CPB introduces 'WE by Rising Tide' Program's 20 Female Participants

In collaboration with Patsy T. Mink Center for Business and Leadership and aio Foundation’s co-sponsorship, the newest participants have been introduced by Central Pacific Bank (CPB) for its “WE by Rising Tide” program.

This particular program includes a total of 20 female entrepreneurs from around Hawaiʻi. It aims to provide knowledge and insights to these businesswomen in order to accelerate their business operations to higher levels.

CPB group senior vice president of Business Banking as well as WE by Rising Tide founding member, Susan Utsugi stated, “The talent and drive of Hawaiʻi’s women-owned businesses continue to impress us, and we’re thrilled to offer this comprehensive program to help them expand and grow professionally.”

The program shall continue for 10 weeks, completely free of cost. It will provide Financial Management, Marketing and Branding Strategies and Networking.

The participants of this year’s batch include Lexbreezy Hawaiʻi LLC’s Alexis Akiona; KOMO Studio’s Joy Bitonio; Cajudoy Construction LLC’s Brandy Cajudoy; Champagne Collaborations LLC’s Jamie Champagne; Jess Cole Films’ Jessica Cole; Surfvivor Media, Inc’s Chelsea Deptula; and State Farm – Ashley Gundaker LLC’s Ashley Gundaker.

Some other names include Masa Fujioka & Associates’ Cynthia Ishikawa; People Strategies Hawaiʻi LLC’s Kuulani Keohokalole; Marie Hansen Properties, Inc’s Cheryl Kunimoto; Hāloa Construction LLC’s Ramona Lariosa; Cori’s Cake Dreams LLC’s Cori Nakamoto; Beyond Pastry Studio’s Cristina Nishioka; Barrio Café LLC’s Miriam Olivas; Sol Medical Wellness & Aesthetics LLC’s Madeline Price; Haleola Essentials LLC’s Jana Sasada; The Keiki Dept’s Leilani Sills; HeartBeet LLC’s Jasmine Silverstein; The Wellnest LLC’s Celeste Sison; and lastly, Surf Shack Puzzles LLC’s Mahina Tuteur.