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Minority Business Development Agency provides resources for minority business enterprises.
Forming an LLC in Hawaii involves choosing a name, filing paperwork with the state, and understanding local business laws.
Info on funding options for agriculture in Hawaii, including grants, loans, and financial support for farmers and agri-businesses.
Hawaii based venture capital firm.
Maui Food Technology Center supports Hawaii’s food industry with education and opportunities.
Lanai Chamber of Commerce supports local businesses and promotes economic development.
Senator Schatz’s website provides wildfire updates and resources for affected individuals in Hawaii.
Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii
MBDA Business Center Honolulu provides business solutions for minority entrepreneurs.
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
Registry of businesses on Lanaʻi
Maui County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.
Pakini Loan Fund offers loan services tailored to the needs of Native Hawaiians.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs focuses on empowering Native Hawaiians and strengthening Hawaii.
Tidepools at Central Pacific Bank is a coworking space in Honolulu for business and creativity.
Cohana is a coworking space in Maui designed for freelancers and entrepreneurs.
SCORE’s template gallery aids in financial planning and business strategy.
Kiva is a global microfinance platform connecting lenders with entrepreneurs worldwide.
This guide helps Maui business owners start and run their business, covering steps to open, licenses, taxes, and funding.
ed2go offers a range of online courses and training programs for various fields.
MEO Business Development Center offers services for business training and financial support.
Hawaii SBDC provides advice and training for small business owners across Hawaii.
Info on annual report due dates for Hawaii-registered businesses.
Maui Nui Business Hui promotes local buying in Maui County to support recovery from wildfires.
SCORE offers free mentoring and resources to help business owners at any stage.
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.
Plan your business exit early to maximize returns and have both voluntary and involuntary exit strategies ready.
Maui County’s Office of Economic Development fosters economic growth and community development.
National Council of Nonprofits offers a guide on starting a nonprofit organization.
Maui Food Innovation Center provides a platform for food truck owners at Maui Street Market.
Rising Tide Hawaii is a partnership initiative assisting Hawaii’s small businesses.
IRS for Small Businesses provides tax information and resources.
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.
The Awesome Foundation Oahu chapter offers monthly micro-grants for local projects.
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.
To close your business, file final tax returns, pay all taxes, cancel your EIN, and keep records.
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
Hawaii Unemployment Insurance portal offers resources for claimants and employers.
Maui Sunday Market is a community event in Kahului, offering vendor and sponsor opportunities.
Expand your business by finding new funding, locations, and customers, and prepare for growth steps.
Kohala Center supports Hawaii’s rural economies and food systems in business development.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
Maui County Business Resource Center is a hub for business assistance in Maui.
MEO Microloan Program offers microloans for small businesses in Maui.
FDIC provides guidelines for small businesses on financing, growth, and regulatory compliance.
GoFarm Hawaii provides hands-on farm and business training to new farmers.
