Lokahi Pacific, a non-profit in Maui County, focuses on housing and community development.
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Lokahi Pacific, a non-profit in Maui County, focuses on housing and community development.
Pakini Loan Fund offers loan services tailored to the needs of Native Hawaiians.
FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.
FDIC provides guidelines for small businesses on financing, growth, and regulatory compliance.
HANO Grants Corner lists available grants for nonprofits and offers grant application assistance.
Info on funding options for agriculture in Hawaii, including grants, loans, and financial support for farmers and agri-businesses.
Kohala Center supports Hawaii’s rural economies and food systems in business development.
SBA offers a guide covering planning, legal aspects, and funding for starting a business.
Plan your business exit early to maximize returns and have both voluntary and involuntary exit strategies ready.
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.
Forbes adivce article: Keep business and personal banking separate to avoid tax issues and make managing finances easier.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
SCORE offers free mentoring and resources to help business owners at any stage.
IRS for Small Businesses provides tax information and resources.
Above The Wave Maui offers co-working space in Kahului.
Maui County’s Office of Economic Development fosters economic growth and community development.
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.
Kiva is a global microfinance platform connecting lenders with entrepreneurs worldwide.
Maui Food Innovation Center provides a platform for food truck owners at Maui Street Market.
Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations unites and strengthens Hawaii’s nonprofit sector.
Maui Food Technology Center supports Hawaii’s food industry with education and opportunities.
Minority Business Development Agency provides resources for minority business enterprises.
Hawaii SBDC’s Disaster Recovery page provides resources for business disaster preparedness.
GoFarm Hawaii provides hands-on farm and business training to new farmers.
MEO Core Four offers a comprehensive business training course.
MBDA Business Center Honolulu provides business solutions for minority entrepreneurs.
Chase for Business offers educational resources including courses on business fundamentals.
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council advocates for women business owners in the U.S.
Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
Senator Schatz’s website provides wildfire updates and resources for affected individuals in Hawaii.
MCBL Hawaii offers programs and services for women entrepreneurs in Hawaii.
Maui County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.
Hawaii SBDC provides advice and training for small business owners across Hawaii.
National Council of Nonprofits offers a guide on starting a nonprofit organization.
MEO Business Development Center offers services for business training and financial support.
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
HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
Hawaii Unemployment Insurance portal offers resources for claimants and employers.
MEO Microloan Program offers microloans for small businesses in Maui.
Rising Tide Hawaii is a partnership initiative assisting Hawaii’s small businesses.
Maui County Business Resource Center is a hub for business assistance in Maui.
Līpoa Maui Community focuses on space and technology innovation and business opportunities.
Registry of businesses on Lanaʻi
Lanai Chamber of Commerce supports local businesses and promotes economic development.
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
USPTO provides tools and guidance for startups, focusing on patents and trademarks.
To close your business, file final tax returns, pay all taxes, cancel your EIN, and keep records.
Hawaii based venture capital firm.