Kohala Center supports Hawaii’s rural economies and food systems in business development.
Education programs and opportunities
Kohala Center supports Hawaii’s rural economies and food systems in business development.
Pakini Loan Fund offers loan services tailored to the needs of Native Hawaiians.
Lokahi Pacific, a non-profit in Maui County, focuses on housing and community development.
Registry of businesses on Lanaʻi
Develop a clear exit plan early to ensure a smooth transition and secure your business’s future value.
Forming an LLC in Hawaii involves choosing a name, filing paperwork with the state, and understanding local business laws.
Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.
SCORE’s template gallery aids in financial planning and business strategy.
Above The Wave Maui offers co-working space in Kahului.
FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.
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.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs focuses on empowering Native Hawaiians and strengthening Hawaii.
SCORE offers free mentoring and resources to help business owners at any stage.
Līpoa Maui Community focuses on space and technology innovation and business opportunities.
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
HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
Outlines how to streamline your business for efficiency and cost savings, perfect for business owners looking to improve.
Hawaii based venture capital firm.
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council advocates for women business owners in the U.S.
Hawaii Unemployment Insurance portal offers resources for claimants and employers.
MEO Microloan Program offers microloans for small businesses in Maui.
Kiva is a global microfinance platform connecting lenders with entrepreneurs worldwide.
MEO Core Four offers a comprehensive business training course.
Maui Sunday Market is a community event in Kahului, offering vendor and sponsor opportunities.
National Council of Nonprofits offers a guide on starting a nonprofit organization.
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.
Maui County Business Resource Center is a hub for business assistance in Maui.
Senator Schatz’s website provides wildfire updates and resources for affected individuals in Hawaii.
HANO Grants Corner lists available grants for nonprofits and offers grant application assistance.
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
Cohana is a coworking space in Maui designed for freelancers and entrepreneurs.
FDIC provides guidelines for small businesses on financing, growth, and regulatory compliance.
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.
Tidepools at Central Pacific Bank is a coworking space in Honolulu for business and creativity.
Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations unites and strengthens Hawaii’s nonprofit sector.
MCBL Hawaii offers programs and services for women entrepreneurs in Hawaii.
GoFarm Hawaii provides hands-on farm and business training to new farmers.
Maui County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.
Mālama Studios focuses on technology and cultural storytelling for entrepreneurs.
Maui Street Market offers a vibrant opportunity for food trucks in Kahului.
Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii
SBA offers a guide covering planning, legal aspects, and funding for starting a business.
MEO Business Development Center offers services for business training and financial support.
This guide helps Maui business owners start and run their business, covering steps to open, licenses, taxes, and funding.
Bridge built by Citi provides a list of over 80 lenders for small-and-medium sized businesses.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
MBDA Business Center Honolulu provides business solutions for minority entrepreneurs.
To close your business, file final tax returns, pay all taxes, cancel your EIN, and keep records.