HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
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HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
Pakini Loan Fund offers loan services tailored to the needs of Native Hawaiians.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
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
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council advocates for women business owners in the U.S.
Chase for Business offers educational resources including courses on business fundamentals.
Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.
Maui Sunday Market is a community event in Kahului, offering vendor and sponsor opportunities.
Hawaii Unemployment Insurance portal offers resources for claimants and employers.
Līpoa Maui Community focuses on space and technology innovation and business opportunities.
Maui Food Innovation Center provides a platform for food truck owners at Maui Street Market.
IRS for Small Businesses provides tax information and resources.
MEO Agricultural Micro Grant Program provides financial assistance to Maui’s agricultural businesses.
Outlines how to streamline your business for efficiency and cost savings, perfect for business owners looking to improve.
To close your business, file final tax returns, pay all taxes, cancel your EIN, and keep records.
Minority Business Development Agency provides resources for minority business enterprises.
FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.
GoFarm Hawaii provides hands-on farm and business training to new farmers.
Above The Wave Maui offers co-working space in Kahului.
Maui Nui Business Hui promotes local buying in Maui County to support recovery from wildfires.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
National Council of Nonprofits offers a guide on starting a nonprofit organization.
MEO Microloan Program offers microloans for small businesses in Maui.
Maui County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.
Hawaii SBDC’s Disaster Recovery page provides resources for business disaster preparedness.
Lokahi Pacific, a non-profit in Maui County, focuses on housing and community development.
Mālama Studios focuses on technology and cultural storytelling for entrepreneurs.
Cohana is a coworking space in Maui designed for freelancers and entrepreneurs.
Maui Street Market offers a vibrant opportunity for food trucks in Kahului.
SCORE offers free mentoring and resources to help business owners at any stage.
Maui County Business Resource Center is a hub for business assistance in Maui.
Info on funding options for agriculture in Hawaii, including grants, loans, and financial support for farmers and agri-businesses.
Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations unites and strengthens Hawaii’s nonprofit sector.
This guide helps Maui business owners start and run their business, covering steps to open, licenses, taxes, and funding.
Maui Food Technology Center supports Hawaii’s food industry with education and opportunities.
ed2go offers a range of online courses and training programs for various fields.
Bridge built by Citi provides a list of over 80 lenders for small-and-medium sized businesses.
Rising Tide Hawaii is a partnership initiative assisting Hawaii’s small businesses.
Kohala Center supports Hawaii’s rural economies and food systems in business development.
Develop a clear exit plan early to ensure a smooth transition and secure your business’s future value.
FDIC provides guidelines for small businesses on financing, growth, and regulatory compliance.
Forming an LLC in Hawaii involves choosing a name, filing paperwork with the state, and understanding local business laws.
Lanai Chamber of Commerce supports local businesses and promotes economic development.
MCBL Hawaii offers programs and services for women entrepreneurs in Hawaii.
Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii
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
SCORE’s template gallery aids in financial planning and business strategy.
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.
The Awesome Foundation Oahu chapter offers monthly micro-grants for local projects.
Tidepools at Central Pacific Bank is a coworking space in Honolulu for business and creativity.