🌺 The Kaua‘i Made® Program

Kaua‘i Made® is the official program of the County of Kaua‘i that identifies and promotes products made on Kaua‘i, by Kaua‘i people, and authentic to our island.

Launched in 2005 by the Kaua‘i Office of Economic Development, this initiative showcases the incredible variety of goods created here on the Garden Isle. To qualify, businesses must be Kaua‘i residents and source most or all materials locally—ensuring authenticity and quality rooted in our community.

🌟 How to Become a Member

1. Get Your Paperwork Together

Applications are now online at connect.kauai.gov.
(If you don’t already have a Connect account, you’ll need to create a free one to access the files.)

You will need to upload:
– Hawai‘i General Excise (GE) Tax License #(Copy of your document)
– Certified State Tax Clearance (Copy of your document)

2. We Will Contact You To Schedule Your Interview

A relaxed “talk story” session where you’ll share the products that you make:
– Your inspiration
– How you create
– What materials you use

3. If Accepted

– Your product is officially verified as Kaua‘i Made®
– Pay your annual fees:
• $75 – Product Vendor
• $100 – Retail Vendor
• If your business spans multiple product categories, each additional category is an additional fee of $75.

🌺 Product Categories

Kaua‘i Made® members fall into one or more of these categories:

– Apparel & Accessories
– Craft & Heritage
– Gifts & Miscellaneous
– Food & Floral
– Fine Art & Jewelry
– Publication & Music
– Health & Beauty

If your products fit into more than one category, an additional annual fee applies per category.

🌺 Member Benefits

– Your products featured on the official Kaua‘i Made® website
– Over $35,000 in annual advertising driving customers to find you
– Use of the Kaua‘i Made® logo on your products
– Access to Members-Only Kaua‘i Made® events
– Inclusion in the Annual Kaua‘i Made® Shopping Guide
– Featured in the Līhu‘e Airport Baggage Claim Display racks & 32 hotels/business establishments (12,000 copies distributed island-wide each year)
– Invitations to showcase at resort and group events
– Option to purchase official Kaua‘i Made® stickers, hang tags, and banners to promote your products
– Added to the Office of Economic Development’s Business Notification List for educational workshops, programs, and support

Questions About Becoming a Member?

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