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Maui Economic Development Board supports homegrown businesses and workforce development.
Maui County Business Resource Center is a hub for business assistance in Maui.
FDIC provides guidelines for small businesses on financing, growth, and regulatory compliance.
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 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
Cohana is a coworking space in Maui designed for freelancers and entrepreneurs.
HANO Grants Corner lists available grants for nonprofits and offers grant application assistance.
SBA offers a guide covering planning, legal aspects, and funding for starting a business.
MBDA Business Center Honolulu provides business solutions for minority entrepreneurs.
To close your business, file final tax returns, pay all taxes, cancel your EIN, and keep records.
Pakini Loan Fund offers loan services tailored to the needs of Native Hawaiians.
Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations unites and strengthens Hawaii’s nonprofit sector.
IRS for Small Businesses provides tax information and resources.
Info on funding options for agriculture in Hawaii, including grants, loans, and financial support for farmers and agri-businesses.
Kiva is a global microfinance platform connecting lenders with entrepreneurs worldwide.
Hawaii Unemployment Insurance portal offers resources for claimants and employers.
Minority Business Development Agency provides resources for minority business enterprises.
Hawaii based venture capital firm.
Above The Wave Maui offers co-working space in Kahului.
MÄlama Studios focuses on technology and cultural storytelling for entrepreneurs.
Maui Street Market offers a vibrant opportunity for food trucks in Kahului.
Maui Sunday Market is a community event in Kahului, offering vendor and sponsor opportunities.
This guide helps Maui business owners start and run their business, covering steps to open, licenses, taxes, and funding.
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
Forbes adivce article: Keep business and personal banking separate to avoid tax issues and make managing finances easier.
GoFarm Hawaii provides hands-on farm and business training to new farmers.
MEO Microloan Program offers microloans for small businesses in Maui.
Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii
MEO Core Four offers a comprehensive business training course.
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council advocates for women business owners in the U.S.
MEO Business Development Center offers services for business training and financial support.
LÄ«poa Maui Community focuses on space and technology innovation and business opportunities.
Hawaii SBDC provides advice and training for small business owners across Hawaii.
FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.
Kohala Center supports Hawaii’s rural economies and food systems in business development.
Forming an LLC in Hawaii involves choosing a name, filing paperwork with the state, and understanding local business laws.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
Registry of businesses on LanaŹ»i
Expand your business by finding new funding, locations, and customers, and prepare for growth steps.
The Awesome Foundation Oahu chapter offers monthly micro-grants for local projects.
MEO Agricultural Micro Grant Program provides financial assistance to Maui’s agricultural businesses.
SCORE’s template gallery aids in financial planning and business strategy.
National Council of Nonprofits offers a guide on starting a nonprofit organization.
Maui Nui Business Hui promotes local buying in Maui County to support recovery from wildfires.
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
USPTO provides tools and guidance for startups, focusing on patents and trademarks.
Maui Food Innovation Center provides a platform for food truck owners at Maui Street Market.
Bridge built by Citi provides a list of over 80 lenders for small-and-medium sized businesses.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
