Info on funding options for agriculture in Hawaii, including grants, loans, and financial support for farmers and agri-businesses.
Education programs and opportunities
Info on funding options for agriculture in Hawaii, including grants, loans, and financial support for farmers and agri-businesses.
Lokahi Pacific, a non-profit in Maui County, focuses on housing and community development.
Rising Tide Hawaii is a partnership initiative assisting Hawaii’s small businesses.
FDIC provides guidelines for small businesses on financing, growth, and regulatory compliance.
Mālama Studios focuses on technology and cultural storytelling for entrepreneurs.
IRS for Small Businesses provides tax information and resources.
Minority Business Development Agency provides resources for minority business enterprises.
Maui Food Technology Center supports Hawaii’s food industry with education and opportunities.
Outlines how to streamline your business for efficiency and cost savings, perfect for business owners looking to improve.
SCORE’s template gallery aids in financial planning and business strategy.
Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.
Cohana is a coworking space in Maui designed for freelancers and entrepreneurs.
Tidepools at Central Pacific Bank is a coworking space in Honolulu for business and creativity.
MEO Core Four offers a comprehensive business training course.
MEO Agricultural Micro Grant Program provides financial assistance to Maui’s agricultural businesses.
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.
Maui Economic Development Board supports homegrown businesses and workforce development.
SCORE offers free mentoring and resources to help business owners at any stage.
The Awesome Foundation Oahu chapter offers monthly micro-grants for local projects.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs focuses on empowering Native Hawaiians and strengthening Hawaii.
Maui Nui Business Hui promotes local buying in Maui County to support recovery from wildfires.
USPTO provides tools and guidance for startups, focusing on patents and trademarks.
Expand your business by finding new funding, locations, and customers, and prepare for growth steps.
HANO Grants Corner lists available grants for nonprofits and offers grant application assistance.
Kohala Center supports Hawaii’s rural economies and food systems in business development.
ed2go offers a range of online courses and training programs for various fields.
Maui Food Innovation Center provides a platform for food truck owners at Maui Street Market.
MEO Microloan Program offers microloans for small businesses in Maui.
Forming an LLC in Hawaii involves choosing a name, filing paperwork with the state, and understanding local business laws.
MEO Business Development Center offers services for business training and financial support.
SBA offers a guide covering planning, legal aspects, and funding for starting a business.
Senator Schatz’s website provides wildfire updates and resources for affected individuals in Hawaii.
Hawaii SBDC’s Disaster Recovery page provides resources for business disaster preparedness.
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council advocates for women business owners in the U.S.
Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii
Maui Street Market offers a vibrant opportunity for food trucks in Kahului.
Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations unites and strengthens Hawaii’s nonprofit sector.
The MBDA Enterprising Women of Color Business Center provides diverse and dynamic women entrepreneurs with resources, training, counseling and events aimed at facilitating access to contracts and funding for medium-sized minority businesses
FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.
This guide helps Maui business owners start and run their business, covering steps to open, licenses, taxes, and funding.
MBDA Business Center Honolulu provides business solutions for minority entrepreneurs.
Bridge built by Citi provides a list of over 80 lenders for small-and-medium sized businesses.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
To close your business, file final tax returns, pay all taxes, cancel your EIN, and keep records.
Maui County’s Office of Economic Development fosters economic growth and community development.
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
Registry of businesses on Lanaʻi
Forbes adivce article: Keep business and personal banking separate to avoid tax issues and make managing finances easier.
HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
Maui County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.