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 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
Hawaii based venture capital firm.
FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.
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.
Bridge built by Citi provides a list of over 80 lenders for small-and-medium sized businesses.
Outlines how to streamline your business for efficiency and cost savings, perfect for business owners looking to improve.
HANO Grants Corner lists available grants for nonprofits and offers grant application assistance.
IRS for Small Businesses provides tax information and resources.
MEO Business Development Center offers services for business training and financial support.
Maui Street Market offers a vibrant opportunity for food trucks in Kahului.
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.
Cohana is a coworking space in Maui designed for freelancers and entrepreneurs.
National Council of Nonprofits offers a guide on starting a nonprofit organization.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
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.
Senator Schatz’s website provides wildfire updates and resources for affected individuals in Hawaii.
Kiva is a global microfinance platform connecting lenders with entrepreneurs worldwide.
Hawaii SBDC provides advice and training for small business owners across Hawaii.
SBA offers a guide covering planning, legal aspects, and funding for starting a business.
Rising Tide Hawaii is a partnership initiative assisting Hawaii’s small businesses.
Lanai Chamber of Commerce supports local businesses and promotes economic development.
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
The Awesome Foundation Oahu chapter offers monthly micro-grants for local projects.
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council advocates for women business owners in the U.S.
Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations unites and strengthens Hawaii’s nonprofit sector.
Maui Food Technology Center supports Hawaii’s food industry with education and opportunities.
MEO Agricultural Micro Grant Program provides financial assistance to Maui’s agricultural businesses.
SCORE offers free mentoring and resources to help business owners at any stage.
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.
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.
Maui County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.
Forbes adivce article: Keep business and personal banking separate to avoid tax issues and make managing finances easier.
Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.
HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
Chase for Business offers educational resources including courses on business fundamentals.
Registry of businesses on Lanaʻi
This guide helps Maui business owners start and run their business, covering steps to open, licenses, taxes, and funding.
Līpoa Maui Community focuses on space and technology innovation and business opportunities.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs focuses on empowering Native Hawaiians and strengthening Hawaii.
Forming an LLC in Hawaii involves choosing a name, filing paperwork with the state, and understanding local business laws.
FDIC provides guidelines for small businesses on financing, growth, and regulatory compliance.
Maui County Business Resource Center is a hub for business assistance in Maui.
MEO Core Four offers a comprehensive business training course.
GoFarm Hawaii provides hands-on farm and business training to new farmers.