AWBC Member Spotlight: Welcoming YWCA Maui Women’s Business Center

Meet one of the newest members of the Association of Women’s Business Centers: the YWCA Maui Women’s Business Center, a powerful force for entrepreneurship in Hawai‘i, now serving the islands of Maui, Lana‘i, and Moloka‘i.

Rooted in Community, Empowering Women Entrepreneurs

Located at the University of Hawai‘i Maui College (Laulima Building, Room 104), YWCA Maui WBC is committed to equipping small businesses with the tools they need to thrive. From one-on-one business counseling to access to capital and targeted training programs, the center ensures women have the support they need at every step of their entrepreneurial journey.

What Makes YWCA Maui WBC Unique

What sets this center apart is its holistic and collaborative approach. Recognizing the diverse lives of women entrepreneurs, YWCA Maui WBC creates space for individuals to bring their whole selves into their businesses. Being housed on a college campus enables the team to form meaningful partnerships with business instructors, the Maui Food Innovation Center, and other local organizations—creating a nurturing environment rich in innovation, wisdom, and opportunity.

Meet the Team & Get Connected

Location: University of Hawai‘i Maui College, Laulima Building, Room 104
Website: www.ywca-mwbc.org

Lunch and Launch: Building Community Over a Meal

One of the center’s newest initiatives is Lunch and Launch, a weekly networking event held on Wednesdays from 11 AM to 1 PM at the Pa’ina Market cafeteria on campus. This informal meetup is a chance for entrepreneurs and resource partners to come together, exchange ideas, and build relationships in a relaxed, supportive setting.

We’re excited to celebrate the arrival of YWCA Maui Women’s Business Center and look forward to the incredible contributions they’ll make across the islands and beyond!

Connect with AWBC

To learn more about the Association of Women’s Business Centers (AWBC) network and how your organization can become a member, please contact Jackie at jackie@awbc.org. Membership provides access to a community of women’s business centers, valuable resources, and opportunities to amplify your impact.

If you are already a part of the AWBC network and are interested in being featured in an upcoming spotlight, we’d love to hear from you. Please reach out to Madison at madison@awbc.org to share your story.