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The System for Award Management (SAM) is an online system/database that is owned and operated by the Federal Government.  SAM replaced the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) system in 2012 and is the single point of entry for vendors that want to do business with the Federal Government.   Thus, registration in SAM is a required first step for any prospective federal vendor, contractor or grant seeker.   

Registration in SAM is FREE!  However, navigating the registration process can often be confusing and frustrating because: (1) it is certainly not the most user-friendly system; and (2) it contains quite a bit of technical language and legalese.  This workshop is designed as a hands-on workshop to walk you through the registration process for your individual business.  By the end of the workshop, your registration will be submitted to SAM for their review and approval.

When:     Thursday, March 31, 2016 from 10:00 - Noon
Where:    Holomua Consulting Group's Training Area
               3375 Koapaka Street, Suite C320
               Honolulu, HI 96819
Fee:        $75 

Please see flyer below for more information, including requirements for registering for this workshop.  To register, please contact us at:  (808) 369-9710 or info@holomuaconsulting.com.  

We are pleased to announce that as of January 1 we have moved offices.  Our office is still located within the Airport Industrial Park (AIPA) complex, but we are now in Suite C320, which is on the opposite side of the complex.  Our new office provides us with opportunities for internal growth as well as a space that allows us to host workshops, meetings and other community events.  If you're in the area, please don't hesitate to stop by to say hello!

Our contact information is:

3375 Koapaka Street, Suite C320
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 369-9710 

For directions to our office and public parking, please click HERE.  

The Hilo Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and Holomua Consulting Group will be providing a workshop titled "Doing Business With the Federal Government" on Tuesday, November 3, 2015 from 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. at Hawaii Community College, Manono Campus.  For more information or to register, please visit:  ​https://clients.hisbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=1350018

Holomua Consulting Group is pleased to announce that they have teamed with GSA Focus, an established provider of GSA Schedule services in order to offer our clients seamless services related to the GSA Schedules.  Unlike other companies, their services focus exclusively on GSA Schedules - getting a contract, schedule management and schedule consulting.  GSA Focus partners Josh Ladick and Jo Ann Stanley bring decades worth of experience working with the GSA and truly are experts in this area.

A few of our clients have already taken advantage of this strategic alliance with GSA Focus and have been extremely pleased and impressed with their professionalism, responsiveness and quality.  

For more information about GSA Focus, please visit their website at www.gsascheduleservices. com or contact us at info@holomuaconsulting.com or (808) 369-9710.  

On July 30, 2015, Holomua Consulting Group hosted a Summer Soiree - Wine Tasting at Kaka'ako Wine Loft & Sake Collection located in the new Halekauwila Place building.  Although up until the event started the weather threatened to cause problems, it turned out to be a beautiful evening.  Guests were able to enjoy a variety of wines from around the world expertly paired with small bites catered by Lala Land Food Truck.  Upon arrival, guests were also provided reusable bags which they could use to take home packaged desserts and goodies from the food truck The Girls Who Bake Next Door.  

All in all, it was a great opportunity for clients and invited guests to meet new friends, catch up with old friends, and sample a variety of wines while enjoying delicious food.  We know how busy the summer can be so we thank all of you that were able to make it to our Summer Soiree and we hope to be able to do this again next year!

Since 1999, May has been designated as National Military Appreciation Month, as a symbol of unity, and in order for U.S. Citizens to honor current and former members of the armed forces.  In conjunction with the Military Affairs Council (MAC) of the Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii, we are proud to participate in Military Appreciation Month.  For the month of May, Holomua Consulting Group is offering a 15% discount on services to service members and veterans (applies to Active Duty personnel, Guard & Reserves, and Veterans). 

We are happy to announce that Shannon Edie was named as a Pacific Business News 2015 Woman To Watch and was honored last night at an awards ceremony at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel.  Shannon was one of fifteen (15) women to receive this recognition, which honors women who are making a name for themselves in their careers and women that Hawaii's business community should keep an eye on.  Congratulations Shannon and to all the Women Who Mean Business for 2015!