Maui County’s Office of Economic Development fosters economic growth and community development.
Services available to businesses in Maui County
Maui County’s Office of Economic Development fosters economic growth and community development.
USPTO provides tools and guidance for startups, focusing on patents and trademarks.
Chase for Business offers educational resources including courses on business fundamentals.
Pakini Loan Fund offers loan services tailored to the needs of Native Hawaiians.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
MEO Microloan Program offers microloans for small businesses in Maui.
Info on funding options for agriculture in Hawaii, including grants, loans, and financial support for farmers and agri-businesses.
Maui County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.
MBDA Business Center Honolulu provides business solutions for minority entrepreneurs.
Above The Wave Maui offers co-working space in Kahului.
Maui Sunday Market is a community event in Kahului, offering vendor and sponsor opportunities.
MCBL Hawaii offers programs and services for women entrepreneurs in Hawaii.
Minority Business Development Agency provides resources for minority business enterprises.
Lokahi Pacific, a non-profit in Maui County, focuses on housing and community development.
FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.
Maui Food Technology Center supports Hawaii’s food industry with education and opportunities.
Maui Street Market offers a vibrant opportunity for food trucks in Kahului.
IRS for Small Businesses provides tax information and resources.
Plan your business exit early to maximize returns and have both voluntary and involuntary exit strategies ready.
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
HANO Grants Corner lists available grants for nonprofits and offers grant application assistance.
Registry of businesses on Lanaʻi
Forbes adivce article: Keep business and personal banking separate to avoid tax issues and make managing finances easier.
Bridge built by Citi provides a list of over 80 lenders for small-and-medium sized businesses.
FDIC provides guidelines for small businesses on financing, growth, and regulatory compliance.
National Council of Nonprofits offers a guide on starting a nonprofit organization.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs focuses on empowering Native Hawaiians and strengthening Hawaii.
Hawaii Unemployment Insurance portal offers resources for claimants and employers.
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.
Forming an LLC in Hawaii involves choosing a name, filing paperwork with the state, and understanding local business laws.
Expand your business by finding new funding, locations, and customers, and prepare for growth steps.
Lanai Chamber of Commerce supports local businesses and promotes economic development.
Hawaii based venture capital firm.
Tidepools at Central Pacific Bank is a coworking space in Honolulu for business and creativity.
MEO Business Development Center offers services for business training and financial support.
Outlines how to streamline your business for efficiency and cost savings, perfect for business owners looking to improve.
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council advocates for women business owners in the U.S.
ed2go offers a range of online courses and training programs for various fields.
Kohala Center supports Hawaii’s rural economies and food systems in business development.
Info on annual report due dates for Hawaii-registered businesses.
SCORE offers free mentoring and resources to help business owners at any stage.
To close your business, file final tax returns, pay all taxes, cancel your EIN, and keep records.
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.
Hawaii SBDC’s Disaster Recovery page provides resources for business disaster preparedness.
The Awesome Foundation Oahu chapter offers monthly micro-grants for local projects.
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
This guide helps Maui business owners start and run their business, covering steps to open, licenses, taxes, and funding.