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Maui County’s Office of Economic Development fosters economic growth and community development.
Maui County Business Resource Center is a hub for business assistance in Maui.
Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.
HANO Grants Corner lists available grants for nonprofits and offers grant application assistance.
The Awesome Foundation Oahu chapter offers monthly micro-grants for local projects.
SBA offers a guide covering planning, legal aspects, and funding for starting a business.
IRS for Small Businesses provides tax information and resources.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
Develop a clear exit plan early to ensure a smooth transition and secure your business’s future value.
Līpoa Maui Community focuses on space and technology innovation and business opportunities.
MCBL Hawaii offers programs and services for women entrepreneurs in Hawaii.
Pakini Loan Fund offers loan services tailored to the needs of Native Hawaiians.
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 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
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
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
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council advocates for women business owners in the U.S.
Bridge built by Citi provides a list of over 80 lenders for small-and-medium sized businesses.
Mālama Studios focuses on technology and cultural storytelling for entrepreneurs.
To close your business, file final tax returns, pay all taxes, cancel your EIN, and keep records.
This guide helps Maui business owners start and run their business, covering steps to open, licenses, taxes, and funding.
Minority Business Development Agency provides resources for minority business enterprises.
Maui County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.
Outlines how to streamline your business for efficiency and cost savings, perfect for business owners looking to improve.
MEO Core Four offers a comprehensive business training course.
Plan your business exit early to maximize returns and have both voluntary and involuntary exit strategies ready.
Hawaii Unemployment Insurance portal offers resources for claimants and employers.
MEO Agricultural Micro Grant Program provides financial assistance to Maui’s agricultural businesses.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs focuses on empowering Native Hawaiians and strengthening Hawaii.
Above The Wave Maui offers co-working space in Kahului.
Forbes adivce article: Keep business and personal banking separate to avoid tax issues and make managing finances easier.
Forming an LLC in Hawaii involves choosing a name, filing paperwork with the state, and understanding local business laws.
Hawaii SBDC’s Disaster Recovery page provides resources for business disaster preparedness.
Hawaii based venture capital firm.
Maui Nui Business Hui promotes local buying in Maui County to support recovery from wildfires.
Maui Street Market offers a vibrant opportunity for food trucks in Kahului.
Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii
Senator Schatz’s website provides wildfire updates and resources for affected individuals in Hawaii.
Info on funding options for agriculture in Hawaii, including grants, loans, and financial support for farmers and agri-businesses.
Lanai Chamber of Commerce supports local businesses and promotes economic development.
FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.
National Council of Nonprofits offers a guide on starting a nonprofit organization.
Registry of businesses on Lanaʻi
SCORE offers free mentoring and resources to help business owners at any stage.
Maui Economic Development Board supports homegrown businesses and workforce development.
Rising Tide Hawaii is a partnership initiative assisting Hawaii’s small businesses.
Maui Sunday Market is a community event in Kahului, offering vendor and sponsor opportunities.
Hawaii SBDC provides advice and training for small business owners across Hawaii.
Kohala Center supports Hawaii’s rural economies and food systems in business development.
