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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.
Lokahi Pacific, a non-profit in Maui County, focuses on housing and community development.
SCORE’s template gallery aids in financial planning and business strategy.
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
The Awesome Foundation Oahu chapter offers monthly micro-grants for local projects.
MEO Microloan Program offers microloans for small businesses in Maui.
Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.
Minority Business Development Agency provides resources for minority business enterprises.
Pakini Loan Fund offers loan services tailored to the needs of Native Hawaiians.
Registry of businesses on Lanaʻi
ed2go offers a range of online courses and training programs for various fields.
National Council of Nonprofits offers a guide on starting a nonprofit organization.
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.
Bridge built by Citi provides a list of over 80 lenders for small-and-medium sized businesses.
Maui County’s Office of Economic Development fosters economic growth and community development.
Maui County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.
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.
Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations unites and strengthens Hawaii’s nonprofit sector.
FDIC provides guidelines for small businesses on financing, growth, and regulatory compliance.
HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
Mālama Studios focuses on technology and cultural storytelling for entrepreneurs.
Maui Economic Development Board supports homegrown businesses and workforce development.
Hawaii SBDC’s Disaster Recovery page provides resources for business disaster preparedness.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
MCBL Hawaii offers programs and services for women entrepreneurs in Hawaii.
IRS for Small Businesses provides tax information and resources.
Info on annual report due dates for Hawaii-registered businesses.
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
MBDA Business Center Honolulu provides business solutions for minority entrepreneurs.
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council advocates for women business owners in the U.S.
Lanai Chamber of Commerce supports local businesses and promotes economic development.
MEO Agricultural Micro Grant Program provides financial assistance to Maui’s agricultural businesses.
Maui Sunday Market is a community event in Kahului, offering vendor and sponsor opportunities.
Maui Nui Business Hui promotes local buying in Maui County to support recovery from wildfires.
Tidepools at Central Pacific Bank is a coworking space in Honolulu for business and creativity.
Līpoa Maui Community focuses on space and technology innovation and business opportunities.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.
Hawaii based venture capital firm.
MEO Business Development Center offers services for business training and financial support.
Above The Wave Maui offers co-working space in Kahului.
Forming an LLC in Hawaii involves choosing a name, filing paperwork with the state, and understanding local business laws.
This guide helps Maui business owners start and run their business, covering steps to open, licenses, taxes, and funding.
SCORE offers free mentoring and resources to help business owners at any stage.
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
Plan your business exit early to maximize returns and have both voluntary and involuntary exit strategies ready.
Kohala Center supports Hawaii’s rural economies and food systems in business development.
GoFarm Hawaii provides hands-on farm and business training to new farmers.
