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Hawaii based venture capital firm.
This guide helps Maui business owners start and run their business, covering steps to open, licenses, taxes, and funding.
Rising Tide Hawaii is a partnership initiative assisting Hawaii’s small businesses.
Chase for Business offers educational resources including courses on business fundamentals.
HANO Grants Corner lists available grants for nonprofits and offers grant application assistance.
Līpoa Maui Community focuses on space and technology innovation and business opportunities.
Maui Street Market offers a vibrant opportunity for food trucks in Kahului.
Maui County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.
Above The Wave Maui offers co-working space in Kahului.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
FDIC provides guidelines for small businesses on financing, growth, and regulatory compliance.
IRS for Small Businesses provides tax information and resources.
MEO Core Four offers a comprehensive business training course.
National Council of Nonprofits offers a guide on starting a nonprofit organization.
MBDA Business Center Honolulu provides business solutions for minority entrepreneurs.
Kohala Center supports Hawaii’s rural economies and food systems in business development.
Bridge built by Citi provides a list of over 80 lenders for small-and-medium sized businesses.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
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.
Maui Sunday Market is a community event in Kahului, offering vendor and sponsor opportunities.
ed2go offers a range of online courses and training programs for various fields.
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council advocates for women business owners in the U.S.
Plan your business exit early to maximize returns and have both voluntary and involuntary exit strategies ready.
Info on funding options for agriculture in Hawaii, including grants, loans, and financial support for farmers and agri-businesses.
MEO Agricultural Micro Grant Program provides financial assistance to Maui’s agricultural businesses.
SCORE’s template gallery aids in financial planning and business strategy.
HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
Lanai Chamber of Commerce supports local businesses and promotes economic development.
Mālama Studios focuses on technology and cultural storytelling for entrepreneurs.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs focuses on empowering Native Hawaiians and strengthening Hawaii.
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
FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.
Hawaii SBDC provides advice and training for small business owners across Hawaii.
Maui Economic Development Board supports homegrown businesses and workforce development.
SCORE offers free mentoring and resources to help business owners at any stage.
Cohana is a coworking space in Maui designed for freelancers and entrepreneurs.
The Awesome Foundation Oahu chapter offers monthly micro-grants for local projects.
Maui Food Innovation Center provides a platform for food truck owners at Maui Street Market.
Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.
Hawaii SBDC’s Disaster Recovery page provides resources for business disaster preparedness.
MEO Microloan Program offers microloans for small businesses in Maui.
Senator Schatz’s website provides wildfire updates and resources for affected individuals in Hawaii.
Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii
Develop a clear exit plan early to ensure a smooth transition and secure your business’s future value.
MCBL Hawaii offers programs and services for women entrepreneurs in Hawaii.
Tidepools at Central Pacific Bank is a coworking space in Honolulu for business and creativity.
Hawaii Unemployment Insurance portal offers resources for claimants and employers.
GoFarm Hawaii provides hands-on farm and business training to new farmers.
To close your business, file final tax returns, pay all taxes, cancel your EIN, and keep records.
