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Rising Tide Hawaii is a partnership initiative assisting Hawaii’s small businesses.
Bridge built by Citi provides a list of over 80 lenders for small-and-medium sized businesses.
Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii
FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.
The Awesome Foundation Oahu chapter offers monthly micro-grants for local projects.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs focuses on empowering Native Hawaiians and strengthening Hawaii.
FDIC provides guidelines for small businesses on financing, growth, and regulatory compliance.
HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
Kohala Center supports Hawaii’s rural economies and food systems in business development.
Maui County Business Resource Center is a hub for business assistance in Maui.
Hawaii Unemployment Insurance portal offers resources for claimants and employers.
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
MEO Agricultural Micro Grant Program provides financial assistance to Maui’s agricultural businesses.
USPTO provides tools and guidance for startups, focusing on patents and trademarks.
Lanai Chamber of Commerce supports local businesses and promotes economic development.
Maui Sunday Market is a community event in Kahului, offering vendor and sponsor opportunities.
SBA offers a guide covering planning, legal aspects, and funding for starting a business.
Cohana is a coworking space in Maui designed for freelancers and entrepreneurs.
Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations unites and strengthens Hawaii’s nonprofit sector.
MEO Business Development Center offers services for business training and financial support.
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
MBDA Business Center Honolulu provides business solutions for minority entrepreneurs.
Expand your business by finding new funding, locations, and customers, and prepare for growth steps.
Chase for Business offers educational resources including courses on business fundamentals.
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council advocates for women business owners in the U.S.
GoFarm Hawaii provides hands-on farm and business training to new farmers.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
National Council of Nonprofits offers a guide on starting a nonprofit organization.
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.
MEO Microloan Program offers microloans for small businesses in Maui.
IRS for Small Businesses provides tax information and resources.
Info on annual report due dates for Hawaii-registered businesses.
Senator Schatz’s website provides wildfire updates and resources for affected individuals in Hawaii.
Hawaii based venture capital firm.
Forbes adivce article: Keep business and personal banking separate to avoid tax issues and make managing finances easier.
Maui Street Market offers a vibrant opportunity for food trucks in Kahului.
Registry of businesses on Lanaʻi
Tidepools at Central Pacific Bank is a coworking space in Honolulu for business and creativity.
Lokahi Pacific, a non-profit in Maui County, focuses on housing and community development.
MCBL Hawaii offers programs and services for women entrepreneurs in Hawaii.
Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.
ed2go offers a range of online courses and training programs for various fields.
Līpoa Maui Community focuses on space and technology innovation and business opportunities.
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
Pakini Loan Fund offers loan services tailored to the needs of Native Hawaiians.
Hawaii SBDC provides advice and training for small business owners across Hawaii.
Plan your business exit early to maximize returns and have both voluntary and involuntary exit strategies ready.
Maui County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.
Maui Economic Development Board supports homegrown businesses and workforce development.
