FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.
Education programs and opportunities
FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.
HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
Maui County’s Office of Economic Development fosters economic growth and community development.
Maui Nui Business Hui promotes local buying in Maui County to support recovery from wildfires.
MBDA Business Center Honolulu provides business solutions for minority entrepreneurs.
Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations unites and strengthens Hawaii’s nonprofit sector.
Forbes adivce article: Keep business and personal banking separate to avoid tax issues and make managing finances easier.
Maui Economic Development Board supports homegrown businesses and workforce development.
MEO Business Development Center offers services for business training and financial support.
Senator Schatz’s website provides wildfire updates and resources for affected individuals in Hawaii.
Lokahi Pacific, a non-profit in Maui County, focuses on housing and community development.
This guide helps Maui business owners start and run their business, covering steps to open, licenses, taxes, and funding.
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.
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
Office of Hawaiian Affairs focuses on empowering Native Hawaiians and strengthening Hawaii.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
Lanai Chamber of Commerce supports local businesses and promotes economic development.
HANO Grants Corner lists available grants for nonprofits and offers grant application assistance.
MCBL Hawaii offers programs and services for women entrepreneurs in Hawaii.
Hawaii based venture capital firm.
GoFarm Hawaii provides hands-on farm and business training to new farmers.
Maui Sunday Market is a community event in Kahului, offering vendor and sponsor opportunities.
Above The Wave Maui offers co-working space in Kahului.
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
SBA offers a guide covering planning, legal aspects, and funding for starting a business.
Bridge built by Citi provides a list of over 80 lenders for small-and-medium sized businesses.
Forming an LLC in Hawaii involves choosing a name, filing paperwork with the state, and understanding local business laws.
Maui Food Technology Center supports Hawaii’s food industry with education and opportunities.
Tidepools at Central Pacific Bank is a coworking space in Honolulu for business and creativity.
USPTO provides tools and guidance for startups, focusing on patents and trademarks.
National Council of Nonprofits offers a guide on starting a nonprofit organization.
Maui County Business Resource Center is a hub for business assistance in Maui.
Līpoa Maui Community focuses on space and technology innovation and business opportunities.
Expand your business by finding new funding, locations, and customers, and prepare for growth steps.
MEO Agricultural Micro Grant Program provides financial assistance to Maui’s agricultural businesses.
Maui Food Innovation Center provides a platform for food truck owners at Maui Street Market.
Info on annual report due dates for Hawaii-registered businesses.
Outlines how to streamline your business for efficiency and cost savings, perfect for business owners looking to improve.
To close your business, file final tax returns, pay all taxes, cancel your EIN, and keep records.
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
Pakini Loan Fund offers loan services tailored to the needs of Native Hawaiians.
Minority Business Development Agency provides resources for minority business enterprises.
Hawaii SBDC’s Disaster Recovery page provides resources for business disaster preparedness.
ed2go offers a range of online courses and training programs for various fields.
Maui County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.
Hawaii SBDC provides advice and training for small business owners across Hawaii.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
Mālama Studios focuses on technology and cultural storytelling for entrepreneurs.
Rising Tide Hawaii is a partnership initiative assisting Hawaii’s small businesses.
Registry of businesses on Lanaʻi