Maui Economic Development Board supports homegrown businesses and workforce development.
Services available to businesses in Maui County
Maui Economic Development Board supports homegrown businesses and workforce development.
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
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council advocates for women business owners in the U.S.
SBA offers a guide covering planning, legal aspects, and funding for starting a business.
MEO Agricultural Micro Grant Program provides financial assistance to Maui’s agricultural businesses.
Hawaii Unemployment Insurance portal offers resources for claimants and employers.
GoFarm Hawaii provides hands-on farm and business training to new farmers.
Senator Schatz’s website provides wildfire updates and resources for affected individuals in Hawaii.
SCORE’s template gallery aids in financial planning and business strategy.
Lanai Chamber of Commerce supports local businesses and promotes economic development.
Develop a clear exit plan early to ensure a smooth transition and secure your business’s future value.
Maui Nui Business Hui promotes local buying in Maui County to support recovery from wildfires.
Expand your business by finding new funding, locations, and customers, and prepare for growth steps.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs focuses on empowering Native Hawaiians and strengthening Hawaii.
Maui County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.
Hawaii SBDC’s Disaster Recovery page provides resources for business disaster preparedness.
Cohana is a coworking space in Maui designed for freelancers and entrepreneurs.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
Maui Food Innovation Center provides a platform for food truck owners at Maui Street Market.
Forming an LLC in Hawaii involves choosing a name, filing paperwork with the state, and understanding local business laws.
USPTO provides tools and guidance for startups, focusing on patents and trademarks.
Outlines how to streamline your business for efficiency and cost savings, perfect for business owners looking to improve.
Hawaii based venture capital firm.
Maui Food Technology Center supports Hawaii’s food industry with education and opportunities.
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.
Līpoa Maui Community focuses on space and technology innovation and business opportunities.
HANO Grants Corner lists available grants for nonprofits and offers grant application assistance.
The Awesome Foundation Oahu chapter offers monthly micro-grants for local projects.
Maui Street Market offers a vibrant opportunity for food trucks in Kahului.
FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.
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.
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.
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
MCBL Hawaii offers programs and services for women entrepreneurs in Hawaii.
FDIC provides guidelines for small businesses on financing, growth, and regulatory compliance.
MBDA Business Center Honolulu provides business solutions for minority entrepreneurs.
Bridge built by Citi provides a list of over 80 lenders for small-and-medium sized businesses.
Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii
Forbes adivce article: Keep business and personal banking separate to avoid tax issues and make managing finances easier.
Maui County’s Office of Economic Development fosters economic growth and community development.
Info on annual report due dates for Hawaii-registered businesses.
This guide helps Maui business owners start and run their business, covering steps to open, licenses, taxes, and funding.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
Maui Sunday Market is a community event in Kahului, offering vendor and sponsor opportunities.
Chase for Business offers educational resources including courses on business fundamentals.
Kiva is a global microfinance platform connecting lenders with entrepreneurs worldwide.
Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations unites and strengthens Hawaii’s nonprofit sector.
Info on funding options for agriculture in Hawaii, including grants, loans, and financial support for farmers and agri-businesses.