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Karl is the president of the Hawaii Strategic Development Corporation, an agency of the state of Hawaii that partners with private sector investors to mobilize investment capital for the growth sectors of Hawaii’s economy. Photo courtesy of HSDC.

On July 26, the Hawaii Strategic Development Corporation (HSDC) will hold an information meeting on Oahu, to inform the public about its new venture capital fund and to seek input on implementation.

In May, the Governor announced the allocation of $13 million by the U.S. Department of Treasury’s State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBC) to invest in Hawaii businesses through the HSDC’s venture capital Fund of Funds Investment program.

“The program provides a powerful incentive for new private lending to small businesses, which will help spur additional job creation and economic growth throughout Hawai’i,” said U.S. Treasurer Rosie Rios, in a written statement released earlier from the governor’s office.

 

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Author: Sonia Isotov