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Maui Food Innovation Center provides a platform for food truck owners at Maui Street Market.
Kiva is a global microfinance platform connecting lenders with entrepreneurs worldwide.
Senator Schatz’s website provides wildfire updates and resources for affected individuals in Hawaii.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs focuses on empowering Native Hawaiians and strengthening Hawaii.
Maui Economic Development Board supports homegrown businesses and workforce development.
Līpoa Maui Community focuses on space and technology innovation and business opportunities.
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council advocates for women business owners in the U.S.
Rising Tide Hawaii is a partnership initiative assisting Hawaii’s small businesses.
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.
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.
Lokahi Pacific, a non-profit in Maui County, focuses on housing and community development.
National Council of Nonprofits offers a guide on starting a nonprofit organization.
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
Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations unites and strengthens Hawaii’s nonprofit sector.
Mālama Studios focuses on technology and cultural storytelling for entrepreneurs.
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.
Forbes adivce article: Keep business and personal banking separate to avoid tax issues and make managing finances easier.
MEO Core Four offers a comprehensive business training course.
Maui County Business Resource Center is a hub for business assistance in Maui.
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
FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.
Chase for Business offers educational resources including courses on business fundamentals.
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.
Pakini Loan Fund offers loan services tailored to the needs of Native Hawaiians.
MBDA Business Center Honolulu provides business solutions for minority entrepreneurs.
Develop a clear exit plan early to ensure a smooth transition and secure your business’s future value.
Maui County’s Office of Economic Development fosters economic growth and community development.
GoFarm Hawaii provides hands-on farm and business training to new farmers.
Tidepools at Central Pacific Bank is a coworking space in Honolulu for business and creativity.
Maui Sunday Market is a community event in Kahului, offering vendor and sponsor opportunities.
SBA offers a guide covering planning, legal aspects, and funding for starting a business.
HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
FDIC provides guidelines for small businesses on financing, growth, and regulatory compliance.
Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.
Above The Wave Maui offers co-working space in Kahului.
USPTO provides tools and guidance for startups, focusing on patents and trademarks.
Hawaii SBDC’s Disaster Recovery page provides resources for business disaster preparedness.
MEO Business Development Center offers services for business training and financial support.
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
The Awesome Foundation Oahu chapter offers monthly micro-grants for local projects.
ed2go offers a range of online courses and training programs for various fields.
To close your business, file final tax returns, pay all taxes, cancel your EIN, and keep records.
Minority Business Development Agency provides resources for minority business enterprises.
MEO Agricultural Micro Grant Program provides financial assistance to Maui’s agricultural businesses.
Maui County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.
