HONOLULU, HI (March 23, 2023) – Central Pacific Bank (CPB) is proud to announce its small business customers have won 13 of the 17 Top Small Business Awards from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Hawaii Pacific-Islands District Office. The annual SBA Small Business Awards for Hawaii will be presented to the recipients at a ceremony to be held on May 4, 2023 at the YWCA of Oahu.
“CPB has always supported small business owners by providing financial resources and expertise to help them grow their businesses,” said CPB President and CEO Arnold Martines. “We offer our heartfelt congratulations to all of the winners for their well-deserved recognition and success!”
“All of the awardees are recognized for their accomplishments as well as their ability to lead their employees, meet and overcome challenges, and contribute to the local economy,” said CPB Business Banking Group SVP, Division Manager Susan Utsugi, who last year took home the 2022 Women in Business Champion of the Year award for the State of Hawaii. “It is no surprise that these dedicated, creative, and passionate small business owners have risen to the top.”
