Above The Wave Maui offers co-working space in Kahului.
Education programs and opportunities
Above The Wave Maui offers co-working space in Kahului.
Info on annual report due dates for Hawaii-registered businesses.
Forming an LLC in Hawaii involves choosing a name, filing paperwork with the state, and understanding local business laws.
Minority Business Development Agency provides resources for minority business enterprises.
SBA offers a guide covering planning, legal aspects, and funding for starting a business.
Registry of businesses on Lanaʻi
Maui Street Market offers a vibrant opportunity for food trucks in Kahului.
Bridge built by Citi provides a list of over 80 lenders for small-and-medium sized businesses.
This guide helps Maui business owners start and run their business, covering steps to open, licenses, taxes, and funding.
Maui Food Innovation Center provides a platform for food truck owners at Maui Street Market.
FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.
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.
The Awesome Foundation Oahu chapter offers monthly micro-grants for local projects.
Cohana is a coworking space in Maui designed for freelancers and entrepreneurs.
Lanai Chamber of Commerce supports local businesses and promotes economic development.
FDIC provides guidelines for small businesses on financing, growth, and regulatory compliance.
Develop a clear exit plan early to ensure a smooth transition and secure your business’s future value.
MCBL Hawaii offers programs and services for women entrepreneurs in Hawaii.
Chase for Business offers educational resources including courses on business fundamentals.
Maui County Business Resource Center is a hub for business assistance in Maui.
Kiva is a global microfinance platform connecting lenders with entrepreneurs worldwide.
USPTO provides tools and guidance for startups, focusing on patents and trademarks.
Maui Economic Development Board supports homegrown businesses and workforce development.
National Council of Nonprofits offers a guide on starting a nonprofit organization.
Maui Nui Business Hui promotes local buying in Maui County to support recovery from wildfires.
Maui Food Technology Center supports Hawaii’s food industry with education and opportunities.
MEO Business Development Center offers services for business training and financial support.
Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii
MEO Core Four offers a comprehensive business training course.
Maui Sunday Market is a community event in Kahului, offering vendor and sponsor opportunities.
Lokahi Pacific, a non-profit in Maui County, focuses on housing and community development.
MEO Microloan Program offers microloans for small businesses in Maui.
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
MEO Agricultural Micro Grant Program provides financial assistance to Maui’s agricultural businesses.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
Expand your business by finding new funding, locations, and customers, and prepare for growth steps.
Hawaii Unemployment Insurance portal offers resources for claimants and employers.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
Kohala Center supports Hawaii’s rural economies and food systems in business development.
Forbes adivce article: Keep business and personal banking separate to avoid tax issues and make managing finances easier.
Tidepools at Central Pacific Bank is a coworking space in Honolulu for business and creativity.
Plan your business exit early to maximize returns and have both voluntary and involuntary exit strategies ready.
Hawaii SBDC provides advice and training for small business owners across Hawaii.
GoFarm Hawaii provides hands-on farm and business training to new farmers.
Info on funding options for agriculture in Hawaii, including grants, loans, and financial support for farmers and agri-businesses.
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
Hawaii SBDC’s Disaster Recovery page provides resources for business disaster preparedness.
MBDA Business Center Honolulu provides business solutions for minority entrepreneurs.
Senator Schatz’s website provides wildfire updates and resources for affected individuals in Hawaii.
Maui County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.