The Kaua‘i Made Program

Kaua‘i Made® is the official program of the County of Kaua‘i to identify and promote products made on Kaua‘i, by Kaua‘i people and are authentic to Kauaʻi.

Kauaʻi Made® is an initiative that was created by the Kaua‘i Office of Economic Development in 2005 to showcase the variety of local goods the garden isle produces. In order for a business to register their product through Kauaʻi Made®, they must themselves be a resident of and source most or all of their materials from the island.

Kaua‘i Made® showcases a range of products like Mailelani’s, which is famous for its manapua bag; RKL Ranch known for its locally sourced beef chips, Hanalei Spirits, a brand-new company that offers vodka, rum, and more.

How to Become a Member

1. GET YOUR PAPERWORK TOGETHER

Application is now online at https://connect.kauai.gov. If you don’t already have a Connect account, you will need to create a free account for access to the files. The Kaua‘i Made® Application form can be found under the Office of Economic Development section.

Make sure you have your GE Tax # and State Tax Clearance which you will need to upload when completing your application.

2. SCHEDULE AN INTERVIEW

This is a talk story presenting your product

  • Inspiration
  • How you create
  • What you use

3. IF ACCEPTED

  • You are verified as a Kaua‘i Made product
  • Complete enrollment form
  • Pay your fees (annual: $50 for product, $75 for retail)

4. WHAT YOU GET AS A MEMBER

  • Access to the Kaua‘i Made website for your products
    • $15,000 of advertising yearly to push buyers to the website to find you
  • Use of the Kauaʻi Made logo
  • Access to Members Only Kaua‘i Made events
  • Annual Kauaʻi Made Shopping Guide Placement
    • 5,000 Distributed around the island each year
  • Featured in rotational Lihu‘e Airport Display
  • Periodic invites to resort group functions
  • Access to Kaua‘i Made Stickers, Tags… for cost
  • Office of Economic Development business watch and notification list for business education and support programs

QUESTIONS ABOUT BECOMING A MEMBER?

Call the Office of Economic Development at (808) 241-4946.