Maui Economic Development Board supports homegrown businesses and workforce development.
Education programs and opportunities
Maui Economic Development Board supports homegrown businesses and workforce development.
GoFarm Hawaii provides hands-on farm and business training to new farmers.
MEO Microloan Program offers microloans for small businesses in Maui.
Kiva is a global microfinance platform connecting lenders with entrepreneurs worldwide.
ed2go offers a range of online courses and training programs for various fields.
Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii
Maui Nui Business Hui promotes local buying in Maui County to support recovery from wildfires.
Hawaii based venture capital firm.
Hawaii SBDC provides advice and training for small business owners across Hawaii.
Kohala Center supports Hawaii’s rural economies and food systems in business development.
Lokahi Pacific, a non-profit in Maui County, focuses on housing and community development.
Mālama Studios focuses on technology and cultural storytelling for entrepreneurs.
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council advocates for women business owners in the U.S.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs focuses on empowering Native Hawaiians and strengthening Hawaii.
Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.
SCORE’s template gallery aids in financial planning and business strategy.
IRS for Small Businesses provides tax information and resources.
Chase for Business offers educational resources including courses on business fundamentals.
Maui Street Market offers a vibrant opportunity for food trucks in Kahului.
Info on annual report due dates for Hawaii-registered businesses.
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.
Lanai Chamber of Commerce supports local businesses and promotes economic development.
Minority Business Development Agency provides resources for minority business enterprises.
MEO Business Development Center offers services for business training and financial support.
MBDA Business Center Honolulu provides business solutions for minority entrepreneurs.
MEO Core Four offers a comprehensive business training course.
HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
Maui Food Innovation Center provides a platform for food truck owners at Maui Street Market.
Maui County’s Office of Economic Development fosters economic growth and community development.
Tidepools at Central Pacific Bank is a coworking space in Honolulu for business and creativity.
Cohana is a coworking space in Maui designed for freelancers and entrepreneurs.
Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations unites and strengthens Hawaii’s nonprofit sector.
Maui County Business Resource Center is a hub for business assistance in Maui.
Registry of businesses on Lanaʻi
FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.
USPTO provides tools and guidance for startups, focusing on patents and trademarks.
Forming an LLC in Hawaii involves choosing a name, filing paperwork with the state, and understanding local business laws.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
The Awesome Foundation Oahu chapter offers monthly micro-grants for local projects.
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
Senator Schatz’s website provides wildfire updates and resources for affected individuals in Hawaii.
Bridge built by Citi provides a list of over 80 lenders for small-and-medium sized businesses.
Expand your business by finding new funding, locations, and customers, and prepare for growth steps.
SBA offers a guide covering planning, legal aspects, and funding for starting a business.
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
Rising Tide Hawaii is a partnership initiative assisting Hawaii’s small businesses.
National Council of Nonprofits offers a guide on starting a nonprofit organization.
To close your business, file final tax returns, pay all taxes, cancel your EIN, and keep records.
MCBL Hawaii offers programs and services for women entrepreneurs in Hawaii.