HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
Services available to businesses in Maui County
HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
MBDA Business Center Honolulu provides business solutions for minority entrepreneurs.
Minority Business Development Agency provides resources for minority business enterprises.
The Awesome Foundation Oahu chapter offers monthly micro-grants for local projects.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs focuses on empowering Native Hawaiians and strengthening Hawaii.
Lokahi Pacific, a non-profit in Maui County, focuses on housing and community development.
ed2go offers a range of online courses and training programs for various fields.
Maui Food Innovation Center provides a platform for food truck owners at Maui Street Market.
Maui County Business Resource Center is a hub for business assistance in Maui.
To close your business, file final tax returns, pay all taxes, cancel your EIN, and keep records.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
Pakini Loan Fund offers loan services tailored to the needs of Native Hawaiians.
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.
Maui Economic Development Board supports homegrown businesses and workforce development.
Hawaii SBDC’s Disaster Recovery page provides resources for business disaster preparedness.
Outlines how to streamline your business for efficiency and cost savings, perfect for business owners looking to improve.
HANO Grants Corner lists available grants for nonprofits and offers grant application assistance.
Hawaii SBDC provides advice and training for small business owners across Hawaii.
SCORE offers free mentoring and resources to help business owners at any stage.
Senator Schatz’s website provides wildfire updates and resources for affected individuals in Hawaii.
MEO Business Development Center offers services for business training and financial support.
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
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council advocates for women business owners in the U.S.
Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii
Kiva is a global microfinance platform connecting lenders with entrepreneurs worldwide.
Info on annual report due dates for Hawaii-registered 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
Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.
Līpoa Maui Community focuses on space and technology innovation and business opportunities.
FDIC provides guidelines for small businesses on financing, growth, and regulatory compliance.
FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.
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.
Lanai Chamber of Commerce supports local businesses and promotes economic development.
Maui Sunday Market is a community event in Kahului, offering vendor and sponsor opportunities.
Tidepools at Central Pacific Bank is a coworking space in Honolulu for business and creativity.
Rising Tide Hawaii is a partnership initiative assisting Hawaii’s small businesses.
Maui Street Market offers a vibrant opportunity for food trucks in Kahului.
Info on funding options for agriculture in Hawaii, including grants, loans, and financial support for farmers and agri-businesses.
Maui Nui Business Hui promotes local buying in Maui County to support recovery from wildfires.
Forbes adivce article: Keep business and personal banking separate to avoid tax issues and make managing finances easier.
Forming an LLC in Hawaii involves choosing a name, filing paperwork with the state, and understanding local business laws.
Bridge built by Citi provides a list of over 80 lenders for small-and-medium sized businesses.
Maui Food Technology Center supports Hawaii’s food industry with education and opportunities.
Hawaii Unemployment Insurance portal offers resources for claimants and employers.
This guide helps Maui business owners start and run their business, covering steps to open, licenses, taxes, and funding.
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
Registry of businesses on Lanaʻi
National Council of Nonprofits offers a guide on starting a nonprofit organization.