--- title: "Connect Hawai'i Featured Businesses: September 2024" description: These businesses were featured on Connect Hawaii in August. Learn more about this artisan chocolate shop, trendy hair salon, small business accelerator, and fun tattoo shop! image: https://blog.hawaiiantel.com/hubfs/Connect%20Hawaii/2024%20Sept%20Blog.png --- -   -   -   -   [![Hawaiian Telcom](https://blog.hawaiiantel.com/hs-fs/hubfs/HAWN_TELCOM_LOGO_two-color-RGB%20(1).png?width=350&height=124&name=HAWN_TELCOM_LOGO_two-color-RGB%20(1).png "Hawaiian Telcom")](http://www.hawaiiantel.com) - [Residential](https://www.hawaiiantel.com) - [Business](https://www.hawaiiantel.com/business) - [Wholesale](https://www.hawaiiantel.com/wholesale-carrier-services) - [About US](https://www.hawaiiantel.com/about-us) ≡︎Menu ## [Connections](https://blog.hawaiiantel.com/connections) ### The Hawaiian Telcom Blog - - [Internet / WiFi](https://blog.hawaiiantel.com/connections/tag/topic-internet-wifi) - [Television](https://blog.hawaiiantel.com/connections/tag/topic-television) - [Voice](https://blog.hawaiiantel.com/connections/tag/topic-voice) - [Security](https://blog.hawaiiantel.com/connections/tag/topic-security) - [Cloud](https://blog.hawaiiantel.com/connections/tag/topic-cloud) - [IT Solutions](https://blog.hawaiiantel.com/connections/tag/topic-it-solutions) - [Community](https://blog.hawaiiantel.com/connections/tag/topic-community) - [Technical Support](https://blog.hawaiiantel.com/connections/tag/topic-technical-support) - [Visit Hawaiiantel.com](http://hawaiiantel.com) - [Home](https://blog.hawaiiantel.com/connections) - [Community](https://blog.hawaiiantel.com/connections/tag/topic-community) - [Connect Hawai'i](https://blog.hawaiiantel.com/connections/tag/topic-connect-hawaii) - Connect Hawai'i Featured Businesses: September 2024 # Connect Hawai'i Featured Businesses: September 2024 ![](https://blog.hawaiiantel.com/hubfs/Connect%20Hawaii/2024%20Sept%20Blog.png) By [Hawaiian Telcom](https://blog.hawaiiantel.com/connections/author/hawaiian-telcom) on Sep 6, 2024, 8:59:43 AM Tags: [Community](https://blog.hawaiiantel.com/connections/tag/topic-community), [Connect Hawai'i](https://blog.hawaiiantel.com/connections/tag/topic-connect-hawaii) These four businesses were featured on [Connect Hawai'i](https://info.hawaiiantel.com/connect-hawaii) last month. Learn more about this artisan chocolate shop, trendy hair salon, small business accelerator, and fun tattoo shop! --- ##### Choco le'a ![Choco Lea 9](https://blog.hawaiiantel.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Connect%20Hawaii/Choco%20Lea%209.jpg?width=615&height=346&name=Choco%20Lea%209.jpg) Nestled in Mānoa Valley, [Choco le'a](https://www.chocolea.com/) is an idyllic specialty chocolate shop best known for their truffles! What started as an accidental family encounter, blossomed into one of the staples of Hawaii's chocolate scene. Discover their mission of "bringing peace to our world, one chocolate at a time". Erin and her team truly treat every guest that walks in through the door or orders online as a friend! In addition to chocolate goodies, you can book chocolate tasting experiences in the Chocolate House upstairs! Indulge in some treats at 2909 Lowrey Ave, Honolulu, HI 96822! --- ##### Salon Allure ![20240621 Salon Allure-01](https://blog.hawaiiantel.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Connect%20Hawaii/20240621%20Salon%20Allure-01.jpg?width=615&height=410&name=20240621%20Salon%20Allure-01.jpg) Dee and Yoyo Hong are experts at styling hair and providing a world-class salon experience. [Salon Allure](https://www.yelp.com/biz/salon-allure-honolulu) transports you to a trendy, modern Asian hair salon (sans the flight). They offer a variety of services including haircuts, balayage, blond/colorings, hairstyling, and more. The gorgeous interior, comfortable chair, and kids' playroom will make you relax as they get to work on making your hair glamorous! Step into a whole new hair experience at 1441 Kapiolani Blvd Ste 1010 Honolulu, HI 96814. --- ##### House of Mana Up ![HouseofManaUp-1](https://blog.hawaiiantel.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Connect%20Hawaii/HouseofManaUp-1.jpg?width=615&height=346&name=HouseofManaUp-1.jpg) [House of Mana Up](https://houseofmanaup.com/) is the retail arm of Mana Up, a local small business accelerator. They showcase a variety of local products ranging from apparel to snacks to home decor and more that anyone can purchase. Shopping at House of Mana Up is also an easy way to pick out unique local gifts for family and friends. Go on a local shopping spree at their newest location in South Shore Market! 1170 Auahi St L -133, Honolulu, HI 96814. --- ##### Loyalty Tattoo Kailua ![Loyalty Tattoo Kailua-4](https://blog.hawaiiantel.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Connect%20Hawaii/Loyalty%20Tattoo%20Kailua-4.jpg?width=615&height=346&name=Loyalty%20Tattoo%20Kailua-4.jpg) [Loyalty Tattoo Kailua](https://www.loyaltytattoohawaii.com/) is the place to get your next tattoo and piercing! Owner, Chris, and the crew are talented, funny, and friendly. They offer a variety of styles to meet your next tattoo vision. Book an appointment online or just walk in! Get inked at 509 Kawainui St. Ste 4, Kailua, Hawaii 96734! --- Be sure to follow Connect Hawai'i on [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/connect_hawaii?utm_campaign=Consumer%20Newsletter&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz--ePPZ_OKbKj6MA5j0jWZz4FxgaSu0xFdDOlHfbAKt4qYBDxR_E6I07XPGGNnPsgyv4q3kJ) and [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100066725124185&mibextid=ZbWKwL&utm_campaign=Consumer%20Newsletter&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz--ePPZ_OKbKj6MA5j0jWZz4FxgaSu0xFdDOlHfbAKt4qYBDxR_E6I07XPGGNnPsgyv4q3kJ) for behind-the-scenes looks at local businesses, exclusive deals, giveaways, and more! 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