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Info on funding options for agriculture in Hawaii, including grants, loans, and financial support for farmers and agri-businesses.
Hawaii Unemployment Insurance portal offers resources for claimants and employers.
Maui Sunday Market is a community event in Kahului, offering vendor and sponsor opportunities.
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.
Plan your business exit early to maximize returns and have both voluntary and involuntary exit strategies ready.
Cohana is a coworking space in Maui designed for freelancers and entrepreneurs.
National Council of Nonprofits offers a guide on starting a nonprofit organization.
Tidepools at Central Pacific Bank is a coworking space in Honolulu for business and creativity.
Senator Schatz’s website provides wildfire updates and resources for affected individuals in Hawaii.
SCORE’s template gallery aids in financial planning and business strategy.
Registry of businesses on Lanaʻi
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.
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.
Kiva is a global microfinance platform connecting lenders with entrepreneurs worldwide.
Rising Tide Hawaii is a partnership initiative assisting Hawaii’s small businesses.
Maui County’s Office of Economic Development fosters economic growth and community development.
SCORE offers free mentoring and resources to help business owners at any stage.
Maui County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.
Maui Food Technology Center supports Hawaii’s food industry with education and opportunities.
MEO Business Development Center offers services for business training and financial support.
MEO Core Four offers a comprehensive business training course.
ed2go offers a range of online courses and training programs for various fields.
The Awesome Foundation Oahu chapter offers monthly micro-grants for local projects.
Maui Street Market offers a vibrant opportunity for food trucks in Kahului.
Lanai Chamber of Commerce supports local businesses and promotes economic development.
Maui Economic Development Board supports homegrown businesses and workforce 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
Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations unites and strengthens Hawaii’s nonprofit sector.
HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
This guide helps Maui business owners start and run their business, covering steps to open, licenses, taxes, and funding.
Hawaii based venture capital firm.
Lokahi Pacific, a non-profit in Maui County, focuses on housing and community development.
Expand your business by finding new funding, locations, and customers, and prepare for growth steps.
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
Above The Wave Maui offers co-working space in Kahului.
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.
FDIC provides guidelines for small businesses on financing, growth, and regulatory compliance.
Outlines how to streamline your business for efficiency and cost savings, perfect for business owners looking to improve.
MCBL Hawaii offers programs and services for women entrepreneurs in Hawaii.
Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council advocates for women business owners in the U.S.
SBA offers a guide covering planning, legal aspects, and funding for starting a business.
Līpoa Maui Community focuses on space and technology innovation and business opportunities.
MEO Agricultural Micro Grant Program provides financial assistance to Maui’s agricultural businesses.
Develop a clear exit plan early to ensure a smooth transition and secure your business’s future value.
MEO Microloan Program offers microloans for small businesses in Maui.
Mālama Studios focuses on technology and cultural storytelling for entrepreneurs.
