One-Stop-Shop for
Ideating, Planning, Launching, and Growing
Your Business in Maui County
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Blue Startups
Hawaii based venture capital firm.
Location
Statewide
Category
Funding, Services
Life Cycle
Grow, Launch
Bridge built by Citi
Bridge built by Citi provides a list of over 80 lenders for small-and-medium sized businesses.
Location
Nationwide
Category
Funding, Loans
Life Cycle
Grow
Chase for Business Curating Coaching for Entrepreneurs
Chase for Business offers educational resources including courses on business fundamentals.
Location
Nationwide
Category
Education, Services
Life Cycle
Grow
Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs
The Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Business Action Center has resources for starting a business, searching for an existing business, and information/forms about business registration
Location
Statewide
Category
Education, Services
Life Cycle
Grow, Launch
FoundHer
FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.
Location
Statewide
Category
Education, Funding, Grants
Life Cycle
Grow, Idea
Hawai‘i Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations (HANO)
Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations unites and strengthens Hawaii’s nonprofit sector.
Location
Statewide
Category
Education, Services
Life Cycle
Grow, Plan
Hawai‘i Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations (HANO)
HANO Grants Corner lists available grants for nonprofits and offers grant application assistance.
Location
Statewide
Category
Funding, Grants
Life Cycle
Grow
Hawaiʻi Department of Agriculture
Info on funding options for agriculture in Hawaii, including grants, loans, and financial support for farmers and agri-businesses.
Location
Statewide
Category
Funding, Grants, Loans
Life Cycle
Grow
Hawaiʻi Small Business Development Center
Hawaii SBDC provides advice and training for small business owners across Hawaii.
Location
Statewide
Category
Education, Services
Life Cycle
Grow, Idea, Launch, Plan
Internal Revenue Service
IRS for Small Businesses provides tax information and resources.
Location
Nationwide
Category
Education
Life Cycle
Grow, Idea, Launch, Plan
Kiva
Kiva is a global microfinance platform connecting lenders with entrepreneurs worldwide.
Location
Nationwide
Category
Funding
Life Cycle
Grow
Lānaʻi Chamber of Commerce
Lanai Chamber of Commerce supports local businesses and promotes economic development.
Location
Lānaʻi
Category
Education
Life Cycle
Grow
Lokahi Pacific
Lokahi Pacific, a non-profit in Maui County, focuses on housing and community development.
Location
Maui County
Category
Funding, Grants
Life Cycle
Grow, Launch
Maui County Office of Economic Development
Maui County’s Office of Economic Development fosters economic growth and community development.
Location
Maui County
Category
Funding
Life Cycle
Grow, Idea, Plan
Maui Economic Development Board
Maui Economic Development Board supports homegrown businesses and workforce development.
Location
Maui County
Category
Education, Services
Life Cycle
Grow, Idea, Launch, Plan
Maui Economic Opportunity, Inc. (MEO)
MEO Agricultural Micro Grant Program provides financial assistance to Maui’s agricultural businesses.
Location
Maui County
Category
Funding, Grants
Life Cycle
Grow
Maui Economic Opportunity, Inc. (MEO)
MEO Microloan Program offers microloans for small businesses in Maui.
Location
Maui County
Category
Funding, Loans
Life Cycle
Grow
Maui Food Technology Center
Maui Food Technology Center supports Hawaii’s food industry with education and opportunities.
Location
Maui County
Category
Education, Services
Life Cycle
Grow, Launch
Mayor’s Office of Economic Development
Maui County Business Resource Center is a hub for business assistance in Maui.
Location
Maui County
Category
Education, Services
Life Cycle
Grow, Idea, Launch, Plan
Pakini Loan Fund
Pakini Loan Fund offers loan services tailored to the needs of Native Hawaiians.
Location
Statewide
Category
Education, Funding, Loans, Services
Life Cycle
Grow, Launch, Plan
SCORE
SCORE’s template gallery aids in financial planning and business strategy.
Location
Nationwide
Category
Education
Life Cycle
Grow, Idea, Launch, Plan
The Awesome Foundation
The Awesome Foundation Oahu chapter offers monthly micro-grants for local projects.
Location
Nationwide
Category
Funding
Life Cycle
Grow
The Kohala Center
Kohala Center supports Hawaii’s rural economies and food systems in business development.
Location
Statewide
Category
Education
Life Cycle
Grow, Plan
U.S. Small Business Administration
Expand your business by finding new funding, locations, and customers, and prepare for growth steps.
Location
Nationwide
Category
Education, Funding, Loans
Life Cycle
Grow, Idea, Launch, Plan
United States Department of Agriculture: Farm Services Agency
The PDF explains a loan program for small farms. It’s easy to apply and offers up to $50,000 for starting or improving a farm. Great for small business owners in farming.
Location
Statewide
Category
Funding, Grants
Life Cycle
Grow
United States Patent & Trademark Office
USPTO provides tools and guidance for startups, focusing on patents and trademarks.
Location
Nationwide
Category
Education
Life Cycle
Grow, Plan
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council advocates for women business owners in the U.S.
