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Maui Food Technology Center supports Hawaii’s food industry with education and opportunities.
Develop a clear exit plan early to ensure a smooth transition and secure your business’s future value.
Maui County Business Resource Center is a hub for business assistance in Maui.
SBA offers a guide covering planning, legal aspects, and funding for starting a business.
Maui Street Market offers a vibrant opportunity for food trucks in Kahului.
Info on annual report due dates for Hawaii-registered businesses.
Hawaii SBDC provides advice and training for small business owners across Hawaii.
Lanai Chamber of Commerce supports local businesses and promotes economic development.
Chase for Business offers educational resources including courses on business fundamentals.
Senator Schatz’s website provides wildfire updates and resources for affected individuals in Hawaii.
ed2go offers a range of online courses and training programs for various fields.
MEO Microloan Program offers microloans for small businesses in Maui.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs focuses on empowering Native Hawaiians and strengthening Hawaii.
Līpoa Maui Community focuses on space and technology innovation and business opportunities.
Maui County’s Office of Economic Development fosters economic growth and community development.
Maui County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.
Pakini Loan Fund offers loan services tailored to the needs of Native Hawaiians.
SCORE offers free mentoring and resources to help business owners at any stage.
Registry of businesses on Lanaʻi
Kohala Center supports Hawaii’s rural economies and food systems in business development.
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
Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii
HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
MEO Business Development Center offers services for business training and financial support.
MEO Agricultural Micro Grant Program provides financial assistance to Maui’s agricultural businesses.
Cohana is a coworking space in Maui designed for freelancers and entrepreneurs.
Rising Tide Hawaii is a partnership initiative assisting Hawaii’s small businesses.
Forming an LLC in Hawaii involves choosing a name, filing paperwork with the state, and understanding local business laws.
This guide helps Maui business owners start and run their business, covering steps to open, licenses, taxes, and funding.
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 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
Kiva is a global microfinance platform connecting lenders with entrepreneurs worldwide.
Hawaii based venture capital firm.
Maui Economic Development Board supports homegrown businesses and workforce development.
The Awesome Foundation Oahu chapter offers monthly micro-grants for local projects.
Maui Food Innovation Center provides a platform for food truck owners at Maui Street Market.
MCBL Hawaii offers programs and services for women entrepreneurs in Hawaii.
To close your business, file final tax returns, pay all taxes, cancel your EIN, and keep records.
Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations unites and strengthens Hawaii’s nonprofit sector.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
Hawaii Unemployment Insurance portal offers resources for claimants and employers.
Hawaii SBDC’s Disaster Recovery page provides resources for business disaster preparedness.
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council advocates for women business owners in the U.S.
SCORE’s template gallery aids in financial planning and business strategy.
Maui Sunday Market is a community event in Kahului, offering vendor and sponsor opportunities.
Mālama Studios focuses on technology and cultural storytelling for entrepreneurs.
Plan your business exit early to maximize returns and have both voluntary and involuntary exit strategies ready.
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.
Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.
