Maui Economic Development Board supports homegrown businesses and workforce development.
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Maui Economic Development Board supports homegrown businesses and workforce development.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services 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.
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
Maui Food Technology Center supports Hawaii’s food industry with education and opportunities.
MEO Microloan Program offers microloans for small businesses in Maui.
Maui County Business Resource Center is a hub for business assistance in Maui.
Plan your business exit early to maximize returns and have both voluntary and involuntary exit strategies ready.
Maui Nui Business Hui promotes local buying in Maui County to support recovery from wildfires.
Maui County’s Office of Economic Development fosters economic growth and community development.
Registry of businesses on Lanaʻi
HANO Grants Corner lists available grants for nonprofits and offers grant application assistance.
GoFarm Hawaii provides hands-on farm and business training to new farmers.
Above The Wave Maui offers co-working space in Kahului.
Info on annual report due dates for Hawaii-registered businesses.
Chase for Business offers educational resources including courses on business fundamentals.
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.
Info on funding options for agriculture in Hawaii, including grants, loans, and financial support for farmers and agri-businesses.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs focuses on empowering Native Hawaiians and strengthening Hawaii.
Mālama Studios focuses on technology and cultural storytelling for entrepreneurs.
Tidepools at Central Pacific Bank is a coworking space in Honolulu for business and creativity.
Maui Food Innovation Center provides a platform for food truck owners at Maui Street Market.
MEO Core Four offers a comprehensive business training course.
SCORE offers free mentoring and resources to help business owners at any stage.
Develop a clear exit plan early to ensure a smooth transition and secure your business’s future value.
This guide helps Maui business owners start and run their business, covering steps to open, licenses, taxes, and funding.
SBA offers a guide covering planning, legal aspects, and funding for starting a business.
FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.
ed2go offers a range of online courses and training programs for various fields.
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
Hawaii SBDC provides advice and training for small business owners across Hawaii.
Lokahi Pacific, a non-profit in Maui County, focuses on housing and community development.
Hawaii Unemployment Insurance portal offers resources for claimants and employers.
Lanai Chamber of Commerce supports local businesses and promotes economic development.
Expand your business by finding new funding, locations, and customers, and prepare for growth steps.
MBDA Business Center Honolulu provides business solutions for minority entrepreneurs.
MEO Business Development Center offers services for business training and financial support.
Kohala Center supports Hawaii’s rural economies and food systems in business development.
Maui Sunday Market is a community event in Kahului, offering vendor and sponsor opportunities.
Forming an LLC in Hawaii involves choosing a name, filing paperwork with the state, and understanding local business laws.
SCORE’s template gallery aids in financial planning and business strategy.
Kiva is a global microfinance platform connecting lenders with entrepreneurs worldwide.
National Council of Nonprofits offers a guide on starting a nonprofit organization.
Senator Schatz’s website provides wildfire updates and resources for affected individuals in Hawaii.
To close your business, file final tax returns, pay all taxes, cancel your EIN, and keep records.
Līpoa Maui Community focuses on space and technology innovation and business opportunities.
HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii