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Expand your business by finding new funding, locations, and customers, and prepare for growth steps.
Maui Food Technology Center supports Hawaii’s food industry with education and opportunities.
MEO Core Four offers a comprehensive business training course.
Lokahi Pacific, a non-profit in Maui County, focuses on housing and community development.
Maui Street Market offers a vibrant opportunity for food trucks in Kahului.
SCORE offers free mentoring and resources to help business owners at any stage.
SCORE’s template gallery aids in financial planning and business strategy.
Bridge built by Citi provides a list of over 80 lenders for small-and-medium sized businesses.
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
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
Develop a clear exit plan early to ensure a smooth transition and secure your business’s future value.
IRS for Small Businesses provides tax information and resources.
HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.
Hawaii Unemployment Insurance portal offers resources for claimants and employers.
MCBL Hawaii offers programs and services for women entrepreneurs in Hawaii.
GoFarm Hawaii provides hands-on farm and business training to new farmers.
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
Office of Hawaiian Affairs focuses on empowering Native Hawaiians and strengthening Hawaii.
The Awesome Foundation Oahu chapter offers monthly micro-grants for local projects.
Forming an LLC in Hawaii involves choosing a name, filing paperwork with the state, and understanding local business laws.
Lanai Chamber of Commerce supports local businesses and promotes economic development.
HANO Grants Corner lists available grants for nonprofits and offers grant application assistance.
Rising Tide Hawaii is a partnership initiative assisting Hawaii’s small businesses.
FDIC provides guidelines for small businesses on financing, growth, and regulatory compliance.
Registry of businesses on Lanaʻi
Forbes adivce article: Keep business and personal banking separate to avoid tax issues and make managing finances easier.
National Council of Nonprofits offers a guide on starting a nonprofit organization.
MEO Business Development Center offers services for business training and financial support.
Info on funding options for agriculture in Hawaii, including grants, loans, and financial support for farmers and agri-businesses.
Plan your business exit early to maximize returns and have both voluntary and involuntary exit strategies ready.
Mālama Studios focuses on technology and cultural storytelling for entrepreneurs.
Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.
Maui County’s Office of Economic Development fosters economic growth and community development.
Minority Business Development Agency provides resources for minority business enterprises.
MEO Agricultural Micro Grant Program provides financial assistance to Maui’s agricultural businesses.
MBDA Business Center Honolulu provides business solutions for minority entrepreneurs.
Above The Wave Maui offers co-working space in Kahului.
Maui County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.
Hawaii SBDC’s Disaster Recovery page provides resources for business disaster preparedness.
Senator Schatz’s website provides wildfire updates and resources for affected individuals in Hawaii.
Hawaii based venture capital firm.
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.
Tidepools at Central Pacific Bank is a coworking space in Honolulu for business and creativity.
SBA offers a guide covering planning, legal aspects, and funding for starting a business.
Maui Sunday Market is a community event in Kahului, offering vendor and sponsor opportunities.
USPTO provides tools and guidance for startups, focusing on patents and trademarks.
Maui Nui Business Hui promotes local buying in Maui County to support recovery from wildfires.
Hawaii SBDC provides advice and training for small business owners across Hawaii.
