Education programs and opportunities
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
MEO Core Four offers a comprehensive business training course.
SBA offers a guide covering planning, legal aspects, and funding for starting a business.
Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations unites and strengthens Hawaii’s nonprofit sector.
MCBL Hawaii offers programs and services for women entrepreneurs in Hawaii.
Pakini Loan Fund offers loan services tailored to the needs of Native Hawaiians.
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
Maui Food Innovation Center provides a platform for food truck owners at Maui Street Market.
ed2go offers a range of online courses and training programs for various fields.
FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.
Maui County’s Office of Economic Development fosters economic growth and community development.
Maui Food Technology Center supports Hawaii’s food industry with education and opportunities.
Maui Street Market offers a vibrant opportunity for food trucks in Kahului.
Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii
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.
MBDA Business Center Honolulu provides business solutions for minority entrepreneurs.
MEO Business Development Center offers services for business training and financial support.
Expand your business by finding new funding, locations, and customers, and prepare for growth steps.
Kiva is a global microfinance platform connecting lenders with entrepreneurs worldwide.
Hawaii based venture capital firm.
Tidepools at Central Pacific Bank is a coworking space in Honolulu for business and creativity.
Develop a clear exit plan early to ensure a smooth transition and secure your business’s future value.
USPTO provides tools and guidance for startups, focusing on patents and trademarks.
Maui Sunday Market is a community event in Kahului, offering vendor and sponsor opportunities.
The Awesome Foundation Oahu chapter offers monthly micro-grants for local projects.
Rising Tide Hawaii is a partnership initiative assisting Hawaii’s small businesses.
MEO Microloan Program offers microloans for small businesses in Maui.
Līpoa Maui Community focuses on space and technology innovation and business opportunities.
Maui County Business Resource Center is a hub for business assistance in Maui.
Registry of businesses on Lanaʻi
National Council of Nonprofits offers a guide on starting a nonprofit organization.
This guide helps Maui business owners start and run their business, covering steps to open, licenses, taxes, and funding.
GoFarm Hawaii provides hands-on farm and business training to new farmers.
Mālama Studios focuses on technology and cultural storytelling for entrepreneurs.
SCORE offers free mentoring and resources to help business owners at any stage.
Maui County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.
MEO Agricultural Micro Grant Program provides financial assistance to Maui’s agricultural businesses.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
IRS for Small Businesses provides tax information and resources.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs focuses on empowering Native Hawaiians and strengthening Hawaii.
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council advocates for women business owners in the U.S.
Maui Nui Business Hui promotes local buying in Maui County to support recovery from wildfires.
Plan your business exit early to maximize returns and have both voluntary and involuntary exit strategies ready.
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
Outlines how to streamline your business for efficiency and cost savings, perfect for business owners looking to improve.
Hawaii SBDC provides advice and training for small business owners across Hawaii.
To close your business, file final tax returns, pay all taxes, cancel your EIN, and keep records.
Bridge built by Citi provides a list of over 80 lenders for small-and-medium sized businesses.
