Cohana is a coworking space in Maui designed for freelancers and entrepreneurs.
Options for funding your business
Cohana is a coworking space in Maui designed for freelancers and entrepreneurs.
Hawaii based venture capital firm.
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
Līpoa Maui Community focuses on space and technology innovation and business opportunities.
MCBL Hawaii offers programs and services for women entrepreneurs in Hawaii.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs focuses on empowering Native Hawaiians and strengthening Hawaii.
ed2go offers a range of online courses and training programs for various fields.
MEO Core Four offers a comprehensive business training course.
Minority Business Development Agency provides resources for minority business enterprises.
Senator Schatz’s website provides wildfire updates and resources for affected individuals in Hawaii.
The Awesome Foundation Oahu chapter offers monthly micro-grants for local projects.
Mālama Studios focuses on technology and cultural storytelling for entrepreneurs.
Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii
Kiva is a global microfinance platform connecting lenders with entrepreneurs worldwide.
SBA offers a guide covering planning, legal aspects, and funding for starting a business.
Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.
Chase for Business offers educational resources including courses on business fundamentals.
Info on annual report due dates for Hawaii-registered businesses.
Develop a clear exit plan early to ensure a smooth transition and secure your business’s future value.
HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
Plan your business exit early to maximize returns and have both voluntary and involuntary exit strategies ready.
Maui Nui Business Hui promotes local buying in Maui County to support recovery from wildfires.
Forming an LLC in Hawaii involves choosing a name, filing paperwork with the state, and understanding local business laws.
SCORE offers free mentoring and resources to help business owners at any stage.
Hawaii Unemployment Insurance portal offers resources for claimants and employers.
USPTO provides tools and guidance for startups, focusing on patents and trademarks.
National Council of Nonprofits offers a guide on starting a nonprofit organization.
Lokahi Pacific, a non-profit in Maui County, focuses on housing and community development.
HANO Grants Corner lists available grants for nonprofits and offers grant application assistance.
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
This guide helps Maui business owners start and run their business, covering steps to open, licenses, taxes, and funding.
Maui Economic Development Board supports homegrown businesses and workforce development.
MEO Agricultural Micro Grant Program provides financial assistance to Maui’s agricultural businesses.
Lanai Chamber of Commerce supports local businesses and promotes economic development.
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
Kohala Center supports Hawaii’s rural economies and food systems in business development.
Expand your business by finding new funding, locations, and customers, and prepare for growth steps.
Rising Tide Hawaii is a partnership initiative assisting Hawaii’s small businesses.
Hawaii SBDC’s Disaster Recovery page provides resources for business disaster preparedness.
Maui Sunday Market is a community event in Kahului, offering vendor and sponsor opportunities.
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.
MBDA Business Center Honolulu provides business solutions for minority entrepreneurs.
Maui County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.
FDIC provides guidelines for small businesses on financing, growth, and regulatory compliance.
FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.
Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations unites and strengthens Hawaii’s nonprofit sector.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
Registry of businesses on Lanaʻi
Maui Street Market offers a vibrant opportunity for food trucks in Kahului.