Cohana is a coworking space in Maui designed for freelancers and entrepreneurs.
Services available to businesses in Maui County
Cohana is a coworking space in Maui designed for freelancers and entrepreneurs.
Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations unites and strengthens Hawaii’s nonprofit sector.
FDIC provides guidelines for small businesses on financing, growth, and regulatory compliance.
FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.
Lokahi Pacific, a non-profit in Maui County, focuses on housing and community development.
MEO Core Four offers a comprehensive business training course.
HANO Grants Corner lists available grants for nonprofits and offers grant application assistance.
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
National Council of Nonprofits offers a guide on starting a nonprofit organization.
Pakini Loan Fund offers loan services tailored to the needs of Native Hawaiians.
Maui County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.
USPTO provides tools and guidance for startups, focusing on patents and trademarks.
Hawaii SBDC’s Disaster Recovery page provides resources for business disaster preparedness.
Rising Tide Hawaii is a partnership initiative assisting Hawaii’s small businesses.
SCORE offers free mentoring and resources to help business owners at any stage.
Maui Nui Business Hui promotes local buying in Maui County to support recovery from wildfires.
Maui Food Innovation Center provides a platform for food truck owners at Maui Street Market.
Hawaii Unemployment Insurance portal offers resources for claimants and employers.
Maui County Business Resource Center is a hub for business assistance in Maui.
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.
Chase for Business offers educational resources including courses on business fundamentals.
Līpoa Maui Community focuses on space and technology innovation and business opportunities.
Bridge built by Citi provides a list of over 80 lenders for small-and-medium sized businesses.
The Awesome Foundation Oahu chapter offers monthly micro-grants for local projects.
SBA offers a guide covering planning, legal aspects, and funding for starting a business.
Senator Schatz’s website provides wildfire updates and resources for affected individuals in Hawaii.
MCBL Hawaii offers programs and services for women entrepreneurs in Hawaii.
Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii
Maui Sunday Market is a community event in Kahului, offering vendor and sponsor opportunities.
Plan your business exit early to maximize returns and have both voluntary and involuntary exit strategies ready.
Registry of businesses on Lanaʻi
SCORE’s template gallery aids in financial planning and business strategy.
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.
Maui Street Market offers a vibrant opportunity for food trucks in Kahului.
MEO Agricultural Micro Grant Program provides financial assistance to Maui’s agricultural businesses.
MEO Business Development Center offers services for business training and financial support.
Kiva is a global microfinance platform connecting lenders with entrepreneurs worldwide.
To close your business, file final tax returns, pay all taxes, cancel your EIN, and keep records.
Develop a clear exit plan early to ensure a smooth transition and secure your business’s future value.
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.
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs focuses on empowering Native Hawaiians and strengthening Hawaii.
Above The Wave Maui offers co-working space in Kahului.
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
Maui Food Technology Center supports Hawaii’s food industry with education and opportunities.
Info on annual report due dates for Hawaii-registered businesses.
Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.