Maui Economic Development Board supports homegrown businesses and workforce development.
Education programs and opportunities
Maui Economic Development Board supports homegrown businesses and workforce development.
Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.
Maui Street Market offers a vibrant opportunity for food trucks in Kahului.
MEO Agricultural Micro Grant Program provides financial assistance to Maui’s agricultural businesses.
Hawaii based venture capital firm.
IRS for Small Businesses provides tax information and resources.
SBA offers a guide covering planning, legal aspects, and funding for starting a business.
USPTO provides tools and guidance for startups, focusing on patents and trademarks.
Expand your business by finding new funding, locations, and customers, and prepare for growth steps.
HANO Grants Corner lists available grants for nonprofits and offers grant application assistance.
Maui County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.
Hawaii Unemployment Insurance portal offers resources for claimants and employers.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
MCBL Hawaii offers programs and services for women entrepreneurs in Hawaii.
MEO Microloan Program offers microloans for small businesses in Maui.
Forbes adivce article: Keep business and personal banking separate to avoid tax issues and make managing finances easier.
The Awesome Foundation Oahu chapter offers monthly micro-grants for local projects.
FDIC provides guidelines for small businesses on financing, growth, and regulatory compliance.
Plan your business exit early to maximize returns and have both voluntary and involuntary exit strategies ready.
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
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.
Lanai Chamber of Commerce supports local businesses and promotes economic development.
Lokahi Pacific, a non-profit in Maui County, focuses on housing and community development.
National Council of Nonprofits offers a guide on starting a nonprofit organization.
Līpoa Maui Community focuses on space and technology innovation and business opportunities.
Outlines how to streamline your business for efficiency and cost savings, perfect for business owners looking to improve.
Kohala Center supports Hawaii’s rural economies and food systems in business development.
Forming an LLC in Hawaii involves choosing a name, filing paperwork with the state, and understanding local business laws.
Maui County’s Office of Economic Development fosters economic growth and community development.
Maui Food Innovation Center provides a platform for food truck owners at Maui Street Market.
HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
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
MBDA Business Center Honolulu provides business solutions for minority entrepreneurs.
Bridge built by Citi provides a list of over 80 lenders for small-and-medium sized businesses.
Info on funding options for agriculture in Hawaii, including grants, loans, and financial support for farmers and agri-businesses.
Maui Food Technology Center supports Hawaii’s food industry with education and opportunities.
GoFarm Hawaii provides hands-on farm and business training to new farmers.
Develop a clear exit plan early to ensure a smooth transition and secure your business’s future value.
This guide helps Maui business owners start and run their business, covering steps to open, licenses, taxes, and funding.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
ed2go offers a range of online courses and training programs for various fields.
Rising Tide Hawaii is a partnership initiative assisting Hawaii’s small businesses.
Chase for Business offers educational resources including courses on business fundamentals.
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council advocates for women business owners in the U.S.
MEO Core Four offers a comprehensive business training course.
SCORE offers free mentoring and resources to help business owners at any stage.
Maui County Business Resource Center is a hub for business assistance in Maui.
Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii
Hawaii SBDC’s Disaster Recovery page provides resources for business disaster preparedness.
Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations unites and strengthens Hawaii’s nonprofit sector.