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Maui Food Technology Center supports Hawaii’s food industry with education and opportunities.
Maui Nui Business Hui promotes local buying in Maui County to support recovery from wildfires.
FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.
Forming an LLC in Hawaii involves choosing a name, filing paperwork with the state, and understanding local business laws.
Līpoa Maui Community focuses on space and technology innovation and business opportunities.
Kohala Center supports Hawaii’s rural economies and food systems in business development.
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.
Mālama Studios focuses on technology and cultural storytelling for entrepreneurs.
Bridge built by Citi provides a list of over 80 lenders for small-and-medium sized businesses.
Registry of businesses on Lanaʻi
FDIC provides guidelines for small businesses on financing, growth, and regulatory compliance.
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
To close your business, file final tax returns, pay all taxes, cancel your EIN, and keep records.
Hawaii SBDC’s Disaster Recovery page provides resources for business disaster preparedness.
The Awesome Foundation Oahu chapter offers monthly micro-grants for local projects.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs focuses on empowering Native Hawaiians and strengthening Hawaii.
HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council advocates for women business owners in the U.S.
Maui Food Innovation Center provides a platform for food truck owners at Maui Street Market.
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
Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii
Info on funding options for agriculture in Hawaii, including grants, loans, and financial support for farmers and agri-businesses.
Maui Sunday Market is a community event in Kahului, offering vendor and sponsor opportunities.
Maui County Business Resource Center is a hub for business assistance in Maui.
Rising Tide Hawaii is a partnership initiative assisting Hawaii’s small businesses.
Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.
HANO Grants Corner lists available grants for nonprofits and offers grant application assistance.
Maui Street Market offers a vibrant opportunity for food trucks in Kahului.
Expand your business by finding new funding, locations, and customers, and prepare for growth steps.
MEO Core Four offers a comprehensive business training course.
Hawaii SBDC provides advice and training for small business owners across Hawaii.
IRS for Small Businesses provides tax information and resources.
MBDA Business Center Honolulu provides business solutions for minority entrepreneurs.
Lokahi Pacific, a non-profit in Maui County, focuses on housing and community development.
ed2go offers a range of online courses and training programs for various fields.
Maui County’s Office of Economic Development fosters economic growth and community development.
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
Lanai Chamber of Commerce supports local businesses and promotes economic development.
Pakini Loan Fund offers loan services tailored to the needs of Native Hawaiians.
Senator Schatz’s website provides wildfire updates and resources for affected individuals in Hawaii.
Forbes adivce article: Keep business and personal banking separate to avoid tax issues and make managing finances easier.
This guide helps Maui business owners start and run their business, covering steps to open, licenses, taxes, and funding.
Plan your business exit early to maximize returns and have both voluntary and involuntary exit strategies ready.
MCBL Hawaii offers programs and services for women entrepreneurs in Hawaii.
Cohana is a coworking space in Maui designed for freelancers and entrepreneurs.
Above The Wave Maui offers co-working space in Kahului.
Maui County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.
GoFarm Hawaii provides hands-on farm and business training to new farmers.
