A record number of alumni-owned businesses—about 40—will participate when the University of Hawaiʻi Alumni Makers’ Market returns to The Royal Hawaiian Hotel in Waikīkī on August 6, 6⏻9 p.m.
The event showcases food and drinks from alumni-owned or operated restaurants, along with a variety of products from
UH alumni small businesses.
“Pop Culture Artisan Pops always looks forward to Makers’ Market as a chance to connect with the UH alumni community and share our pops with guests who value supporting local businesses,” said Justin Udom (AS ’18, Kapiʻolani Community College), founder of Pop Culture Artisan Pops. “Makers’ Market is an important community event that not only showcases the entrepreneurial spirit of UH alumni but uplifts small businesses rooted in Hawaiʻi.”
Admission is available online and includes unlimited access to food and drink stations, and the opportunity to purchase merchandise.
“We’re thrilled to see the UH Alumni Makers’ Market continue to grow in its fourth year,” said Maile Au (MBA ‘06, UH Mānoa), associate vice president of alumni and community engagement at UH Foundation. “It’s a celebration of our alumni, their creativity and the impact they’re making on Hawaiʻi’s economy and communities. We can’t wait to welcome everyone back.”
Presented by the UH Office of Alumni Relations in partnership with the UH Alumni Association, a portion of the proceeds will go toward addressing current UH student needs statewide.
Participating food and beverage vendors include:
- BeerLab Hawaii
- Char’s Bar
- KAI Vodka
- Kapa Hale
- Kō Hana Distillers
- Makanai
- MangoMango
- Nami Kaze
- PILI Group
- Pono Potions
- Pop Culture Artisan Pops
- Rainbow Drive-In
- Sage Creamery
- Summer Club
- Tanaka Ramen
- The Dumpling Factory
Participating marketplace vendors include:
- Belly Rub Kitchen
- Bujo Bae
- Choco Leʻa
- Coconut Ave.
- Daguzan Charcuterie
- David Shepard Hawaiʻi
- FITTED Hawaii
- Hapa Hawaiian Salts
- Hawaiian Pie Co.
- Kailua Honey
- Late Bloomer
- Lei by Kanoe
- LUXE Photobooth
- Mari’s Garden
- Old Queen Street Stadium
- Phases Hawaii
- Ports + Paws
- Premiere Barbershop
- Sweet Enemy Clothing
- Ten Tomorrow
- Thankful
- Wailana Hawaiʻi Art
- Welo Creations
Sponsorship opportunities are still available. For more information, email contact@uhalumni.org.
“One of Central Pacific Bank’s core pillars is supporting small business and providing the support and resources to help our local community thrive,” said Sharene Urakami-Oyama (BA ‘93, UH Mānoa), vice president and small business market manager at Central Pacific Bank. “The Makers’ Market is a natural fit with our focus on helping local businesses succeed. CPB is truly committed to supporting the next wave of innovators and entrepreneurs right here at home.”
