Lokahi Pacific, a non-profit in Maui County, focuses on housing and community development.
Services available to businesses in Maui County
Lokahi Pacific, a non-profit in Maui County, focuses on housing and community development.
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.
Forming an LLC in Hawaii involves choosing a name, filing paperwork with the state, and understanding local business laws.
FDIC provides guidelines for small businesses on financing, growth, and regulatory compliance.
Chase for Business offers educational resources including courses on business fundamentals.
Maui Economic Development Board supports homegrown businesses and workforce development.
Cohana is a coworking space in Maui designed for freelancers and entrepreneurs.
IRS for Small Businesses provides tax information and resources.
Mālama Studios focuses on technology and cultural storytelling for entrepreneurs.
Expand your business by finding new funding, locations, and customers, and prepare for growth steps.
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
Senator Schatz’s website provides wildfire updates and resources for affected individuals in Hawaii.
To close your business, file final tax returns, pay all taxes, cancel your EIN, and keep records.
SCORE offers free mentoring and resources to help business owners at any stage.
Pakini Loan Fund offers loan services tailored to the needs of Native Hawaiians.
Maui Food Technology Center supports Hawaii’s food industry with education and opportunities.
SBA offers a guide covering planning, legal aspects, and funding for starting a business.
Info on funding options for agriculture in Hawaii, including grants, loans, and financial support for farmers and agri-businesses.
Maui County Business Resource Center is a hub for business assistance in Maui.
Maui Food Innovation Center provides a platform for food truck owners at Maui Street Market.
Hawaii SBDC’s Disaster Recovery page provides resources for business disaster preparedness.
MEO Agricultural Micro Grant Program provides financial assistance to Maui’s agricultural businesses.
Info on annual report due dates for Hawaii-registered businesses.
MCBL Hawaii offers programs and services for women entrepreneurs in Hawaii.
Lanai Chamber of Commerce supports local businesses and promotes economic development.
Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii
Kohala Center supports Hawaii’s rural economies and food systems in business development.
Maui County’s Office of Economic Development fosters economic growth and community development.
Above The Wave Maui offers co-working space in Kahului.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
Minority Business Development Agency provides resources for minority business enterprises.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
Hawaii based venture capital firm.
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.
Develop a clear exit plan early to ensure a smooth transition and secure your business’s future value.
ed2go offers a range of online courses and training programs for various fields.
Līpoa Maui Community focuses on space and technology innovation and business opportunities.
Forbes adivce article: Keep business and personal banking separate to avoid tax issues and make managing finances easier.
MEO Business Development Center offers services for business training and financial support.
Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations unites and strengthens Hawaii’s nonprofit sector.
Maui Nui Business Hui promotes local buying in Maui County to support recovery from wildfires.
Registry of businesses on Lanaʻi
National Council of Nonprofits offers a guide on starting a nonprofit organization.
Bridge built by Citi provides a list of over 80 lenders for small-and-medium sized businesses.
MEO Microloan Program offers microloans for small businesses in Maui.
Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.
GoFarm Hawaii provides hands-on farm and business training to new farmers.
Plan your business exit early to maximize returns and have both voluntary and involuntary exit strategies ready.