Kokua for Maui joins Small Business Saturday

LIHU‘E — The Kukui Grove Center, the largest shopping center on Kaua‘i, and its Small Business Saturday campaign welcomes the County of Kaua‘i and its Kaua‘i Made program and Kokua for Maui-Shop and Show Aloha on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Kokua for Maui-Shop and Show Aloha is dedicated to uplifting Maui’s people and businesses, while boosting the economy impacted by the devastating wildfires that took place in August.

“With the people of Maui recovering from the devastating August wildfires, Kaua‘i extends a helping hand to the Maui-based vendors who lost their businesses,” said Mayor Derek S.K. Kawakami. “Come out this weekend and show your support for local Maui businesses at Small Business Saturday.”

“We are truly grateful to Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke and her team for spearheading the Kokua for Maui effort, and coordinating the travel for these Maui vendors to the Garden Island,” Kawakami said. “We also wish to thank Kukui Grove for providing a venue for local retailers and supporting small businesses.”

Participating alongside the Kaua‘i Made lineup of vendors, nine Maui vendors, including Gallery Rafael, Maui Pineapple Store, West Maui Sports and Fishing Supply, Resurrection Knife Company LLC, Maui Grown 808 LLP, Makana Hawai‘i Beachwear, Sabado Studio Gallery, Tricia Calvert Designs and Sister Companies: Nani Shells Hawai‘i and Tati Hawai‘i will be sharing their talents and products.

“Kokua for Maui-Shop and Show Aloha is a coordinated, collaborative effort to showcase Maui’s people, products and culture around the state,” Luke said. “We are very appreciative for the leadership and partnership of Mayor Kawakami and his team for inviting and hosting Kokua for Maui on Kaua‘i.”

For more information, visit www.mauinuifirst.com.