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Office of Hawaiian Affairs focuses on empowering Native Hawaiians and strengthening Hawaii.
Info on annual report due dates for Hawaii-registered businesses.
Maui County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.
Forming an LLC in Hawaii involves choosing a name, filing paperwork with the state, and understanding local business laws.
MEO Agricultural Micro Grant Program provides financial assistance to Maui’s agricultural businesses.
Chase for Business offers educational resources including courses on business fundamentals.
The Awesome Foundation Oahu chapter offers monthly micro-grants for local projects.
Maui County Business Resource Center is a hub for business assistance in Maui.
Maui County’s Office of Economic Development fosters economic growth and community development.
Minority Business Development Agency provides resources for minority business enterprises.
GoFarm Hawaii provides hands-on farm and business training to new farmers.
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
Tidepools at Central Pacific Bank is a coworking space in Honolulu for business and creativity.
To close your business, file final tax returns, pay all taxes, cancel your EIN, and keep records.
Kohala Center supports Hawaii’s rural economies and food systems in business development.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council advocates for women business owners in the U.S.
National Council of Nonprofits offers a guide on starting a nonprofit organization.
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
SCORE offers free mentoring and resources to help business owners at any stage.
USPTO provides tools and guidance for startups, focusing on patents and trademarks.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
Outlines how to streamline your business for efficiency and cost savings, perfect for business owners looking to improve.
Expand your business by finding new funding, locations, and customers, and prepare for growth steps.
Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.
Lokahi Pacific, a non-profit in Maui County, focuses on housing and community development.
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 Street Market offers a vibrant opportunity for food trucks in Kahului.
Līpoa Maui Community focuses on space and technology innovation and business opportunities.
Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations unites and strengthens Hawaii’s nonprofit sector.
Hawaii SBDC’s Disaster Recovery page provides resources for business disaster preparedness.
FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.
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
HANO Grants Corner lists available grants for nonprofits and offers grant application assistance.
Mālama Studios focuses on technology and cultural storytelling for entrepreneurs.
MEO Business Development Center offers services for business training and financial support.
Pakini Loan Fund offers loan services tailored to the needs of Native Hawaiians.
Bridge built by Citi provides a list of over 80 lenders for small-and-medium sized businesses.
MEO Microloan Program offers microloans for small businesses in Maui.
HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
SCORE’s template gallery aids in financial planning and business strategy.
Develop a clear exit plan early to ensure a smooth transition and secure your business’s future value.
Info on funding options for agriculture in Hawaii, including grants, loans, and financial support for farmers and agri-businesses.
Plan your business exit early to maximize returns and have both voluntary and involuntary exit strategies ready.
Hawaii SBDC provides advice and training for small business owners across Hawaii.
Hawaii Unemployment Insurance portal offers resources for claimants and employers.
MCBL Hawaii offers programs and services for women entrepreneurs in Hawaii.
Lanai Chamber of Commerce supports local businesses and promotes economic development.
Registry of businesses on Lanaʻi
ed2go offers a range of online courses and training programs for various fields.
