Culturally Relevant Business
Training & Education
Bring resources that can help owners understand the how’s and why’s of business. Create a support system of mentors that can first, show and tell, then walk and collaborate, side by side with entrepreneurs and business owners alike. Forge partnerships with organizations that have programs already in place and have the space for our community to be a part of. In doing so it helps bring all of our communities together.
CHAMBER MENTORSHIP PROGRAM
Our program allows for small business owners and business executives who are thriving and succeeding in their industry to be mentors. Their mentorship will help entrepreneurs and business owners, navigate resources, reach their potential, and grow in their passion. Our mentors will be the go-to to connect our community with resources within their industry; What do they need to know, who they need to know, certifications needed, and what their resumes need to look like for their industry. All in all, our mentors will provide the best practices in their industry.
How does the program work?
Whether you're a chamber member or not, seek a mentor that best fits you and/or your business.
Contact them directly by clicking on their name.
They will hold a Navigation Consultation with you to help navigate you to the best mentor, resources, and programs to help you where you are.
Once you receive the help you need and seek, we encourage you to join the chamber and pay it forward.
Is there a cost for the program?
Of course not. We are ALL here to help our community grow and connect and become stronger members of the broader global community.
Seek A Mentor Today
Chamber Mentors & Industries
La Wolfgramm - Small Business Administration
Elenoa Saafi - Wellness & Fitness
Aline Longstaff - Legal & Business Law
Charlene Lui - Non-Profit Organizations
Harris Mata'afa - Real Estate
Virginia Toalepai - Building Safety & Inspection
Daela Taeoali'i-Higgs - Healthcare
Sarah Toalepai - Insurance
Michael Tan - Media & Veterans In Business
Benjamin Powell - Beauty & Style
Afa Ah Loo - Fashion & Design
Mele Makaui - Hospitality
Shanece Fuimaono - Banking & Finance
First Utah Bank Academic Scholarship
Academic Scholarship Eligibility Requirements
The candidate's family must have a registered small business.
The family business must be an active UPIC partner. https://www.upichamber.org/partnership-fees
Scholarship candidates must be employed by their family business.
High school students must have a high school counselor approved graduation plan submitted to the Chamber Scholarship Board. High School graduates, current college/university, must have an academic advisor approved graduation plan submitted to the Chamber Scholarship Board.
Candidates must be enrolled for the upcoming semester.
Candidates will be awarded at our Chamber Awards Banquet.
Candidates must submit a two-page essay detailing what degree and/or career path they would like to take, express their financial need, share how they plan to give back to the Pacific Islander community after graduation, and if money and time were not a factor, what would be your dream career and why.
Candidates will have an interview with a member of the Chamber Scholarship Board on Chamber Scholarship Day.
Candidates should have an expressed financial need (additionally, students with multiple partial scholarships from other sources may not necessarily be the ideal candidate we are targeting).
3.0 minimum ongoing college GPA with regular check-in on progress towards graduation.
Candidates must be a new, incoming college/university Freshman OR transferring from a community college to a University OR a current college or university student. All candidates must be pursuing a Bachelor’s degree (in any major) whether starting at a community college or going straight to a university.
College/University must be in the State of Utah.
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