Rainbow Town Hall: Building Pride in Business

Support queer-owned businesses, hear their stories, and discover how your dollars create lasting impact in our community.
The Rainbow Town Hall is an opportunity for community members, entrepreneurs, business leaders, and allies to come together for an honest conversation about the realities of owning and operating a queer-owned small business in Hawaiʻi. Through a panel of local business owners, attendees will hear firsthand about the challenges, successes, and opportunities facing LGBTQIA+ entrepreneurs in today’s economic climate.
Together, we’ll explore why supporting queer-owned businesses matters beyond a single purchase. Every dollar spent within our community helps create jobs, sustain safe and affirming spaces, strengthen local economies, and invest in a more equitable future for LGBTQIA+ people across Hawaiʻi.
Whether you’re a business owner looking to connect with peers, a consumer wanting to make a greater impact through your spending, or an ally interested in learning how to better support the community, this conversation will provide meaningful insights, practical takeaways, and opportunities to build lasting connections.
By choosing to support queer-owned businesses, we don’t just strengthen individual entrepreneurs—we help build a more resilient, vibrant, and connected LGBTQIA+ community for generations to come.
Panelists:
Jordan Lee – Owner, Public Pet & Keep it Kaimuki
Cristina Nishioka – Founder & Executive Chef, Beyond Pastry Studio
Moderator: Brian Madamba (@brevenchym), Content Creator/Influencer
Resource Table: Honolulu Rainbow Business Alliance
Location:
The Curb Kaimuki
3408 Waialae Ave Ste 103, Honolulu, HI 96816
Parking: Paid parking in Finance Factors Building Parking Lot
Pride365 Sponsor: Hawaiian Airlines
Hosted Pupu: L&L Hawaiian BBQ (no host bar available)
Media Partner: Hawaii News Now
About Rainbow Town Halls:
As part of the Hawai’i LGBT Legacy Foundation’s commitment to year-round programs, Rainbow Town Halls serves as a unique opportunity for our community to come together and form meaningful connections. We are excited to collaborate with our sponsors and community for an enriching evening of learning from one another, celebrating diversity, and fostering collaboration within our vibrant community.