Options for funding your 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
FDIC provides guidelines for small businesses on financing, growth, and regulatory compliance.
Above The Wave Maui offers co-working space in Kahului.
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.
Bridge built by Citi provides a list of over 80 lenders for small-and-medium sized businesses.
Cohana is a coworking space in Maui designed for freelancers and entrepreneurs.
Hawaii Unemployment Insurance portal offers resources for claimants and employers.
Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.
SCORE offers free mentoring and resources to help business owners at any stage.
Maui Economic Development Board supports homegrown businesses and workforce development.
The Awesome Foundation Oahu chapter offers monthly micro-grants for local projects.
Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations unites and strengthens Hawaii’s nonprofit sector.
SBA offers a guide covering planning, legal aspects, and funding for starting a business.
FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.
Outlines how to streamline your business for efficiency and cost savings, perfect for business owners looking to improve.
MBDA Business Center Honolulu provides business solutions for minority entrepreneurs.
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
Info on annual report due dates for Hawaii-registered businesses.
Senator Schatz’s website provides wildfire updates and resources for affected individuals in Hawaii.
MEO Agricultural Micro Grant Program provides financial assistance to Maui’s agricultural 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
Expand your business by finding new funding, locations, and customers, and prepare for growth steps.
Hawaii based venture capital firm.
Mālama Studios focuses on technology and cultural storytelling for entrepreneurs.
Hawaii SBDC provides advice and training for small business owners across Hawaii.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
Lanai Chamber of Commerce supports local businesses and promotes economic development.
Minority Business Development Agency provides resources for minority business enterprises.
Līpoa Maui Community focuses on space and technology innovation and business opportunities.
HANO Grants Corner lists available grants for nonprofits and offers grant application assistance.
Pakini Loan Fund offers loan services tailored to the needs of Native Hawaiians.
Info on funding options for agriculture in Hawaii, including grants, loans, and financial support for farmers and agri-businesses.
Kiva is a global microfinance platform connecting lenders with entrepreneurs worldwide.
Kohala Center supports Hawaii’s rural economies and food systems in business development.
Plan your business exit early to maximize returns and have both voluntary and involuntary exit strategies ready.
SCORE’s template gallery aids in financial planning and business strategy.
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council advocates for women business owners in the U.S.
MEO Core Four offers a comprehensive business training course.
To close your business, file final tax returns, pay all taxes, cancel your EIN, and keep records.
Maui Sunday Market is a community event in Kahului, offering vendor and sponsor opportunities.
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.
This guide helps Maui business owners start and run their business, covering steps to open, licenses, taxes, and funding.
GoFarm Hawaii provides hands-on farm and business training to new farmers.
MCBL Hawaii offers programs and services for women entrepreneurs in Hawaii.
Registry of businesses on Lanaʻi
ed2go offers a range of online courses and training programs for various fields.
Maui County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.
Maui County Business Resource Center is a hub for business assistance in Maui.
Maui Food Technology Center supports Hawaii’s food industry with education and opportunities.
