Expand your business by finding new funding, locations, and customers, and prepare for growth steps.
Options for funding your business
Expand your business by finding new funding, locations, and customers, and prepare for growth steps.
Info on funding options for agriculture in Hawaii, including grants, loans, and financial support for farmers and agri-businesses.
The Awesome Foundation Oahu chapter offers monthly micro-grants for local projects.
Chase for Business offers educational resources including courses on business fundamentals.
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
MCBL Hawaii offers programs and services for women entrepreneurs in Hawaii.
Līpoa Maui Community focuses on space and technology innovation and business opportunities.
Lanai Chamber of Commerce supports local businesses and promotes economic development.
HANO Grants Corner lists available grants for nonprofits and offers grant application assistance.
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Hawaii based venture capital firm.
SCORE offers free mentoring and resources to help business owners at any stage.
ed2go offers a range of online courses and training programs for various fields.
GoFarm Hawaii provides hands-on farm and business training to new farmers.
FDIC provides guidelines for small businesses on financing, growth, and regulatory compliance.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
USPTO provides tools and guidance for startups, focusing on patents and trademarks.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs focuses on empowering Native Hawaiians and strengthening Hawaii.
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council advocates for women business owners in the U.S.
Minority Business Development Agency provides resources for minority business enterprises.
Bridge built by Citi provides a list of over 80 lenders for small-and-medium sized businesses.
Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations unites and strengthens Hawaii’s nonprofit sector.
FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
Kohala Center supports Hawaii’s rural economies and food systems in business development.
Forbes adivce article: Keep business and personal banking separate to avoid tax issues and make managing finances easier.
MBDA Business Center Honolulu provides business solutions for minority entrepreneurs.
National Council of Nonprofits offers a guide on starting a nonprofit organization.
Maui Street Market offers a vibrant opportunity for food trucks in Kahului.
MEO Core Four offers a comprehensive business training course.
MEO Microloan Program offers microloans for small businesses in Maui.
Maui County’s Office of Economic Development fosters economic growth and community development.
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.
Above The Wave Maui offers co-working space in Kahului.
MEO Business Development Center offers services for business training and financial support.
Pakini Loan Fund offers loan services tailored to the needs of Native Hawaiians.
Cohana is a coworking space in Maui designed for freelancers and entrepreneurs.
Hawaii Unemployment Insurance portal offers resources for claimants and employers.
Maui Food Innovation Center provides a platform for food truck owners at Maui Street Market.
MEO Agricultural Micro Grant Program provides financial assistance to Maui’s agricultural businesses.
SCORE’s template gallery aids in financial planning and business strategy.
Tidepools at Central Pacific Bank is a coworking space in Honolulu for business and creativity.
Lokahi Pacific, a non-profit in Maui County, focuses on housing and community development.
Mālama Studios focuses on technology and cultural storytelling for entrepreneurs.
Rising Tide Hawaii is a partnership initiative assisting Hawaii’s small businesses.
Hawaii SBDC’s Disaster Recovery page provides resources for business disaster preparedness.
Info on annual report due dates for Hawaii-registered businesses.
Maui Nui Business Hui promotes local buying in Maui County to support recovery from wildfires.
Maui Food Technology Center supports Hawaii’s food industry with education and opportunities.