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This special program, funded by the Hogan Family Foundation, opened its doors less than nine years ago, launching its subsequent graduation ceremonies in the Mystical Rose Oratory.
Our objectives over these years have changed little, but our execution has been improved dramatically – thanks to the immense support received from the business and leadership community of Hawaii.
The Hogan Entrepreneurial Program is open to all full time Chaminade juniors, seniors, and graduate students. Since its inception in 2002, the program has graduated more than 200 student entrepreneurs.
On April, 21, 2010 our program held its annual induction and graduation ceremony at 10:00 a.m. in the Mystical Rose Oratory. There were 31 students who graduated from the program and 33 inducted. Of those who graduated, one student received the Outstanding Hogan Award – the highest award granted by the program annually, to the student who best embodies the spirit and purpose of the program: in academic achievement, in leadership, in attitude and in commitment to service. This student also consistently embraces the spirit of the program through his or her earnestness and enthusiasm for the underlying values of the program. This year’s award was given to Rechung Fujihira from Honolulu, Hawaii an International Studies major.
Other award winners were:
Chaminade University’s Hogan Entrepreneurial Program and American Savings Bank conducted a Business Plan Competition held exclusively for the non-profit sector.
CONGRATULATIONS to this year's winners!
1st place ($12,000) - Kaho’omiki: Obesity Prevention Program - Mr. Mark Zeug, President
2nd place ($6,000) - Lanakila Pacific: Printing for Good Project - Mr. Bruce Chong, Employment Instructor & Silk Screen Supervisor
3rd place ($4,000) - Hawaiian Hope: Internet Café - Mr. Curtis Kropar, Executive Director
Most Compelling (100hrs. of free integrated communications services) - Boys & Girls Club of Hawai’i: Wai’anae Clubhouse Productions - Ms. Lana Keamo, Director
Additional finalists and each winners of $1,000 were:
Star Bulletin article - Foundation freely foments funding feeding frenzy
This program is designed to equip students to hit the ground running when they leave Chaminade, with new skills, extensive connections, and the mind set to start new things wherever their careers may lead them.
Open to all majors and undergraduates as well as graduate students, (not just business majors,) we recognize that any graduate has the potential to start something new. New ideas that contribute to society and the well-being of communities benefit everyone, but also can make for successful, thriving businesses. This is the variety of entrepreneurial spirit we cultivate in our program. Our motto is "Doing business things that make social sense. Doing social things that make business sense."
In this program, students learn first-hand from experienced Hawai'i business leaders and entrepreneurs about the business of getting a new idea up and running. This involves:
The Hogan Program is a 1 year or 2 year certificate program.
Program Overview & Objectives
"Funded by generous contributions from The Hogan Family Foundation, this is a practical program that provides in-depth learning through contact with Hawaii's entrepreneurs. The small class size is designed to provide careful nurturing. We aim to prepare students to start and do new things—wherever their careers may lead them." — Dr. John Webster
The Hogan Entrepreneurial Program is funded by generous contributions from the Hogan Family Foundation (website), located in California. The chair and co-chair are Ed and Lynn Hogan (pictured here with Governor Linda Lingle.)
The mission of the Hogan Family Foundation is to promote the entrepreneurial spirit through the creation and operation of educational, civic-minded and humanitarian programs designed to encourage a more productive and contributory society.
