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What is Honua-Makana?

Honua-Makana is a fantastic initiative dedicated to raising funds for a local business, while drawing attention to worthy causes in their local communities.  

What we do ...

Identify Potential Celebrity Partners: Research celebrities who have shown an interest in entrepreneurship or community development. We look for individuals who align with your values and mission.

Craft a Compelling Pitch: Develop a clear and persuasive pitch that highlights the benefits of partnering with Honua-Makana. We emphasize how celebrities can make a meaningful impact by supporting small businesses and mentoring young entrepreneurs.

Offer Value: Celebrities are more likely to engage if they see value in the partnership. Consider what you can offer in exchange for their time and endorsement. This could include equity in the businesses they support, promotional opportunities, or networking connections.

Reach Out Strategically: Use your connections and network to reach out to celebrities or their representatives. Personalized and targeted outreach is key to capturing their interest.

Highlight Success Stories: Share success stories of previous collaborations with celebrities to showcase the positive impact of their involvement. This can help build credibility and attract more celebrity partners.

Establish Clear Expectations: Clearly define expectations and responsibilities for both parties involved in the partnership. We enter into transparent agreements can help ensure a successful collaboration.

Maintain Relationships: Cultivate relationships with celebrities beyond the initial partnership. We show appreciation for their involvement and keep them updated on the progress of the businesses they support.

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Such events are not only great for fundraising needed by the sponsoring businesses, but also for raising awareness about worthy causes and fostering community engagement. The participation of celebrities become known by their fans as persons deserving of their support and loyalty.

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What's included

Honua-Makana helps local small business startups raise their business awareness while securing seed funding needed to move their enterprises forward.  One of the primary approached we use to accomplish this is by recruiting sports figures who are willing to headline local events in exchange for a percentage of ownership in the enterprise.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Overall, HonuaTreEAI plays a crucial role in coordinating the community, recruiting celebrities, fundraising, engaging local media, and managing all aspects of the event to ensure its success on behalf of the sponsoring business and local organization.

Honua-Makana's ROLE & RESPONSIBILITY

NFL Superbowl Champian Roland Williams Headlined the Rincon Country Rally Days Event, March 2014

Olympic Gold Medalist DeeDee Trotter, Headlined the Rincon Country Rally Days Event, March 2014

LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION

Roland Williams, NFL Superbowl Champion

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Floyd Little supported the 2010 Helping Hands Foootball Camp in St. Thomas VI.
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Helping Hands Football & Life Skills Camp Team, June 2010 - St Thomas, Virgin Islands,

Using sports figures to headline local events is an effective strategy for raising awareness and securing seed funding for local small business startups. Here's how this approach can work:

  1. ▶︎  Attracting Attention: Sports figures often have a large fan base and significant media presence. By having them headline events, it can attract attention from the community and media outlets, increasing the visibility of the startup businesses.
  2. ▶︎  Building Credibility: Associating the startup with well-known sports figures can enhance its credibility and legitimacy in the eyes of potential investors, customers, and partners. It may also help in building trust among stakeholders.
  3. ▶︎  Generating Buzz: Sports figures often have dedicated followers who are interested in their activities both on and off the field. Leveraging their popularity can create buzz around the event and the businesses involved, leading to increased interest and participation.
  4. ▶︎  Networking Opportunities: Hosting events featuring sports figures can provide valuable networking opportunities for the startup founders, allowing them to connect with potential investors, mentors, and partners who attend these events.
  5. ▶︎  Securing Seed Funding: By offering sports figures a percentage of ownership in the enterprise in exchange for their participation in the events, startups can secure seed funding without necessarily having to rely solely on traditional investment channels. This can be particularly attractive for athletes looking to diversify their investment portfolios.
  6. ▶︎  Long-term Partnerships: Establishing relationships with sports figures through these events can potentially lead to long-term partnerships and collaborations, providing ongoing support and promotion for the startup businesses.

 

Overall, leveraging sports figures to headline local events can be a strategic and effective approach for raising awareness, generating interest, and securing seed funding for small business startups. However, it's important to carefully consider the logistics, costs, and legal implications involved in such partnerships to ensure mutual benefit for all parties involved.

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Don't miss out on our celebrity engagement program

Allow us to recruit your favorate sports figure to support your business objectives

Honua-Makana is designed for you.

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