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Kohala Center supports Hawaii’s rural economies and food systems in business development.
Senator Schatz’s website provides wildfire updates and resources for affected individuals in Hawaii.
This guide helps Maui business owners start and run their business, covering steps to open, licenses, taxes, and funding.
Maui County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.
HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
Registry of businesses on Lanaʻi
Maui Economic Development Board supports homegrown businesses and workforce development.
MEO Microloan Program offers microloans for small businesses in Maui.
Expand your business by finding new funding, locations, and customers, and prepare for growth steps.
To close your business, file final tax returns, pay all taxes, cancel your EIN, and keep records.
Maui Sunday Market is a community event in Kahului, offering vendor and sponsor opportunities.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
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 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
ed2go offers a range of online courses and training programs for various fields.
Above The Wave Maui offers co-working space in Kahului.
Forbes adivce article: Keep business and personal banking separate to avoid tax issues and make managing finances easier.
MBDA Business Center Honolulu provides business solutions for minority entrepreneurs.
Maui Nui Business Hui promotes local buying in Maui County to support recovery from wildfires.
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council advocates for women business owners in the U.S.
Pakini Loan Fund offers loan services tailored to the needs of Native Hawaiians.
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
Chase for Business offers educational resources including courses on business fundamentals.
Plan your business exit early to maximize returns and have both voluntary and involuntary exit strategies ready.
Rising Tide Hawaii is a partnership initiative assisting Hawaii’s small businesses.
Forming an LLC in Hawaii involves choosing a name, filing paperwork with the state, and understanding local business laws.
Maui Food Technology Center supports Hawaii’s food industry with education and opportunities.
Hawaii SBDC provides advice and training for small business owners across Hawaii.
Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.
Līpoa Maui Community focuses on space and technology innovation and business opportunities.
MEO Agricultural Micro Grant Program provides financial assistance to Maui’s agricultural businesses.
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
Hawaii based venture capital firm.
SBA offers a guide covering planning, legal aspects, and funding for starting a business.
IRS for Small Businesses provides tax information and resources.
Info on annual report due dates for Hawaii-registered businesses.
USPTO provides tools and guidance for startups, focusing on patents and trademarks.
Cohana is a coworking space in Maui designed for freelancers and entrepreneurs.
Tidepools at Central Pacific Bank is a coworking space in Honolulu for business and creativity.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
FDIC provides guidelines for small businesses on financing, growth, and regulatory compliance.
SCORE’s template gallery aids in financial planning and business strategy.
Lokahi Pacific, a non-profit in Maui County, focuses on housing and community development.
Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii
Hawaii Unemployment Insurance portal offers resources for claimants and employers.
Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations unites and strengthens Hawaii’s nonprofit sector.
National Council of Nonprofits offers a guide on starting a nonprofit organization.
FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.
Maui County’s Office of Economic Development fosters economic growth and community development.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs focuses on empowering Native Hawaiians and strengthening Hawaii.
