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Maui Food Innovation Center provides a platform for food truck owners at Maui Street Market.
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
Develop a clear exit plan early to ensure a smooth transition and secure your business’s future value.
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
Info on annual report due dates for Hawaii-registered businesses.
Senator Schatz’s website provides wildfire updates and resources for affected individuals in Hawaii.
Pakini Loan Fund offers loan services tailored to the needs of Native Hawaiians.
Above The Wave Maui offers co-working space in Kahului.
SBA offers a guide covering planning, legal aspects, and funding for starting a business.
Maui Food Technology Center supports Hawaii’s food industry with education and opportunities.
To close your business, file final tax returns, pay all taxes, cancel your EIN, and keep records.
Rising Tide Hawaii is a partnership initiative assisting Hawaii’s small businesses.
Hawaii Unemployment Insurance portal offers resources for claimants and employers.
GoFarm Hawaii provides hands-on farm and business training to new farmers.
The Awesome Foundation Oahu chapter offers monthly micro-grants for local projects.
Forbes adivce article: Keep business and personal banking separate to avoid tax issues and make managing finances easier.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
Tidepools at Central Pacific Bank is a coworking space in Honolulu for business and creativity.
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.
HANO Grants Corner lists available grants for nonprofits and offers grant application assistance.
MEO Microloan Program offers microloans for small businesses in Maui.
Maui Economic Development Board supports homegrown businesses and workforce development.
Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations unites and strengthens Hawaii’s nonprofit sector.
Info on funding options for agriculture in Hawaii, including grants, loans, and financial support for farmers and agri-businesses.
SCORE’s template gallery aids in financial planning and business strategy.
MCBL Hawaii offers programs and services for women entrepreneurs in Hawaii.
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
Kohala Center supports Hawaii’s rural economies and food systems in business development.
Outlines how to streamline your business for efficiency and cost savings, perfect for business owners looking to improve.
FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.
SCORE offers free mentoring and resources to help business owners at any stage.
Registry of businesses on Lanaʻi
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council advocates for women business owners in the U.S.
USPTO provides tools and guidance for startups, focusing on patents and trademarks.
Bridge built by Citi provides a list of over 80 lenders for small-and-medium sized businesses.
HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
MBDA Business Center Honolulu provides business solutions for minority entrepreneurs.
Lanai Chamber of Commerce supports local businesses and promotes economic development.
Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.
Minority Business Development Agency provides resources for minority business enterprises.
Maui Street Market offers a vibrant opportunity for food trucks in Kahului.
Lokahi Pacific, a non-profit in Maui County, focuses on housing and community development.
IRS for Small Businesses provides tax information and resources.
Maui Sunday Market is a community event in Kahului, offering vendor and sponsor opportunities.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
Kiva is a global microfinance platform connecting lenders with entrepreneurs worldwide.
Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii
Plan your business exit early to maximize returns and have both voluntary and involuntary exit strategies ready.
