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Molokai Kuha’o Business Center

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

Location
Molokaʻi

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

Lānaʻi Chamber of Commerce

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

Location
Lānaʻi

Category
Education

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

Minority Business Development Agency

Minority Business Development Agency provides resources for minority business enterprises.

Location
Nationwide

Category
Services

Life Cycle
Grow, Plan

LĪPOA

Līpoa Maui Community focuses on space and technology innovation and business opportunities.

Location
Maui County

Category
Services

Life Cycle
Grow

The Awesome Foundation

The Awesome Foundation Oahu chapter offers monthly micro-grants for local projects.

Location
Nationwide

Category
Funding

Life Cycle
Grow

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

Enterprising Women of Color Business Center

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

Location
Statewide

Category
Education, Services

Life Cycle
Launch

Maui Economic Opportunity, Inc. (MEO)

MEO Core Four offers a comprehensive business training course.

Location
Maui County

Category
Education

Life Cycle
Idea, Plan

Hawaiʻi Department of Agriculture

Info on funding options for agriculture in Hawaii, including grants, loans, and financial support for farmers and agri-businesses.

Location
Statewide

Category
Funding, Grants, Loans

Life Cycle
Grow

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

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

U.S. Senator for Hawaiʻi Brian Schatz

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

Location
Maui County

Category
Funding

Life Cycle
Plan

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

Techstars

Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.

Location
Nationwide

Category
Education

Life Cycle
Idea

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

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

Forbes

Forbes adivce article: Keep business and personal banking separate to avoid tax issues and make managing finances easier.

Location
Nationwide

Category
Education

Life Cycle
Idea

Central Pacific Bank

Tidepools at Central Pacific Bank is a coworking space in Honolulu for business and creativity.

Location
Statewide

Category
Services

Life Cycle
Grow, Idea, Launch, Plan

Maui County Business Resource Center

This guide helps Maui business owners start and run their business, covering steps to open, licenses, taxes, and funding.

Location
Maui County

Category
Education, Services

Life Cycle
Idea, Launch, Plan

Harvard Business Review

Outlines how to streamline your business for efficiency and cost savings, perfect for business owners looking to improve.

Location
Nationwide

Category
Education

Life Cycle
Idea

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

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

Above the Wave

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

Location
Maui County

Category
Services

Life Cycle
Grow, Launch, 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

Maui Economic Opportunity, Inc. (MEO)

MEO Microloan Program offers microloans for small businesses in Maui.

Location
Maui County

Category
Funding, Loans

Life Cycle
Grow

NOLO

Forming an LLC in Hawaii involves choosing a name, filing paperwork with the state, and understanding local business laws.

Location
Nationwide

Category
Education

Life Cycle
Exit

Hawai‘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

Hawai‘i Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations (HANO)

Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations unites and strengthens Hawaii’s nonprofit sector.

Location
Statewide

Category
Education, Services

Life Cycle
Grow, Plan

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

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

Location
Nationwide

Category
Education

Life Cycle
Exit

Maui Sunday Market

Maui Sunday Market is a community event in Kahului, offering vendor and sponsor opportunities.

Location
Maui County

Category
Services

Life Cycle
Grow

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

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

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

Blue Startups

Hawaii based venture capital firm.

Location
Statewide

Category
Funding, Services

Life Cycle
Grow, Launch

Chase for Business Curating Coaching for Entrepreneurs

Chase for Business offers educational resources including courses on business fundamentals.

Location
Nationwide

Category
Education, Services

Life Cycle
Grow

Lana’i 96763 Community

Registry of businesses on Lanaʻi

Location
Lānaʻi

Category
Services

Life Cycle
Plan

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

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

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

Rising Tide

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

Location
Statewide

Category
Services

Life Cycle
Grow

The Kohala Center

Kohala Center supports Hawaii’s rural economies and food systems in business development.

Location
Statewide

Category
Education

Life Cycle
Grow, Plan

Mayor’s Office of Economic Development

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

Location
Molokaʻi

Category
Services

Life Cycle
Grow, Idea, Launch, Plan

Hawaiʻi 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

Hawaii Small Business Development Center

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

Location
Statewide

Category
Services

Life Cycle
Plan

Patsy T. Mink Center for Business & Leadership: Women’s Business Center

MCBL Hawaii offers programs and services for women entrepreneurs in Hawaii.

Location
Statewide

Category
Services

Life Cycle
Grow, Idea, Launch

SCORE

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

Location
Nationwide

Category
Education

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

Maui Economic Opportunity, Inc. (MEO)

MEO Business Development Center offers services for business training and financial support.

Location
Maui County

Category
Services

Life Cycle
Grow, Idea, Launch, Plan