Kohala Center supports Hawaii’s rural economies and food systems in business development.
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Kohala Center supports Hawaii’s rural economies and food systems in business development.
Hawaii SBDC’s Disaster Recovery page provides resources for business disaster preparedness.
Maui County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.
HANO Grants Corner lists available grants for nonprofits and offers grant application assistance.
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.
Forming an LLC in Hawaii involves choosing a name, filing paperwork with the state, and understanding local business laws.
Maui Nui Business Hui promotes local buying in Maui County to support recovery from wildfires.
Registry of businesses on Lanaʻi
Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii
Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
Bridge built by Citi provides a list of over 80 lenders for small-and-medium sized businesses.
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.
Maui Street Market offers a vibrant opportunity for food trucks in Kahului.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
Hawaii based venture capital firm.
Maui County Business Resource Center is a hub for business assistance in Maui.
SCORE’s template gallery aids in financial planning and business strategy.
This guide helps Maui business owners start and run their business, covering steps to open, licenses, taxes, and funding.
Lokahi Pacific, a non-profit in Maui County, focuses on housing and community development.
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
Rising Tide Hawaii is a partnership initiative assisting Hawaii’s small businesses.
Chase for Business offers educational resources including courses on business fundamentals.
The Awesome Foundation Oahu chapter offers monthly micro-grants for local projects.
Maui Economic Development Board supports homegrown businesses and workforce development.
Hawaii SBDC provides advice and training for small business owners across Hawaii.
Minority Business Development Agency provides resources for minority business enterprises.
HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
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
Senator Schatz’s website provides wildfire updates and resources for affected individuals in Hawaii.
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council advocates for women business owners in the U.S.
MEO Core Four offers a comprehensive business training course.
Hawaii Unemployment Insurance portal offers resources for claimants and employers.
Tidepools at Central Pacific Bank is a coworking space in Honolulu for business and creativity.
National Council of Nonprofits offers a guide on starting a nonprofit organization.
Lanai Chamber of Commerce supports local businesses and promotes economic development.
FDIC provides guidelines for small businesses on financing, growth, and regulatory compliance.
USPTO provides tools and guidance for startups, focusing on patents and trademarks.
Expand your business by finding new funding, locations, and customers, and prepare for growth steps.
Maui Food Technology Center supports Hawaii’s food industry with education and opportunities.
MBDA Business Center Honolulu provides business solutions for minority entrepreneurs.
FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.
Maui Sunday Market is a community event in Kahului, offering vendor and sponsor opportunities.
ed2go offers a range of online courses and training programs for various fields.
Kiva is a global microfinance platform connecting lenders with entrepreneurs worldwide.
Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations unites and strengthens Hawaii’s nonprofit sector.
Forbes adivce article: Keep business and personal banking separate to avoid tax issues and make managing finances easier.
Maui County’s Office of Economic Development fosters economic growth and community development.
SBA offers a guide covering planning, legal aspects, and funding for starting a business.