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Hawaii State Department of Commerce & Consumer Affairs

Info on annual report due dates for Hawaii-registered businesses.

Location
Statewide

Category
Education

Life Cycle
Idea, Plan

Hawaii Department of Taxation

Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii

Location
Statewide

Category
Education

Life Cycle
Idea

Womenā€™s Business Enterprise National Council

Women’s Business Enterprise National Council advocates for women business owners in the U.S.

Location
Nationwide

Category
Education, Funding, Services

Life Cycle
Grow

LānaŹ»i Chamber of Commerce

Lanai Chamber of Commerce supports local businesses and promotes economic development.

Location
LānaŹ»i

Category
Education

Life Cycle
Grow

Office of Hawaiian Affairs

Office of Hawaiian Affairs focuses on empowering Native Hawaiians and strengthening Hawaii.

Location
Statewide

Category
Funding, Grants, Loans

Life Cycle
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

Cohana

Cohana is a coworking space in Maui designed for freelancers and entrepreneurs.

Location
Maui County

Category
Services

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

Techstars

Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.

Location
Nationwide

Category
Education

Life Cycle
Idea

LÄŖPOA

LÄ«poa Maui Community focuses on space and technology innovation and business opportunities.

Location
Maui County

Category
Services

Life Cycle
Grow

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

FoundHer

FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.

Location
Statewide

Category
Education, Funding, Grants

Life Cycle
Grow, Idea

Maui County Business Resource Center

Maui County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.

Location
Maui County

Category
Education, Services

Life Cycle
Idea, Plan

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

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

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

U.S. Senator for HawaiŹ»i Brian Schatz

Senator Schatz’s website provides wildfire updates and resources for affected individuals in Hawaii.

Location
Maui County

Category
Funding

Life Cycle
Plan

Above the Wave

Above The Wave Maui offers co-working space in Kahului.

Location
Maui County

Category
Services

Life Cycle
Grow, Launch, Plan

Internal Revenue Service

IRS for Small Businesses provides tax information and resources.

Location
Nationwide

Category
Education

Life Cycle
Grow, Idea, Launch, Plan

Hawaiā€˜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

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 Street Market

Maui Street Market offers a vibrant opportunity for food trucks in Kahului.

Location
Maui County

Category
Services

Life Cycle
Grow

Purple MaiŹ»a Foundation

Mālama Studios focuses on technology and cultural storytelling for entrepreneurs.

Location
Statewide

Category
Services

Life Cycle
Grow, Idea

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

FDIC provides guidelines for small businesses on financing, growth, and regulatory compliance.

Location
Nationwide

Category
Education

Life Cycle
Exit

SCORE

SCORE’s template gallery aids in financial planning and business strategy.

Location
Nationwide

Category
Education

Life Cycle
Grow, Idea, Launch, Plan

Internal Revenue Service

To close your business, file final tax returns, pay all taxes, cancel your EIN, and keep records.

Location
Nationwide

Category
Education

Life Cycle
Exit

Maui Nui First

Maui Nui Business Hui promotes local buying in Maui County to support recovery from wildfires.

Location
Maui County

Category
Services

Life Cycle
Grow

HandsOn Maui

HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.

Location
Maui County

Category
Services

Life Cycle
Grow, Plan

Business.com

Plan your business exit early to maximize returns and have both voluntary and involuntary exit strategies ready.

Location
Nationwide

Category
Education

Life Cycle
Exit

Rising Tide

Rising Tide Hawaii is a partnership initiative assisting Hawaii’s small businesses.

Location
Statewide

Category
Services

Life Cycle
Grow

Lana’i 96763 Community

Registry of businesses on LanaŹ»i

Location
LānaŹ»i

Category
Services

Life Cycle
Plan

Blue Startups

Hawaii based venture capital firm.

Location
Statewide

Category
Funding, Services

Life Cycle
Grow, Launch

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

HawaiŹ»i 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

National Council of Nonprofit

National Council of Nonprofits offers a guide on starting a nonprofit organization.

Location
Nationwide

Category
Education

Life Cycle
Plan

State of Hawaii, Department of Labor and Industrial Relations

Hawaii Unemployment Insurance portal offers resources for claimants and employers.

Location
Statewide

Category
Funding

Life Cycle
Plan

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

SCORE

SCORE offers free mentoring and resources to help business owners at any stage.

Location
Nationwide

Category
Education

Life Cycle
Idea, Plan

Hawaii Small Business Development Center

Hawaii SBDC’s Disaster Recovery page provides resources for business disaster preparedness.

Location
Statewide

Category
Services

Life Cycle
Plan

Maui Economic Opportunity, Inc. (MEO)

MEO Microloan Program offers microloans for small businesses in Maui.

Location
Maui County

Category
Funding, Loans

Life Cycle
Grow

nerdwallet

NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.

Location
Nationwide

Category
Education

Life Cycle
Idea, Plan

GoFarm Hawaii

GoFarm Hawaii provides hands-on farm and business training to new farmers.

Location
Statewide

Category
Education

Life Cycle
Plan

Mayor’s Office of Economic Development

Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.

Location
MolokaŹ»i

Category
Services

Life Cycle
Grow, Idea, Launch, Plan

Maui Economic Opportunity, Inc. (MEO)

MEO Core Four offers a comprehensive business training course.

Location
Maui County

Category
Education

Life Cycle
Idea, Plan

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

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

U.S. Chamber of Commerce

Develop a clear exit plan early to ensure a smooth transition and secure your business’s future value.

Location
Nationwide

Category
Education

Life Cycle
Exit

Hawaii MBDA

MBDA Business Center Honolulu provides business solutions for minority entrepreneurs.

Location
Statewide

Category
Services

Life Cycle
Plan

Molokai Kuha’o Business Center

Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.

Location
MolokaŹ»i

Category
Education

Life Cycle
Idea, Plan

U.S. Small Business Administration

SBA offers a guide covering planning, legal aspects, and funding for starting a business.

Location
Nationwide

Category
Education

Life Cycle
Idea, Plan