HARNET is Hawaii's Artisan Business and Development Network. We help local artisans, entrepreneurs, and nonprofits build something lasting — through technical assistance, resources, and the connections that turn a kitchen-table idea into a storefront.
HARNET empowers local artisans, entrepreneurs, and nonprofit organizations by providing technical assistance, resources, and fostering community connections — promoting sustainable growth while preserving Hawaii's Made in Hawaii businesses and nonprofit sector.
What we do
Grant writing, permitting, bookkeeping, e-commerce setup, and the practical skills that don't get taught in business school.
We connect makers to capital, commercial kitchens, retail shelf space, and the partner network that helps small businesses survive Hawaii's high cost of doing business.
Pop-ups, vendor markets, mentorship circles, and shared event spaces — because no Hawaii business grows alone.
Our businesses face the highest cost of living in the country, a tourism economy still recovering, and rising rents that push makers out of brick-and-mortar space.
HARNET exists for the family-run cafe sourcing from fifty local vendors, the jewelry artist working out of a kiosk, the nonprofit running youth workshops out of a borrowed room.