More than 300 people celebrated the opening of the Wahiawa Value-Added Product Development Center (WVAPDC) During April. The 33,000 square foot state-of-the-art educational facility is designed to support students, entrepreneurs, and farmers.
The center is part of Leeward Community College. Hawaiian Second food-based business incubator. The Maui Food Innovation Center is now open. ah University of Maui in 2023.
WVAPDC It aims to help small and medium-sized businesses incorporate agricultural elements and use kitchen and packaging equipment to create value-added products.Downwind CC Students also had the opportunity to take classes that teach farmers and others how to transport produce from the field to market. Aina Go to Makeke program.
“The emphasis here is on education. We equip students with the entrepreneurial vision and skills to inspire mindsets, invest, and equip students with the equipment and subject matter experts to get their products noticed and on store shelves. We provide the missing resources.” CC Prime Minister Carlos Peñalosa said. “We consulted with leaders of similar facilities in different states and countries around the world to learn what could have been done differently and to build our facility bigger and better. It’s…and it’s here in Central. Oahu For our state. ”
The new facility also includes a shipping and loading area, a demonstration kitchen, and a place to host events.
“All ah is committed to playing a central role in strengthening and diversifying the economy. All of our research, education, and training creates opportunities for local entrepreneurs of all ages and interests to establish small businesses, thrive, and some grow into large companies. ” ah President David Rasner said:
people interested in working together WVAPDC You can contact the center at vapdc@hawaii.edu or (808) 454-4750.
