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HandsOn Maui

HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.

Location
Maui County

Category
Services

Life Cycle
Grow, Plan

Blue Startups

Hawaii based venture capital firm.

Location
Statewide

Category
Funding, Services

Life Cycle
Grow, Launch

Purple Maiʻa Foundation

Mālama Studios focuses on technology and cultural storytelling for entrepreneurs.

Location
Statewide

Category
Services

Life Cycle
Grow, Idea

The Awesome Foundation

The Awesome Foundation Oahu chapter offers monthly micro-grants for local projects.

Location
Nationwide

Category
Funding

Life Cycle
Grow

National Council of Nonprofit

National Council of Nonprofits offers a guide on starting a nonprofit organization.

Location
Nationwide

Category
Education

Life Cycle
Plan

Lokahi Pacific

Lokahi Pacific, a non-profit in Maui County, focuses on housing and community development.

Location
Maui County

Category
Funding, Grants

Life Cycle
Grow, Launch

Forbes

Forbes adivce article: Keep business and personal banking separate to avoid tax issues and make managing finances easier.

Location
Nationwide

Category
Education

Life Cycle
Idea

Rising Tide

Rising Tide Hawaii is a partnership initiative assisting Hawaii’s small businesses.

Location
Statewide

Category
Services

Life Cycle
Grow

Techstars

Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.

Location
Nationwide

Category
Education

Life Cycle
Idea

Above the Wave

Above The Wave Maui offers co-working space in Kahului.

Location
Maui County

Category
Services

Life Cycle
Grow, Launch, Plan

Maui Economic Opportunity, Inc. (MEO)

MEO Agricultural Micro Grant Program provides financial assistance to Maui’s agricultural businesses.

Location
Maui County

Category
Funding, Grants

Life Cycle
Grow

United States Department of Agriculture: Farm Services Agency

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.

Location
Statewide

Category
Funding, Grants

Life Cycle
Grow

Bridge built by Citi

Bridge built by Citi provides a list of over 80 lenders for small-and-medium sized businesses.

Location
Nationwide

Category
Funding, Loans

Life Cycle
Grow

Mayor’s Office of Economic Development

Maui County Business Resource Center is a hub for business assistance in Maui.

Location
Maui County

Category
Education, Services

Life Cycle
Grow, Idea, Launch, Plan

Enterprising Women of Color Business Center

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

Location
Statewide

Category
Education, Services

Life Cycle
Launch

FoundHer

FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.

Location
Statewide

Category
Education, Funding, Grants

Life Cycle
Grow, Idea

Internal Revenue Service

IRS for Small Businesses provides tax information and resources.

Location
Nationwide

Category
Education

Life Cycle
Grow, Idea, Launch, Plan

Hawai‘i Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations (HANO)

Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations unites and strengthens Hawaii’s nonprofit sector.

Location
Statewide

Category
Education, Services

Life Cycle
Grow, Plan

Maui Nui First

Maui Nui Business Hui promotes local buying in Maui County to support recovery from wildfires.

Location
Maui County

Category
Services

Life Cycle
Grow

Hawai‘i Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations (HANO)

HANO Grants Corner lists available grants for nonprofits and offers grant application assistance.

Location
Statewide

Category
Funding, Grants

Life Cycle
Grow

Internal Revenue Service

To close your business, file final tax returns, pay all taxes, cancel your EIN, and keep records.

Location
Nationwide

Category
Education

Life Cycle
Exit

Maui Street Market

Maui Street Market offers a vibrant opportunity for food trucks in Kahului.

Location
Maui County

Category
Services

Life Cycle
Grow

Hawaiʻi Small Business Development Center

Hawaii SBDC provides advice and training for small business owners across Hawaii.

Location
Statewide

Category
Education, Services

Life Cycle
Grow, Idea, Launch, Plan

Lana’i 96763 Community

Registry of businesses on Lanaʻi

Location
Lānaʻi

Category
Services

Life Cycle
Plan

NOLO

Forming an LLC in Hawaii involves choosing a name, filing paperwork with the state, and understanding local business laws.

Location
Nationwide

Category
Education

Life Cycle
Exit

Office of Hawaiian Affairs

Office of Hawaiian Affairs focuses on empowering Native Hawaiians and strengthening Hawaii.

Location
Statewide

Category
Funding, Grants, Loans

Life Cycle
Plan

Hawaiʻi Department of Agriculture

Info on funding options for agriculture in Hawaii, including grants, loans, and financial support for farmers and agri-businesses.

Location
Statewide

Category
Funding, Grants, Loans

Life Cycle
Grow

SCORE

SCORE’s template gallery aids in financial planning and business strategy.

Location
Nationwide

Category
Education

Life Cycle
Grow, Idea, Launch, Plan

Hawaii State Department of Commerce & Consumer Affairs

Info on annual report due dates for Hawaii-registered businesses.

Location
Statewide

Category
Education

Life Cycle
Idea, Plan

Maui Economic Opportunity, Inc. (MEO)

MEO Business Development Center offers services for business training and financial support.

Location
Maui County

Category
Services

Life Cycle
Grow, Idea, Launch, Plan

U.S. Senator for Hawaiʻi Brian Schatz

Senator Schatz’s website provides wildfire updates and resources for affected individuals in Hawaii.

Location
Maui County

Category
Funding

Life Cycle
Plan

Women’s Business Enterprise National Council

Women’s Business Enterprise National Council advocates for women business owners in the U.S.

Location
Nationwide

Category
Education, Funding, Services

Life Cycle
Grow

Maui Food Innovation Center

Maui Food Innovation Center provides a platform for food truck owners at Maui Street Market.

Location
Maui County

Category
Education, Services

Life Cycle
Launch, Plan

nerdwallet

NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.

Location
Nationwide

Category
Education

Life Cycle
Idea, Plan

Maui County Business Resource Center

Maui County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.

Location
Maui County

Category
Education, Services

Life Cycle
Idea, Plan

Maui Economic Opportunity, Inc. (MEO)

MEO Microloan Program offers microloans for small businesses in Maui.

Location
Maui County

Category
Funding, Loans

Life Cycle
Grow

The Kohala Center

Kohala Center supports Hawaii’s rural economies and food systems in business development.

Location
Statewide

Category
Education

Life Cycle
Grow, Plan

Chase for Business Curating Coaching for Entrepreneurs

Chase for Business offers educational resources including courses on business fundamentals.

Location
Nationwide

Category
Education, Services

Life Cycle
Grow

Minority Business Development Agency

Minority Business Development Agency provides resources for minority business enterprises.

Location
Nationwide

Category
Services

Life Cycle
Grow, Plan

U.S. Small Business Administration

SBA offers a guide covering planning, legal aspects, and funding for starting a business.

Location
Nationwide

Category
Education

Life Cycle
Idea, Plan

University of Hawaii, Maui College Continuing Education

ed2go offers a range of online courses and training programs for various fields.

Location
Maui County

Category
Education

Life Cycle
Plan

State of Hawaii, Department of Labor and Industrial Relations

Hawaii Unemployment Insurance portal offers resources for claimants and employers.

Location
Statewide

Category
Funding

Life Cycle
Plan

Maui Economic Opportunity, Inc. (MEO)

MEO Core Four offers a comprehensive business training course.

Location
Maui County

Category
Education

Life Cycle
Idea, Plan

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

FDIC provides guidelines for small businesses on financing, growth, and regulatory compliance.

Location
Nationwide

Category
Education

Life Cycle
Exit

Maui Food Technology Center

Maui Food Technology Center supports Hawaii’s food industry with education and opportunities.

Location
Maui County

Category
Education, Services

Life Cycle
Grow, Launch

Maui Sunday Market

Maui Sunday Market is a community event in Kahului, offering vendor and sponsor opportunities.

Location
Maui County

Category
Services

Life Cycle
Grow

Hawaii Department of Taxation

Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii

Location
Statewide

Category
Education

Life Cycle
Idea

Maui County Office of Economic Development

Maui County’s Office of Economic Development fosters economic growth and community development.

Location
Maui County

Category
Funding

Life Cycle
Grow, Idea, Plan

Hawaii MBDA

MBDA Business Center Honolulu provides business solutions for minority entrepreneurs.

Location
Statewide

Category
Services

Life Cycle
Plan

LĪPOA

Līpoa Maui Community focuses on space and technology innovation and business opportunities.

Location
Maui County

Category
Services

Life Cycle
Grow