The POI Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is comprised of industry-recognized government service firms who are certified as Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO)-Owned and fall into the respective categories of Small Business (SB), 8(a) certified Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB). NHOs are non-profit organizations, managed by a majority Board of Native Hawaiians principally serving Native Hawaiians, which have majority ownership of a Small Business Administration (SBA) certified 8(a) for-profit firms. What makes NHOs unique in comparison to traditional 8(a) firms, is their ultimate mission to serve their communities. Profits generated by the NHO-owned 8(a) firms are dispersed to their parent firm, which engages in activities to benefit the Native Hawaiian community. NHO missions range across social and community objectives including: youth programs, access to legal defense, leadership development, innovative youth education, specialized job training, health, financial literacy, business development, cultural engagement, community development, and other community needs.
Certified in 2023 as a Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO), the POI Foundation is a not-for-profit with majority ownership interest in all of the POI Family of Companies. Our mix of capabilities, NHO procurement advantage, and contract vehicles present a strong tool set to the Federal acquisition community.
