hawaiʻi businesses.
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The Dream
Imagine a Hawaiʻi where people buy made-by-locals, not made-in-China. Where they eat at family restaurants instead of fast food chains. Where we really are one big ʻohana. That day is coming, and it's coming soon - and all you need to do is follow us and keep supporting the mission!
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The start
Started in 2016, as a Facebook group, Hawaiiverse has expanded its community from social media to its online local business directory. Today, Hawaiiverse is Hawai‘i’s biggest online community-based directory of local businesses and deals for both residents and visitors.
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The Journey
Since our start, we've filmed over 100 videos highlighting local businesses, expanded our business directory, and launched our 100% local product store. Our mission is to support our local small business community and continue to innovate on its behalf.
Meet the Team
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Jared Kushi CEO
Waiākea High School
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa -
Taylor Martin CTO
Kamehameha Schools Hawaiʻi
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa -
Kamaka Dias Director of Outreach
Kaiser High School
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa -
Callie Martin Director of Operations
Hilo High School
University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo