Lokahi Pacific, a non-profit in Maui County, focuses on housing and community development.
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Services available to businesses in Maui County
Lokahi Pacific, a non-profit in Maui County, focuses on housing and community development.
Chase for Business offers educational resources including courses on business fundamentals.
Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations unites and strengthens Hawaii’s nonprofit sector.
Rising Tide Hawaii is a partnership initiative assisting Hawaii’s small businesses.
Līpoa Maui Community focuses on space and technology innovation and business opportunities.
Maui Food Innovation Center provides a platform for food truck owners at Maui Street Market.
GoFarm Hawaii provides hands-on farm and business training to new farmers.
MCBL Hawaii offers programs and services for women entrepreneurs in Hawaii.
Pakini Loan Fund offers loan services tailored to the needs of Native Hawaiians.
HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
Maui County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.
Maui Sunday Market is a community event in Kahului, offering vendor and sponsor opportunities.
Bridge built by Citi provides a list of over 80 lenders for small-and-medium sized businesses.
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
SBA offers a guide covering planning, legal aspects, and funding for starting a business.
Maui Nui Business Hui promotes local buying in Maui County to support recovery from wildfires.
Tidepools at Central Pacific Bank is a coworking space in Honolulu for business and creativity.
Kohala Center supports Hawaii’s rural economies and food systems in business development.
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.
To close your business, file final tax returns, pay all taxes, cancel your EIN, and keep records.
Mālama Studios focuses on technology and cultural storytelling for entrepreneurs.
Maui Economic Development Board supports homegrown businesses and workforce development.
Hawaii Unemployment Insurance portal offers resources for claimants and employers.
FDIC provides guidelines for small businesses on financing, growth, and regulatory compliance.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs focuses on empowering Native Hawaiians and strengthening Hawaii.
Maui Food Technology Center supports Hawaii’s food industry with education and opportunities.
MBDA Business Center Honolulu provides business solutions for minority entrepreneurs.
National Council of Nonprofits offers a guide on starting a nonprofit organization.
Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii
Info on funding options for agriculture in Hawaii, including grants, loans, and financial support for farmers and agri-businesses.
Forming an LLC in Hawaii involves choosing a name, filing paperwork with the state, and understanding local business laws.
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.
The Awesome Foundation Oahu chapter offers monthly micro-grants for local projects.
Minority Business Development Agency provides resources for minority business enterprises.
Expand your business by finding new funding, locations, and customers, and prepare for growth steps.
Maui County’s Office of Economic Development fosters economic growth and community development.
Lanai Chamber of Commerce supports local businesses and promotes economic development.
Plan your business exit early to maximize returns and have both voluntary and involuntary exit strategies ready.
Cohana is a coworking space in Maui designed for freelancers and entrepreneurs.
Hawaii SBDC provides advice and training for small business owners across Hawaii.
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council advocates for women business owners in the U.S.
SCORE offers free mentoring and resources to help business owners at any stage.
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
Above The Wave Maui offers co-working space in Kahului.
USPTO provides tools and guidance for startups, focusing on patents and trademarks.
Registry of businesses on Lanaʻi
MEO Core Four offers a comprehensive business training course.
Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.
