Mālama Studios focuses on technology and cultural storytelling for entrepreneurs.
Options for funding your business
Mālama Studios focuses on technology and cultural storytelling for entrepreneurs.
Tidepools at Central Pacific Bank is a coworking space in Honolulu for business and creativity.
HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
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.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
Maui Food Innovation Center provides a platform for food truck owners at Maui Street Market.
The Awesome Foundation Oahu chapter offers monthly micro-grants for local projects.
HANO Grants Corner lists available grants for nonprofits and offers grant application assistance.
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.
Above The Wave Maui offers co-working space in Kahului.
Hawaii based venture capital firm.
Hawaii SBDC provides advice and training for small business owners across Hawaii.
Registry of businesses on Lanaʻi
MEO Microloan Program offers microloans for small businesses in Maui.
Maui Sunday Market is a community event in Kahului, offering vendor and sponsor opportunities.
Info on annual report due dates for Hawaii-registered businesses.
Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii
Chase for Business offers educational resources including courses on business fundamentals.
MCBL Hawaii offers programs and services for women entrepreneurs in Hawaii.
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
SBA offers a guide covering planning, legal aspects, and funding for starting a business.
ed2go offers a range of online courses and training programs for various fields.
To close your business, file final tax returns, pay all taxes, cancel your EIN, and keep records.
Kiva is a global microfinance platform connecting lenders with entrepreneurs worldwide.
FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.
MBDA Business Center Honolulu provides business solutions for minority entrepreneurs.
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council advocates for women business owners in the U.S.
Plan your business exit early to maximize returns and have both voluntary and involuntary exit strategies ready.
Cohana is a coworking space in Maui designed for freelancers and entrepreneurs.
Maui Nui Business Hui promotes local buying in Maui County to support recovery from wildfires.
SCORE offers free mentoring and resources to help business owners at any stage.
Pakini Loan Fund offers loan services tailored to the needs of Native Hawaiians.
Maui Food Technology Center supports Hawaii’s food industry with education and opportunities.
MEO Agricultural Micro Grant Program provides financial assistance to Maui’s agricultural businesses.
Maui County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.
Maui Street Market offers a vibrant opportunity for food trucks in Kahului.
MEO Business Development Center offers services for business training and financial support.
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
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.
Senator Schatz’s website provides wildfire updates and resources for affected individuals in Hawaii.
GoFarm Hawaii provides hands-on farm and business training to new farmers.
Rising Tide Hawaii is a partnership initiative assisting Hawaii’s small businesses.
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.
MEO Core Four offers a comprehensive business training course.
SCORE’s template gallery aids in financial planning and business strategy.
Maui Economic Development Board supports homegrown businesses and workforce development.