About Us
Who We Are.
What We Stand For.
WHO WE ARE
LAUKOA is a Native Hawaiian Company
LAUKOA represents the portfolio of companies of Hawaiian Native Corporation (HNC), a Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO) established in 2004 and federally certified by the SBA.
Growing with Purpose
From DAWSON to LAUKOA
For more than two decades, DAWSON has delivered trusted solutions rooted in Native Hawaiian values and community impact. Today, we move forward as LAUKOA, a new name inspired by the koa tree and grounded in resilience, stewardship, and growth. While our name has evolved, our mission, leadership, and commitment to excellence remain the same. LAUKOA represents the next chapter of our story, one that continues to honor our roots while building toward the future.
Our Name
The name LAUKOA draws inspiration from the koa tree: an enduring symbol of strength, resilience, and connection to ʻāina (the land). Formed from two Hawaiian words, lau, meaning “leaf” or “many,” and koa, referring to both the tree and a warrior, the name reflects a balance between our cultural roots and purposeful growth.
The sickle-shaped mature leaves of the koa tree reflect laulima, many hands working as one to support our ‘ohana, our community.
The leaves form an ‘umeke, a bowl providing nourishment, a place for ideas/community to come together.
The vertical tiers of young koa leaves symbolize future growth and continuity, a reminder of our kuleana to those who came before us, those with us today, and generations yet to come.
The mature and young leaves represent the ‘āina, that which sustains us and which we must care for.
Together, these elements become LAUKOA.
OUR ‘OHANA
LAUKOA Companies
Our Parent Company
HNC is a non-profit community impact organization, primarily controlled by Native Hawaiians, that was established in 2004 as a Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO) federally certified under the SBA Native 8(a) program. HNC oversees the family of for-profit portfolio companies collectively known as LAUKOA.
HNC Portfolio Companies
- LAUKOA Facility Services, Inc.
- D7, Inc.
- Dawson Enterprises, Inc.
- Dawson Technical, Inc.
- Dawson Solutions, Inc.
- Aktarius, Inc.
- Dawson MCG, Inc.
- Dawson CMS, LLC
- Dawson & Associates, Inc.
- LAUKOA Training Solutions, Inc.
- zCore Business Solutions, Inc.
- ARD Energy Services, Inc.
- Dawson Global, LLC
Please note the names of several portfolio companies are in the process of changing. Click the button below to view all current and new portfolio company names.
Our Foundation
Our Vision
Communities shaped by people, place, and purpose through Native Hawaiian values that advance sustainable and thriving generations to come.
Our Mission
To serve clients, employees, and the community through partnership, integrity, and commitment while living Native Hawaiian values rooted in our people, process, and purpose.
Our Values
LAU
Laulima
(Cooperation)
An interdependent
family
‘Āina
(Land)
Caring for that which sustains us
‘Umeke
(Vessel)
Where ideas and efforts come together
KOA
Kuleana
(Responsibility)
Fulfilling our responsibilities and doing what's right
‘Ohana
(Family)
A foundation of family and community
Aloha
(Love)
Embodying humility, respect, and compassion for all
