Honolulu, HI – The U. S. Small Business Administration is pleased to announce the Hawaii
winners of the prestigious 2017 SBA Small Business Awards. Each year, SBA honors
outstanding small business owners, entrepreneurs and advocates who best illustrate the
important contributions of small business to a vibrant local economy and thriving community
during Small Business Week.
“The SBA Small Business Awards shine a bright light on the skill, innovation and drive of small
businesses in our State. The 2017 winners clearly show the creativity, and the tenacity needed
to compete and thrive in today’s markets,” said District Director Jane Sawyer of the U.S.
Small Business Administration. “These business owners demonstrate the best of Hawaii and
the promise for the future. I invite you to join the celebration at the 30th Annual Statewide SBA
Awards on May 4 in Honolulu. The stories will inspire you.”
Honored as the 2017 Small Business Persons of the Year for the State of Hawaii are
Garrett Marrero and Melanie Oxley Of Maui Brewing Company.
Founded in 2005 as a small brewpub and restaurant in Kahana, Maui Brewing has experienced
amazing growth, expanding production of their locally made craft beer to 100,000 barrels
brewed at their state of the art facility in Kihei. Marrero and Oxley maintain their strong
commitment to use local ingredients in their premium products such as Bikini Blond and Big
Swell IPA and seasonal favorites as well, supporting a network of Hawaii farmers and value
added producers. With new restaurant and brewpubs opening in the next year, Maui Brewing
will have created more than 700 jobs and business growth opportunities across the State.
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