The Awesome Foundation Oahu chapter offers monthly micro-grants for local projects.
Services available to businesses in Maui County
The Awesome Foundation Oahu chapter offers monthly micro-grants for local projects.
MEO Microloan Program offers microloans for small businesses in Maui.
Maui County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.
Minority Business Development Agency provides resources for minority business enterprises.
MEO Business Development Center offers services for business training and financial support.
ed2go offers a range of online courses and training programs for various fields.
Maui Food Technology Center supports Hawaii’s food industry with education and opportunities.
SCORE offers free mentoring and resources to help business owners at any stage.
FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.
Mālama Studios focuses on technology and cultural storytelling for entrepreneurs.
Above The Wave Maui offers co-working space in Kahului.
MCBL Hawaii offers programs and services for women entrepreneurs in Hawaii.
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.
Hawaii Unemployment Insurance portal offers resources for claimants and employers.
Cohana is a coworking space in Maui designed for freelancers and entrepreneurs.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
Lanai Chamber of Commerce supports local businesses and promotes economic development.
Lokahi Pacific, a non-profit in Maui County, focuses on housing and community development.
Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.
Info on annual report due dates for Hawaii-registered businesses.
Maui Food Innovation Center provides a platform for food truck owners at Maui Street Market.
Maui Nui Business Hui promotes local buying in Maui County to support recovery from wildfires.
SCORE’s template gallery aids in financial planning and business strategy.
Līpoa Maui Community focuses on space and technology innovation and business opportunities.
Maui County’s Office of Economic Development fosters economic growth and community development.
HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
FDIC provides guidelines for small businesses on financing, growth, and regulatory compliance.
MEO Core Four offers a comprehensive business training course.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs focuses on empowering Native Hawaiians and strengthening Hawaii.
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
Bridge built by Citi provides a list of over 80 lenders for small-and-medium sized businesses.
Plan your business exit early to maximize returns and have both voluntary and involuntary exit strategies ready.
Hawaii based venture capital firm.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii
Tidepools at Central Pacific Bank is a coworking space in Honolulu for business and creativity.
USPTO provides tools and guidance for startups, focusing on patents and trademarks.
HANO Grants Corner lists available grants for nonprofits and offers grant application assistance.
Maui Street Market offers a vibrant opportunity for food trucks in Kahului.
Forming an LLC in Hawaii involves choosing a name, filing paperwork with the state, and understanding local business laws.
Develop a clear exit plan early to ensure a smooth transition and secure your business’s future value.
MEO Agricultural Micro Grant Program provides financial assistance to Maui’s agricultural businesses.
Kohala Center supports Hawaii’s rural economies and food systems in business development.
Expand your business by finding new funding, locations, and customers, and prepare for growth steps.
Pakini Loan Fund offers loan services tailored to the needs of Native Hawaiians.
Hawaii SBDC’s Disaster Recovery page provides resources for business disaster preparedness.
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
To close your business, file final tax returns, pay all taxes, cancel your EIN, and keep records.
GoFarm Hawaii provides hands-on farm and business training to new farmers.
Rising Tide Hawaii is a partnership initiative assisting Hawaii’s small businesses.