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Maui Economic Development Board supports homegrown businesses and workforce development.
MCBL Hawaii offers programs and services for women entrepreneurs in Hawaii.
Hawaii based venture capital firm.
Maui Food Innovation Center provides a platform for food truck owners at Maui Street Market.
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.
MEO Microloan Program offers microloans for small businesses in Maui.
Maui Street Market offers a vibrant opportunity for food trucks in Kahului.
Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii
GoFarm Hawaii provides hands-on farm and business training to new farmers.
Outlines how to streamline your business for efficiency and cost savings, perfect for business owners looking to improve.
Maui County Business Resource Center is a hub for business assistance in Maui.
FDIC provides guidelines for small businesses on financing, growth, and regulatory compliance.
Expand your business by finding new funding, locations, and customers, and prepare for growth steps.
Maui County’s Office of Economic Development fosters economic growth and community development.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
MEO Agricultural Micro Grant Program provides financial assistance to Maui’s agricultural businesses.
To close your business, file final tax returns, pay all taxes, cancel your EIN, and keep records.
SCORE offers free mentoring and resources to help business owners at any stage.
Cohana is a coworking space in Maui designed for freelancers and entrepreneurs.
Hawaii Unemployment Insurance portal offers resources for claimants and employers.
Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations unites and strengthens Hawaii’s nonprofit sector.
SCORE’s template gallery aids in financial planning and business strategy.
Lanai Chamber of Commerce supports local businesses and promotes economic development.
Mālama Studios focuses on technology and cultural storytelling for entrepreneurs.
This guide helps Maui business owners start and run their business, covering steps to open, licenses, taxes, and funding.
Hawaii SBDC provides advice and training for small business owners across Hawaii.
Above The Wave Maui offers co-working space in Kahului.
Pakini Loan Fund offers loan services tailored to the needs of Native Hawaiians.
Develop a clear exit plan early to ensure a smooth transition and secure your business’s future value.
MEO Core Four offers a comprehensive business training course.
Chase for Business offers educational resources including courses on business fundamentals.
Registry of businesses on Lanaʻi
MBDA Business Center Honolulu provides business solutions for minority entrepreneurs.
FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.
Kiva is a global microfinance platform connecting lenders with entrepreneurs worldwide.
Bridge built by Citi provides a list of over 80 lenders for small-and-medium sized businesses.
National Council of Nonprofits offers a guide on starting a nonprofit organization.
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.
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
Plan your business exit early to maximize returns and have both voluntary and involuntary exit strategies ready.
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
MEO Business Development Center offers services for business training and financial support.
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.
Kohala Center supports Hawaii’s rural economies and food systems in business development.
IRS for Small Businesses provides tax information and resources.
Maui Food Technology Center supports Hawaii’s food industry with education and opportunities.
HANO Grants Corner lists available grants for nonprofits and offers grant application assistance.
