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Every week we feature local Hawaii small businesses on our social media channels. Helping the community to meet the teams behind the business and to hear their stories. #SHOPSMALLHAWAII #SHOPSMALLSHOPLOCAL

Created by Carlo Fajota, @defensive.brand is a streetwear apparel brand that aims to promote self-love and confidence by being open about the experiences that limit us. Defensive was started at the beginning of the pandemic in 2019, as Carlo (owner
September indicates lots of new things every year, for some it may be the beginning of the Autumn Season, for some it could be their FIRST day of school, for us it is another month to bring the community of Hawaii more and more support as we go into
Kaleimamo, by ʻOlu and Pōhai Campbell from Kaimukī, Oʻahu, was started and named after their daughter Kaleimamo… In 2019 when they found out they were expecting her, they knew the first thing they would need was - Diapers! @kaleimamohawaii Wh
“Eco Pet Hawaii is very much a pet-inspired brand but we also try to promote an eco-friendly lifestyle. We use all-natural ingredients, eco-friendly packaging, and materials. It’s important to us to take care of our planet for our future
A creative passion turned into a small business, as simple as that! @resinartkailua Nan Yamashiro created this business because she loves to create resin art! This was once her creative outlet, and since she already had prior business knowledge as
“About 17 years ago, my sister was still living in LA and scrapbooking was gaining popularity. She'd make albums of my son, the family, and her friends, and in the meantime send stickers and papers to me. After about 3 years of it, I realized I
From working as a tea educator, tea sommelier at the Kahala Hotel, and eventually establishing Treehouse Teas, Britnee Lau has all of the tea expertise you need to have an excellent cup of tea! @treehouse.teas In November of 2019, Britnee Lau left
Pua Noni Naturals was started in 2000 by a Honolulu Fire Fighter who was stationed on the North Shore of Oahu. When he discovered he had high blood pressure, he first started taking prescription medication, but later noticed he disliked the effects.
Hawaii's largest contract framer for commercial, hospitality, residential and health care projects, providing full design services for commercial framing and printing! @picturesplushawaii Kent Untermann started the Pictures Plus in 1986 by selling
Started from the motive of enriching the in person out of school program of STEAM (Sciencem, Technology, Math, and Art), Phaedra Elisabeth Robinson has set out to change the way you view in person teaching. @raihawaii Phaedra has been a teacher for
“REDEFINING A SIMPLE WORKPLACE” @simplybusinessbycelynna Celynna started her business ventures in graphic design at the age of 11! She is best known for her business “Designs by Celynna” and for her creative graduation banne
Jennifer Barret Creative, helping to connect nonprofits, small businesses, and more to the proper consultation since 2012! @commsforcauses Before starting her business, Jenn worked with the University of Hawaii doing community-based work. As time w
Joy Bitonio (@alohaspreader) builds strong bodies, minds, and lives. Founder/Owner of KOMO Studio in Kailua, the premiere Lagree Fitness studio in Hawaii where inspiring instructors lead addictive classes that are endlessly challenging and fresh, des
“The Island Pooch specializes in hand-made, small- to medium-sized dog clothing and accessories influenced by Hawaiian designs, prints, and fabrics. Pet couture Island style!” @theislandpooch Jean at The Island Pooch, grew up watching he
Motivating your spirits to feel INSPIRED, CONNECTED, and HAPPY - @bodybalancehonolulu Maria founded Body Balance and Kashmira joined her in 2019! Body Balance Honolulu was one of the first pilates studios here in Hawaii/Honolulu. It was initially a
The month of July was full of new business ventures for us at Shop Small Hawaii as we were able to plan and feature some amazing businesses! 🤗 In this month of August, we have been able to bring in a brand new 23 businesses to be a part of our Shop
“Infinite Auto Services LLC offers ceramic coating, interior and exterior details, paint correction, paint enhancement, window tinting, and now, vinyl and paint protection film! Their mission is to bring back cars to their former glory and rest
“Your smile is your logo, your personality is your business card, how you leave others feeling after an experience with you becomes your trademark.” - Kanani Packer @henani.henna Kanani Packer started her business as a freshman in high s
"An inclusive eyewear brand that ensures that each woman feels SEEN, HEARD, and REPRESENTED.” - Ashley Johnson @mohalaeyewear Ashely created Mohala Eyewear in December of 2017 to create an eyewear brand that can fit ALL women! Mohala is