Mission Statement
The KALIHI BUSINESS ASSOCIATION (KBA) is a non-profit corporation organized in 1948 to promote and represent the interests of the Kalihi Community by:
- Building relationships in the community
- Promoting business growth and development
- Being a voice for small business in our community
- Supporting education through partnerships with our schools
SERVING THE COMMUNITY
The KBA has undertaken many noteworthy projects that help make the community a better place to live, work, and play. Some of our notable programs include:
Annual Scholarship Awards: To public and private schools in our community which are award to worth students seeking higher education.
Kalihi Christmas Parade: Annual Christmas Parade held on the Friday after Thanksgiving. The parade is one of Oahu's oldest and is noted for having one of the longest parade routes.
Kalihi YMCA Endowment: The Association supports our local partner as they raise funds during their annual endowment fundraising program. Funds generated are used for Kalihi YMCA programs and scholarships.
NETWORKING AND SUPPORT
The KBA helps its members through networking events and activities:
Monthly Luncheon Meetings: To keep abreast of local issues affecting the community or other topics of interest concerning small businesses.
Membership Mixers: Social events held at member firms or other locations of interest for members to network.
Support and Assistance: The KBA provides comments and feedback to City, State, and Federal agencies on how their programs or proposed projects may affect the community.
- Building relationships in the community
- Promoting business growth and development
- Being a voice for small business in our community
- Supporting education through partnerships with our schools
SERVING THE COMMUNITY
The KBA has undertaken many noteworthy projects that help make the community a better place to live, work, and play. Some of our notable programs include:
Annual Scholarship Awards: To public and private schools in our community which are award to worth students seeking higher education.
Kalihi Christmas Parade: Annual Christmas Parade held on the Friday after Thanksgiving. The parade is one of Oahu's oldest and is noted for having one of the longest parade routes.
Kalihi YMCA Endowment: The Association supports our local partner as they raise funds during their annual endowment fundraising program. Funds generated are used for Kalihi YMCA programs and scholarships.
NETWORKING AND SUPPORT
The KBA helps its members through networking events and activities:
Monthly Luncheon Meetings: To keep abreast of local issues affecting the community or other topics of interest concerning small businesses.
Membership Mixers: Social events held at member firms or other locations of interest for members to network.
Support and Assistance: The KBA provides comments and feedback to City, State, and Federal agencies on how their programs or proposed projects may affect the community.