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Maui Economic Development Board supports homegrown businesses and workforce development.
Maui Street Market offers a vibrant opportunity for food trucks in Kahului.
HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
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.
FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.
The Awesome Foundation Oahu chapter offers monthly micro-grants for local projects.
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
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.
Cohana is a coworking space in Maui designed for freelancers and entrepreneurs.
Līpoa Maui Community focuses on space and technology innovation and business opportunities.
Bridge built by Citi provides a list of over 80 lenders for small-and-medium sized businesses.
Minority Business Development Agency provides resources for minority business enterprises.
Maui Food Innovation Center provides a platform for food truck owners at Maui Street Market.
Outlines how to streamline your business for efficiency and cost savings, perfect for business owners looking to improve.
Kohala Center supports Hawaii’s rural economies and food systems in business development.
National Council of Nonprofits offers a guide on starting a nonprofit organization.
Senator Schatz’s website provides wildfire updates and resources for affected individuals in Hawaii.
Maui County’s Office of Economic Development fosters economic growth and community development.
Lokahi Pacific, a non-profit in Maui County, focuses on housing and community development.
Registry of businesses on Lanaʻi
Maui Sunday Market is a community event in Kahului, offering vendor and sponsor opportunities.
MCBL Hawaii offers programs and services for women entrepreneurs in Hawaii.
Expand your business by finding new funding, locations, and customers, and prepare for growth steps.
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.
Maui County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.
Maui Nui Business Hui promotes local buying in Maui County to support recovery from wildfires.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs focuses on empowering Native Hawaiians and strengthening Hawaii.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
Maui Food Technology Center supports Hawaii’s food industry with education and opportunities.
Hawaii based venture capital firm.
Mālama Studios focuses on technology and cultural storytelling for entrepreneurs.
Lanai Chamber of Commerce supports local businesses and promotes economic development.
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.
MBDA Business Center Honolulu provides business solutions for minority entrepreneurs.
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.
USPTO provides tools and guidance for startups, focusing on patents and trademarks.
MEO Microloan Program offers microloans for small businesses in Maui.
Info on annual report due dates for Hawaii-registered businesses.
Plan your business exit early to maximize returns and have both voluntary and involuntary exit strategies ready.
Forbes adivce article: Keep business and personal banking separate to avoid tax issues and make managing finances easier.
SCORE offers free mentoring and resources to help business owners at any stage.
Hawaii SBDC’s Disaster Recovery page provides resources for business disaster preparedness.
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.
Pakini Loan Fund offers loan services tailored to the needs of Native Hawaiians.
