MEO Microloan Program offers microloans for small businesses in Maui.
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MEO Microloan Program offers microloans for small businesses in Maui.
Maui Sunday Market is a community event in Kahului, offering vendor and sponsor opportunities.
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.
Forming an LLC in Hawaii involves choosing a name, filing paperwork with the state, and understanding local business laws.
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
Līpoa Maui Community focuses on space and technology innovation and business opportunities.
MCBL Hawaii offers programs and services for women entrepreneurs in Hawaii.
Bridge built by Citi provides a list of over 80 lenders for small-and-medium sized businesses.
Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.
Expand your business by finding new funding, locations, and customers, and prepare for growth steps.
MEO Agricultural Micro Grant Program provides financial assistance to Maui’s agricultural businesses.
HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
HANO Grants Corner lists available grants for nonprofits and offers grant application assistance.
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council advocates for women business owners in the U.S.
Minority Business Development Agency provides resources for minority business enterprises.
This guide helps Maui business owners start and run their business, covering steps to open, licenses, taxes, and funding.
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
Lanai Chamber of Commerce supports local businesses and promotes economic development.
Kiva is a global microfinance platform connecting lenders with entrepreneurs worldwide.
IRS for Small Businesses provides tax information and resources.
Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii
Maui Street Market offers a vibrant opportunity for food trucks in Kahului.
Develop a clear exit plan early to ensure a smooth transition and secure your business’s future value.
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.
Above The Wave Maui offers co-working space in Kahului.
USPTO provides tools and guidance for startups, focusing on patents and trademarks.
Hawaii SBDC provides advice and training for small business owners across Hawaii.
National Council of Nonprofits offers a guide on starting a nonprofit organization.
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
Kohala Center supports Hawaii’s rural economies and food systems in business development.
Plan your business exit early to maximize returns and have both voluntary and involuntary exit strategies ready.
Hawaii Unemployment Insurance portal offers resources for claimants and employers.
Hawaii based venture capital firm.
ed2go offers a range of online courses and training programs for various fields.
Maui Economic Development Board supports homegrown businesses and workforce development.
FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.
FDIC provides guidelines for small businesses on financing, growth, and regulatory compliance.
Senator Schatz’s website provides wildfire updates and resources for affected individuals in Hawaii.
GoFarm Hawaii provides hands-on farm and business training to new farmers.
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.
Registry of businesses on Lanaʻi
Rising Tide Hawaii is a partnership initiative assisting Hawaii’s small businesses.
Cohana is a coworking space in Maui designed for freelancers and entrepreneurs.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs focuses on empowering Native Hawaiians and strengthening Hawaii.
Mālama Studios focuses on technology and cultural storytelling for entrepreneurs.
Maui County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.