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SBA Young Entrepreneur of the Year
March 31, 2023 Jasmine Lee

SBA Young Entrepreneur of the Year

SBA Young Entrepreneur of the Year

Kākou Collective's founder and illustrator, Kea Peters, is the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Young Entrepreneur of the Year for the state of Hawai‘i!

According to Maui Now, the SBA Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award goes to individuals who have shown the likelihood of success during a minimum of three years of operation and ownership of a small business before reaching the age of 35 and demonstrates increasing sales and job opportunities. You can read the full press release on the Maui Now website.

Kea Peters SBA Hawaii Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2023

We are incredibly proud of Kea for the dedication she continues to show to her family, her art, and every part of Kākou Collective. We can't wait to see what's in store for her in the future. Kea always says that this journey is a kākou effort, but - if you're seeing this - please take some time to send her your aloha. A hui hou!

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