Maui Food Innovation Center provides a platform for food truck owners at Maui Street Market.
Education programs and opportunities
Maui Food Innovation Center provides a platform for food truck owners at Maui Street Market.
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.
Plan your business exit early to maximize returns and have both voluntary and involuntary exit strategies ready.
Hawaii Unemployment Insurance portal offers resources for claimants and employers.
MEO Core Four offers a comprehensive business training course.
SCORE offers free mentoring and resources to help business owners at any stage.
This guide helps Maui business owners start and run their business, covering steps to open, licenses, taxes, and funding.
Maui County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.
Rising Tide Hawaii is a partnership initiative assisting Hawaii’s small businesses.
Līpoa Maui Community focuses on space and technology innovation and business opportunities.
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
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
Maui Economic Development Board supports homegrown businesses and workforce development.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs focuses on empowering Native Hawaiians and strengthening Hawaii.
MEO Agricultural Micro Grant Program provides financial assistance to Maui’s agricultural businesses.
Above The Wave Maui offers co-working space in Kahului.
FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council advocates for women business owners in the U.S.
Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.
HANO Grants Corner lists available grants for nonprofits and offers grant application assistance.
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.
The Awesome Foundation Oahu chapter offers monthly micro-grants for local projects.
Kohala Center supports Hawaii’s rural economies and food systems in business development.
Expand your business by finding new funding, locations, and customers, and prepare for growth steps.
MBDA Business Center Honolulu provides business solutions for minority entrepreneurs.
ed2go offers a range of online courses and training programs for various fields.
FDIC provides guidelines for small businesses on financing, growth, and regulatory compliance.
Info on annual report due dates for Hawaii-registered businesses.
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.
Pakini Loan Fund offers loan services tailored to the needs of Native Hawaiians.
Bridge built by Citi provides a list of over 80 lenders for small-and-medium sized businesses.
Tidepools at Central Pacific Bank is a coworking space in Honolulu for business and creativity.
Senator Schatz’s website provides wildfire updates and resources for affected individuals in Hawaii.
Cohana is a coworking space in Maui designed for freelancers and entrepreneurs.
Info on funding options for agriculture in Hawaii, including grants, loans, and financial support for farmers and agri-businesses.
Maui County Business Resource Center is a hub for business assistance in Maui.
Lanai Chamber of Commerce supports local businesses and promotes economic development.
Maui Street Market offers a vibrant opportunity for food trucks in Kahului.
MEO Business Development Center offers services for business training and financial support.
IRS for Small Businesses provides tax information and resources.
SCORE’s template gallery aids in financial planning and business strategy.
Mālama Studios focuses on technology and cultural storytelling for entrepreneurs.
HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
National Council of Nonprofits offers a guide on starting a nonprofit organization.
Minority Business Development Agency provides resources for minority business enterprises.
Forbes adivce article: Keep business and personal banking separate to avoid tax issues and make managing finances easier.
Kiva is a global microfinance platform connecting lenders with entrepreneurs worldwide.
Maui County’s Office of Economic Development fosters economic growth and community development.