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.
Education programs and opportunities
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 Unemployment Insurance portal offers resources for claimants and employers.
FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.
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.
National Council of Nonprofits offers a guide on starting a nonprofit organization.
IRS for Small Businesses provides tax information and resources.
Registry of businesses on Lanaʻi
Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council advocates for women business owners in the U.S.
Kohala Center supports Hawaii’s rural economies and food systems in business development.
MEO Business Development Center offers services for business training and financial support.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs focuses on empowering Native Hawaiians and strengthening Hawaii.
Maui Nui Business Hui promotes local buying in Maui County to support recovery from wildfires.
ed2go offers a range of online courses and training programs for various fields.
HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
Chase for Business offers educational resources including courses on business fundamentals.
This guide helps Maui business owners start and run their business, covering steps to open, licenses, taxes, and funding.
GoFarm Hawaii provides hands-on farm and business training to new farmers.
Expand your business by finding new funding, locations, and customers, and prepare for growth steps.
The Awesome Foundation Oahu chapter offers monthly micro-grants for local projects.
Hawaii based venture capital firm.
Lanai Chamber of Commerce supports local businesses and promotes economic development.
MBDA Business Center Honolulu provides business solutions for minority entrepreneurs.
Maui County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.
MEO Core Four offers a comprehensive business training course.
Develop a clear exit plan early to ensure a smooth transition and secure your business’s future value.
Maui Street Market offers a vibrant opportunity for food trucks in Kahului.
Kiva is a global microfinance platform connecting lenders with entrepreneurs worldwide.
Forbes adivce article: Keep business and personal banking separate to avoid tax issues and make managing finances easier.
Lokahi Pacific, a non-profit in Maui County, focuses on housing and community development.
Maui County’s Office of Economic Development fosters economic growth and community development.
Maui Food Technology Center supports Hawaii’s food industry with education and opportunities.
Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations unites and strengthens Hawaii’s nonprofit sector.
Plan your business exit early to maximize returns and have both voluntary and involuntary exit strategies ready.
Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii
Maui Economic Development Board supports homegrown businesses and workforce development.
Maui Food Innovation Center provides a platform for food truck owners at Maui Street Market.
Maui Sunday Market is a community event in Kahului, offering vendor and sponsor opportunities.
Info on funding options for agriculture in Hawaii, including grants, loans, and financial support for farmers and agri-businesses.
FDIC provides guidelines for small businesses on financing, growth, and regulatory compliance.
Minority Business Development Agency provides resources for minority business enterprises.
Info on annual report due dates for Hawaii-registered businesses.
Above The Wave Maui offers co-working space in Kahului.
Cohana is a coworking space in Maui designed for freelancers and entrepreneurs.
Hawaii SBDC provides advice and training for small business owners across Hawaii.
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
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
MEO Microloan Program offers microloans for small businesses in Maui.
Bridge built by Citi provides a list of over 80 lenders for small-and-medium sized businesses.