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
Minority Business Development Agency provides resources for minority business enterprises.
SCORE’s template gallery aids in financial planning and business strategy.
Registry of businesses on Lanaʻi
Senator Schatz’s website provides wildfire updates and resources for affected individuals in Hawaii.
MBDA Business Center Honolulu provides business solutions for minority entrepreneurs.
Hawaii SBDC’s Disaster Recovery page provides resources for business disaster preparedness.
Maui Food Technology Center supports Hawaii’s food industry with education and opportunities.
Chase for Business offers educational resources including courses on business fundamentals.
MEO Core Four offers a comprehensive business training course.
This guide helps Maui business owners start and run their business, covering steps to open, licenses, taxes, and funding.
MEO Business Development Center offers services for business training and financial support.
Outlines how to streamline your business for efficiency and cost savings, perfect for business owners looking to improve.
Lokahi Pacific, a non-profit in Maui County, focuses on housing and community development.
Forming an LLC in Hawaii involves choosing a name, filing paperwork with the state, and understanding local business laws.
The Awesome Foundation Oahu chapter offers monthly micro-grants for local projects.
Hawaii Unemployment Insurance portal offers resources for claimants and employers.
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.
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council advocates for women business owners in the U.S.
Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations unites and strengthens Hawaii’s nonprofit sector.
Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.
Above The Wave Maui offers co-working space in Kahului.
Kohala Center supports Hawaii’s rural economies and food systems in business development.
Līpoa Maui Community focuses on space and technology innovation and business opportunities.
IRS for Small Businesses provides tax information and resources.
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
Maui Street Market offers a vibrant opportunity for food trucks in Kahului.
To close your business, file final tax returns, pay all taxes, cancel your EIN, and keep records.
Maui Food Innovation Center provides a platform for food truck owners at Maui Street Market.
National Council of Nonprofits offers a guide on starting a nonprofit organization.
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.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
Maui Sunday Market is a community event in Kahului, offering vendor and sponsor opportunities.
Expand your business by finding new funding, locations, and customers, and prepare for growth steps.
MCBL Hawaii offers programs and services for women entrepreneurs in Hawaii.
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.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs focuses on empowering Native Hawaiians and strengthening Hawaii.
Maui County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.
ed2go offers a range of online courses and training programs for various fields.
Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii
HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
Lanai Chamber of Commerce supports local businesses and promotes economic development.
Info on annual report due dates for Hawaii-registered businesses.
Mālama Studios focuses on technology and cultural storytelling for entrepreneurs.
Hawaii based venture capital firm.
FDIC provides guidelines for small businesses on financing, growth, and regulatory compliance.
Hawaii SBDC provides advice and training for small business owners across Hawaii.
