Maui Street Market offers a vibrant opportunity for food trucks in Kahului.
Education programs and opportunities
Maui Street Market offers a vibrant opportunity for food trucks in Kahului.
Minority Business Development Agency provides resources for minority business enterprises.
Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations unites and strengthens Hawaii’s nonprofit sector.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs focuses on empowering Native Hawaiians and strengthening Hawaii.
Pakini Loan Fund offers loan services tailored to the needs of Native Hawaiians.
Senator Schatz’s website provides wildfire updates and resources for affected individuals in Hawaii.
MEO Core Four offers a comprehensive business training course.
Forming an LLC in Hawaii involves choosing a name, filing paperwork with the state, and understanding local business laws.
FDIC provides guidelines for small businesses on financing, growth, and regulatory compliance.
Maui Sunday Market is a community event in Kahului, offering vendor and sponsor opportunities.
National Council of Nonprofits offers a guide on starting a nonprofit organization.
HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
Develop a clear exit plan early to ensure a smooth transition and secure your business’s future value.
Hawaii based venture capital firm.
Forbes adivce article: Keep business and personal banking separate to avoid tax issues and make managing finances easier.
Outlines how to streamline your business for efficiency and cost savings, perfect for business owners looking to improve.
Registry of businesses on Lanaʻi
To close your business, file final tax returns, pay all taxes, cancel your EIN, and keep records.
MEO Agricultural Micro Grant Program provides financial assistance to Maui’s agricultural businesses.
MEO Microloan Program offers microloans for small businesses in Maui.
Līpoa Maui Community focuses on space and technology innovation and business opportunities.
Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.
Hawaii SBDC’s Disaster Recovery page provides resources for business disaster preparedness.
Maui County Business Resource Center is a hub for business assistance in Maui.
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.
Plan your business exit early to maximize returns and have both voluntary and involuntary exit strategies ready.
Rising Tide Hawaii is a partnership initiative assisting Hawaii’s small businesses.
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council advocates for women business owners in the U.S.
Maui Food Innovation Center provides a platform for food truck owners at Maui Street Market.
Lokahi Pacific, a non-profit in Maui County, focuses on housing and community development.
Expand your business by finding new funding, locations, and customers, and prepare for growth steps.
FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.
Kohala Center supports Hawaii’s rural economies and food systems in business development.
Info on funding options for agriculture in Hawaii, including grants, loans, and financial support for farmers and agri-businesses.
Info on annual report due dates for Hawaii-registered businesses.
HANO Grants Corner lists available grants for nonprofits and offers grant application assistance.
Maui Nui Business Hui promotes local buying in Maui County to support recovery from wildfires.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
Maui Economic Development Board supports homegrown businesses and workforce development.
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
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
This guide helps Maui business owners start and run their business, covering steps to open, licenses, taxes, and funding.
Bridge built by Citi provides a list of over 80 lenders for small-and-medium sized businesses.
GoFarm Hawaii provides hands-on farm and business training to new farmers.
MCBL Hawaii offers programs and services for women entrepreneurs in Hawaii.
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
Mālama Studios focuses on technology and cultural storytelling for entrepreneurs.
USPTO provides tools and guidance for startups, focusing on patents and trademarks.
Kiva is a global microfinance platform connecting lenders with entrepreneurs worldwide.
Hawaii Unemployment Insurance portal offers resources for claimants and employers.