Join us for this celebration of Hawaii’s entrepreneurial spirit and discover how local innovators are making waves far beyond the islands.
Mana Up is thrilled to announce that more than 50 exciting giveaways will be offered to lucky viewers tuning in to the Mana Up Showcase 2024 global livestream and TV broadcast special on October 27. These exclusive giveaways are part of the celebration of Hawaii’s thriving local businesses and innovative entrepreneurs showcased during the highly anticipated event.
Register at ManaUpShowcase.com to watch the Mana Up Showcase livestream or broadcast and in-person events to automatically enter into 50+ prize giveaways, including:
1 Year of King's Hawaiian Products
120,000 Hawaiian Airlines miles
A ʻŌhiʻa Lehua Ruby and Diamond Pendant in Two Tone Gold with 18" 14k Gold Chain ($1,910 value) from Maui Divers Jewelry
1 Year of Water from Waiakea Hawaiian Volcanic Water
Two Nights at the Lotus Honolulu Hotel at Diamond Head in Waikiki
Showcase Tickets and a Cohort 9 Gift Set from Bank of Hawaii
Showcase Tickets from Hawaiian Telcom
1 x $100 KOHO Chocolates E-Gift Card
4 Shane Victorino Golf Tournament Tickets at Wailea Golf Club
Hosted by Mana Up co-founder Meli James and actor-model Kaipo Dudoit, the showcase will not only spotlight 10 talented Hawaii-based entrepreneurs but also offer viewers the chance to win a wide array of Hawaii-made products. These giveaways are designed to bring the spirit of the islands directly to viewers' homes, featuring items such as artisanal foods, luxurious skincare products, handcrafted goods, and more—all from Hawaii's top rising brands.
“We’re excited to share the mana (spirit) of Hawaii with our global audience,” said Meli James, co-founder of Mana Up. “Our Showcase is all about celebrating our local entrepreneurs, and what better way to do that than by giving viewers a chance to experience the incredible products that make Hawaii so unique.”
How to Enter: Viewers can enter the giveaways by registering to watch the Mana Up Showcase 2024 livestream or broadcast special at ManaUpShowcase.com. Instructions on how to shop exclusive offers will be shared throughout the event.
Tune In: The Mana Up Showcase 2024 will air live on October 27, 2024, and can be streamed globally. The TV broadcast will premiere at 8 PM on Hawaii News Now. Watch the special on the Mana Up website for livestream access earlier at 3 PM and on the company’s YouTube and Facebook feeds.
For more information on the event and the giveaways, visit ManaUpShowcase.com or follow us on social media @manauphawaii .
About the Mana Up Showcase 2024
The Mana Up Showcase is an annual celebration of Hawaii’s entrepreneurs, featuring an exciting lineup of local companies poised for global expansion. The 2024 event will be broadcast via livestream and during primetime on Hawaii News Now TV, on October 27, with several repeat showings afterward, providing a platform for these brands to connect with audiences around the world. This year’s event will feature a special focus on innovation, sustainability, and the unique spirit of Hawaii that drives these businesses forward.
The 2024 Mana Up Showcase marks the culmination of the annual six-month accelerator, highlighting 10 must-watch Hawai‘i-based product companies from Maui, Kaua‘i, O‘ahu, and Hawai‘i Island. These emerging brands, alongside many more, will be featured during the Mana Up Showcase 2024: Alikaleo Park, Bizia Surf, Farm to Fudge, Hawai‘i Ulu Cooperative, Honua Skincare, Kaua‘i Hemp Co., Kris Goto, Okonokai, To Be Organics, and Waiwaolani .
After you shop the Mana Up Marketplace at Bloomingdale's Ala Moana on November 7, continue the fun just steps away at The Republik, where Justin Kawika Young will headline our Artists to Watch Concert, which features four young, rising musicians (under the mentorship of Haku Collective by Kimié Miner) — POHAI, Kala‘i Kealoha, Mikaela Freitas, and Music and Rhythm — performing original music.
For more information on the Mana Up Showcase or to register for the livestream and more than 50 giveaways, including 1 year of King's Hawaiian Sweet Bread, and two round trip tickets to Hawaiʻi from Hawaiian Airlines, please visit ManaUpShowcase.com . Mana Up Showcase 2024 is presented by King’s Hawaiian, with Showcase Sponsors Hawaiian Airlines, Bank of Hawai‘i, and Waiākea Hawaiian Volcanic Water.
About Mana Up
Founded by Meli James & Brittany Heyd, Mana Up is an accelerator and venture fund that introduces 100% Hawai‘i-based companies to global markets, and boosts economic opportunity for the people of Hawai‘i. To date, 95 companies have participated in the six-month program that provides expansion opportunities and helps solve business challenges. For more information about the accelerator program, visit ManaUpHawaii.com , and to shop and explore products from the company’s entrepreneurs, visit HouseofManaUp.com .
Mana Up is supported by Kamehameha Schools, Castle & Cooke Hawai‘i, Hawaiian Airlines, Bank of Hawai‘i, ALTRES, Hawai‘i Technology Development Corporation, Innovate Hawai‘i, American Savings Bank, Ulupono Initiative, Young Brothers, UHA Health Insurance, Pineapple Tweed, Shopify, Foodland, DFS, and Dole.
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