Helping women entrepreneurs build what’s next

Applications are open for WE by CPB Rising Tide, a 10-week program offering mentorship, education, and a community of support for women business owners in Hawaii.

Growing a business takes vision, strategy, and the right support.

WE by CPB Rising Tide is a 10-week, tuition-free initiative designed to empower women entrepreneurs with the resources, strategic mindset, and confidence needed to scale their businesses and achieve long-term success.

Led by Central Pacific Bank in partnership with the Patsy T. Mink Center for Business and Leadership of YWCA Oahu, the program offers established business owners opportunities to strengthen operations, expand networks, and gain practical tools for growth.

But the value of the program goes beyond the curriculum. For many participants, it is also about connection and learning alongside other women entrepreneurs facing similar opportunities and challenges.

“As a Native Hawaiian wahine, being part of WE by CPB Rising Tide helped me see my business in a new way. It gave me the tools and confidence to understand my numbers so I’m not just making decisions based on feeling, but with clarity and financial understanding to back them up. Because we met weekly, I was able to stay accountable and make time for parts of my business that would normally get pushed to the back burner. But more than anything, there’s so much value in learning and growing alongside other wahine to listen, share, and show up for one another through our journeys, challenges, and wins.”