Plan your business exit early to maximize returns and have both voluntary and involuntary exit strategies ready.
Education programs and opportunities
Plan your business exit early to maximize returns and have both voluntary and involuntary exit strategies ready.
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.
MEO Microloan Program offers microloans for small businesses in Maui.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
Info on funding options for agriculture in Hawaii, including grants, loans, and financial support for farmers and agri-businesses.
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.
MEO Agricultural Micro Grant Program provides financial assistance to Maui’s agricultural businesses.
HANO Grants Corner lists available grants for nonprofits and offers grant application assistance.
Līpoa Maui Community focuses on space and technology innovation and business opportunities.
Mālama Studios focuses on technology and cultural storytelling for entrepreneurs.
GoFarm Hawaii provides hands-on farm and business training to new farmers.
Kiva is a global microfinance platform connecting lenders with entrepreneurs worldwide.
FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.
Forming an LLC in Hawaii involves choosing a name, filing paperwork with the state, and understanding local business laws.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs focuses on empowering Native Hawaiians and strengthening Hawaii.
Above The Wave Maui offers co-working space in Kahului.
SCORE offers free mentoring and resources to help business owners at any stage.
Hawaii based venture capital firm.
Maui County’s Office of Economic Development fosters economic growth and community development.
Cohana is a coworking space in Maui designed for freelancers and entrepreneurs.
Hawaii SBDC provides advice and training for small business owners across Hawaii.
Expand your business by finding new funding, locations, and customers, and prepare for growth steps.
Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.
Info on annual report due dates for Hawaii-registered businesses.
MEO Core Four offers a comprehensive business training course.
Outlines how to streamline your business for efficiency and cost savings, perfect for business owners looking to improve.
Develop a clear exit plan early to ensure a smooth transition and secure your business’s future value.
Maui Sunday Market is a community event in Kahului, offering vendor and sponsor opportunities.
HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
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.
Lokahi Pacific, a non-profit in Maui County, focuses on housing and community development.
Maui Economic Development Board supports homegrown businesses and workforce development.
FDIC provides guidelines for small businesses on financing, growth, and regulatory compliance.
Lanai Chamber of Commerce supports local businesses and promotes economic development.
SBA offers a guide covering planning, legal aspects, and funding for starting a business.
Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii
Maui Food Innovation Center provides a platform for food truck owners at Maui Street Market.
USPTO provides tools and guidance for startups, focusing on patents and trademarks.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
Tidepools at Central Pacific Bank is a coworking space in Honolulu for business and creativity.
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
Minority Business Development Agency provides resources for minority business enterprises.
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.
Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations unites and strengthens Hawaii’s nonprofit sector.
Senator Schatz’s website provides wildfire updates and resources for affected individuals in Hawaii.
The Awesome Foundation Oahu chapter offers monthly micro-grants for local projects.
Registry of businesses on Lanaʻi