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Maui Food Technology Center supports Hawaii’s food industry with education and opportunities.
This guide helps Maui business owners start and run their business, covering steps to open, licenses, taxes, and funding.
Rising Tide Hawaii is a partnership initiative assisting Hawaii’s small businesses.
HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
Forming an LLC in Hawaii involves choosing a name, filing paperwork with the state, and understanding local business laws.
Pakini Loan Fund offers loan services tailored to the needs of Native Hawaiians.
Minority Business Development Agency provides resources for minority business enterprises.
MCBL Hawaii offers programs and services for women entrepreneurs in Hawaii.
Hawaii Unemployment Insurance portal offers resources for claimants and employers.
IRS for Small Businesses provides tax information and resources.
FDIC provides guidelines for small businesses on financing, growth, and regulatory compliance.
Registry of businesses on Lanaʻi
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
MEO Business Development Center offers services for business training and financial support.
Info on funding options for agriculture in Hawaii, including grants, loans, and financial support for farmers and agri-businesses.
Maui Sunday Market is a community event in Kahului, offering vendor and sponsor opportunities.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs focuses on empowering Native Hawaiians and strengthening Hawaii.
Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations unites and strengthens Hawaii’s nonprofit sector.
Above The Wave Maui offers co-working space in Kahului.
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
Lokahi Pacific, a non-profit in Maui County, focuses on housing and community development.
Bridge built by Citi provides a list of over 80 lenders for small-and-medium sized businesses.
Hawaii SBDC provides advice and training for small business owners across Hawaii.
ed2go offers a range of online courses and training programs for various fields.
Maui County Business Resource Center is a hub for business assistance in Maui.
The Awesome Foundation Oahu chapter offers monthly micro-grants for local projects.
National Council of Nonprofits offers a guide on starting a nonprofit organization.
SCORE’s template gallery aids in financial planning and business strategy.
Kohala Center supports Hawaii’s rural economies and food systems in business development.
MEO Agricultural Micro Grant Program provides financial assistance to Maui’s agricultural businesses.
MBDA Business Center Honolulu provides business solutions for minority entrepreneurs.
GoFarm Hawaii provides hands-on farm and business training to new farmers.
SCORE offers free mentoring and resources to help business owners at any stage.
Maui Economic Development Board supports homegrown businesses and workforce development.
Forbes adivce article: Keep business and personal banking separate to avoid tax issues and make managing finances easier.
Līpoa Maui Community focuses on space and technology innovation and business opportunities.
To close your business, file final tax returns, pay all taxes, cancel your EIN, and keep records.
Maui Food Innovation Center provides a platform for food truck owners at Maui Street Market.
SBA offers a guide covering planning, legal aspects, and funding for starting a business.
MEO Core Four offers a comprehensive business training course.
Mālama Studios focuses on technology and cultural storytelling for entrepreneurs.
Info on annual report due dates for Hawaii-registered businesses.
Develop a clear exit plan early to ensure a smooth transition and secure your business’s future value.
Maui County’s Office of Economic Development fosters economic growth and community development.
Plan your business exit early to maximize returns and have both voluntary and involuntary exit strategies ready.
Hawaii SBDC’s Disaster Recovery page provides resources for business disaster preparedness.
Tidepools at Central Pacific Bank is a coworking space in Honolulu for business and creativity.
Maui Nui Business Hui promotes local buying in Maui County to support recovery from wildfires.
Hawaii based venture capital firm.
Expand your business by finding new funding, locations, and customers, and prepare for growth steps.
