Hawaiian Native Corporation
The Hawaiian Native Corporation (HNC) is a non-profit organization founded in February 2004 and controlled entirely by Native Hawaiians. HNC is recognized by the Department of Defense under federal statutory authority as a “Native Hawaiian Organization” (NHO) and is certified by the U.S. Small Business Administration.
HNC was established to promote four key areas vital to the Native Hawaiian community:
- Create a sustainable beneficiary stream for indigenous Native Hawaiians.
- Provide support to, acquire, and to mentor other Native Hawaiian-owned businesses.
- Identify, train, and employ Native Hawaiians to equip them for future self-sufficiency and economic independence.
- Educate all communities about Native Hawaiians.
Its subsidiary companies are certified as Small Disadvantaged Businesses (SDB) and Native Hawaiian Owned 8(a) small businesses. Current subsidiary companies of the HNC include the following:
- Dawson Technical, LLC – Native 8(a) – Principal service areas include Environmental, Construction, Energy Conservation, and UXO/MEC.
- Dawson Energy Solutions, LLC – Native 8(a) – Principal service areas include alternative energy and sustainable solutions.
