Why Supporting Small Businesses in Hawaiʻi Matters 🌺
Did you know that small businesses like ours are the heartbeat of Hawaiʻi’s economy?
🌴 Hawaiʻi Small Business Facts:
- 99% of businesses in Hawaiʻi are small businesses, employing nearly half of the state’s private workforce.
- Every dollar spent at a local business circulates 2-3 times more in the local economy compared to big-box stores.
- Local businesses often collaborate with other small, local suppliers, artists, and service providers, creating a ripple effect of economic growth.
- Hawaiʻi-based businesses are more likely to give back to their communities through donations, partnerships, and support for local non-profits and schools.
🌟 Who You’re Supporting When You Shop with Us:
We started The Keiki Dept in 2016 as a way to pay for diapers and daycare for our growing family. What began as a small project at our dining room table has quickly grown into a thriving business creating Mea Hawaiʻi for your ʻOhana.
Your support allows us to:
- Send our keiki to little league and hula lessons
- Participate in cultural programs during school breaks
- Give back to local organizations that support Native Hawaiian keiki and their ʻOhana
We’re another family in your community. We don’t have a big house or fancy cars—we’re simply grateful to do what we love, live comfortably, and give back to the place we call home. 🌈
🌺 How You Can Support Small Businesses in Hawaiʻi:
- Shop local whenever possible, online or in person.
- Leave a positive review or share your experience with friends and family.
- Follow and engage with us on social media—every like, comment, and share helps!
- Purchase gift cards for future use or as thoughtful gifts.
- Recommend local businesses to visitors and friends.
- Visit local markets and events to discover more small businesses.
- Sign up for newsletters to stay updated on sales, new products, and community initiatives.
When you choose to shop small, you’re not just making a purchase—you’re helping families like ours thrive. Mahalo for supporting The Keiki Dept and other small businesses that make Hawaiʻi a better place for all of us. 🌺