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Office of Hawaiian Affairs focuses on empowering Native Hawaiians and strengthening Hawaii.
Maui Food Technology Center supports Hawaii’s food industry with education and opportunities.
Plan your business exit early to maximize returns and have both voluntary and involuntary exit strategies ready.
This guide helps Maui business owners start and run their business, covering steps to open, licenses, taxes, and funding.
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
Bridge built by Citi provides a list of over 80 lenders for small-and-medium sized businesses.
Chase for Business offers educational resources including courses on business fundamentals.
Maui Sunday Market is a community event in Kahului, offering vendor and sponsor opportunities.
Maui Economic Development Board supports homegrown businesses and workforce development.
Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.
Lokahi Pacific, a non-profit in Maui County, focuses on housing and community development.
Info on funding options for agriculture in Hawaii, including grants, loans, and financial support for farmers and agri-businesses.
HANO Grants Corner lists available grants for nonprofits and offers grant application assistance.
Maui County’s Office of Economic Development fosters economic growth and community development.
Senator Schatz’s website provides wildfire updates and resources for affected individuals in Hawaii.
Hawaii SBDC provides advice and training for small business owners across Hawaii.
Maui Food Innovation Center provides a platform for food truck owners at Maui Street Market.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
The Awesome Foundation Oahu chapter offers monthly micro-grants for local projects.
IRS for Small Businesses provides tax information and resources.
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.
Hawaii based venture capital firm.
Lanai Chamber of Commerce supports local businesses and promotes economic development.
SCORE offers free mentoring and resources to help business owners at any stage.
Registry of businesses on Lanaʻi
HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
Info on annual report due dates for Hawaii-registered businesses.
Tidepools at Central Pacific Bank is a coworking space in Honolulu for business and creativity.
Minority Business Development Agency provides resources for minority business enterprises.
SCORE’s template gallery aids in financial planning and business strategy.
National Council of Nonprofits offers a guide on starting a nonprofit organization.
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council advocates for women business owners in the U.S.
Mālama Studios focuses on technology and cultural storytelling for entrepreneurs.
Maui County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.
Develop a clear exit plan early to ensure a smooth transition and secure your business’s future value.
Hawaii Unemployment Insurance portal offers resources for claimants and employers.
MEO Agricultural Micro Grant Program provides financial assistance to Maui’s agricultural businesses.
ed2go offers a range of online courses and training programs for various fields.
Expand your business by finding new funding, locations, and customers, and prepare for growth steps.
Kohala Center supports Hawaii’s rural economies and food systems in business development.
To close your business, file final tax returns, pay all taxes, cancel your EIN, and keep records.
Līpoa Maui Community focuses on space and technology innovation and business opportunities.
Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii
FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.
SBA offers a guide covering planning, legal aspects, and funding for starting a business.
Cohana is a coworking space in Maui designed for freelancers and entrepreneurs.
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.
GoFarm Hawaii provides hands-on farm and business training to new farmers.
Forming an LLC in Hawaii involves choosing a name, filing paperwork with the state, and understanding local business laws.
