Mālama Studios focuses on technology and cultural storytelling for entrepreneurs.
Services available to businesses in Maui County
Mālama Studios focuses on technology and cultural storytelling for entrepreneurs.
SBA offers a guide covering planning, legal aspects, and funding for starting a business.
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
Lanai Chamber of Commerce supports local businesses and promotes economic development.
Tidepools at Central Pacific Bank is a coworking space in Honolulu for business and creativity.
Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations unites and strengthens Hawaii’s nonprofit sector.
National Council of Nonprofits offers a guide on starting a nonprofit organization.
MEO Business Development Center offers services for business training and financial support.
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.
MEO Agricultural Micro Grant Program provides financial assistance to Maui’s agricultural businesses.
Forbes adivce article: Keep business and personal banking separate to avoid tax issues and make managing finances easier.
Minority Business Development Agency provides resources for minority business enterprises.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
SCORE offers free mentoring and resources to help business owners at any stage.
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council advocates for women business owners in the U.S.
Cohana is a coworking space in Maui designed for freelancers and entrepreneurs.
MEO Microloan Program offers microloans for small businesses in Maui.
SCORE’s template gallery aids in financial planning and business strategy.
To close your business, file final tax returns, pay all taxes, cancel your EIN, and keep records.
Bridge built by Citi provides a list of over 80 lenders for small-and-medium sized businesses.
Lokahi Pacific, a non-profit in Maui County, focuses on housing and community development.
Maui County’s Office of Economic Development fosters economic growth and community development.
Maui Sunday Market is a community event in Kahului, offering vendor and sponsor opportunities.
Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.
Maui County Business Resource Center is a hub for business assistance in Maui.
MEO Core Four offers a comprehensive business training course.
Maui Street Market offers a vibrant opportunity for food trucks in Kahului.
Kiva is a global microfinance platform connecting lenders with entrepreneurs worldwide.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs focuses on empowering Native Hawaiians and strengthening Hawaii.
MCBL Hawaii offers programs and services for women entrepreneurs in Hawaii.
This guide helps Maui business owners start and run their business, covering steps to open, licenses, taxes, and funding.
Info on funding options for agriculture in Hawaii, including grants, loans, and financial support for farmers and agri-businesses.
The Awesome Foundation Oahu chapter offers monthly micro-grants for local projects.
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
Rising Tide Hawaii is a partnership initiative assisting Hawaii’s small businesses.
IRS for Small Businesses provides tax information and resources.
Outlines how to streamline your business for efficiency and cost savings, perfect for business owners looking to improve.
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
Pakini Loan Fund offers loan services tailored to the needs of Native Hawaiians.
Info on annual report due dates for Hawaii-registered businesses.
Maui Economic Development Board supports homegrown businesses and workforce development.
Expand your business by finding new funding, locations, and customers, and prepare for growth steps.
Maui Nui Business Hui promotes local buying in Maui County to support recovery from wildfires.
FDIC provides guidelines for small businesses on financing, growth, and regulatory compliance.
Hawaii SBDC provides advice and training for small business owners across Hawaii.
Senator Schatz’s website provides wildfire updates and resources for affected individuals in Hawaii.
Kohala Center supports Hawaii’s rural economies and food systems in business development.
Registry of businesses on Lanaʻi
FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.