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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
Cohana is a coworking space in Maui designed for freelancers and entrepreneurs.
Maui County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.
The Awesome Foundation Oahu chapter offers monthly micro-grants for local projects.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
MBDA Business Center Honolulu provides business solutions for minority entrepreneurs.
Minority Business Development Agency provides resources for minority business enterprises.
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.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs focuses on empowering Native Hawaiians and strengthening Hawaii.
MCBL Hawaii offers programs and services for women entrepreneurs in Hawaii.
Maui Sunday Market is a community event in Kahului, offering vendor and sponsor opportunities.
Senator Schatz’s website provides wildfire updates and resources for affected individuals in Hawaii.
FDIC provides guidelines for small businesses on financing, growth, and regulatory compliance.
Kohala Center supports Hawaii’s rural economies and food systems in business development.
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
Līpoa Maui Community focuses on space and technology innovation and business opportunities.
Info on funding options for agriculture in Hawaii, including grants, loans, and financial support for farmers and agri-businesses.
Chase for Business offers educational resources including courses on business fundamentals.
Maui Food Innovation Center provides a platform for food truck owners at Maui Street Market.
Mālama Studios focuses on technology and cultural storytelling for entrepreneurs.
Hawaii SBDC’s Disaster Recovery page provides resources for business disaster preparedness.
Registry of businesses on Lanaʻi
Maui Economic Development Board supports homegrown businesses and workforce development.
This guide helps Maui business owners start and run their business, covering steps to open, licenses, taxes, and funding.
Bridge built by Citi provides a list of over 80 lenders for small-and-medium sized businesses.
Maui Street Market offers a vibrant opportunity for food trucks in Kahului.
Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations unites and strengthens Hawaii’s nonprofit sector.
Lokahi Pacific, a non-profit in Maui County, focuses on housing and community development.
Outlines how to streamline your business for efficiency and cost savings, perfect for business owners looking to improve.
Above The Wave Maui offers co-working space in Kahului.
Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council advocates for women business owners in the U.S.
Develop a clear exit plan early to ensure a smooth transition and secure your business’s future value.
HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
GoFarm Hawaii provides hands-on farm and business training to new farmers.
Maui Food Technology Center supports Hawaii’s food industry with education and opportunities.
SCORE’s template gallery aids in financial planning and business strategy.
Hawaii based venture capital firm.
Maui County’s Office of Economic Development fosters economic growth and community development.
Hawaii Unemployment Insurance portal offers resources for claimants and employers.
Kiva is a global microfinance platform connecting lenders with entrepreneurs worldwide.
MEO Microloan Program offers microloans for small businesses in Maui.
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
MEO Business Development Center offers services for business training and financial support.
SBA offers a guide covering planning, legal aspects, and funding for starting a business.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
Maui Nui Business Hui promotes local buying in Maui County to support recovery from wildfires.
HANO Grants Corner lists available grants for nonprofits and offers grant application assistance.
ed2go offers a range of online courses and training programs for various fields.
Forming an LLC in Hawaii involves choosing a name, filing paperwork with the state, and understanding local business laws.
