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Lanai Chamber of Commerce supports local businesses and promotes economic development.
FDIC provides guidelines for small businesses on financing, growth, and regulatory compliance.
Maui Food Technology Center supports Hawaii’s food industry with education and opportunities.
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 Unemployment Insurance portal offers resources for claimants and employers.
SCORE’s template gallery aids in financial planning and business strategy.
Minority Business Development Agency provides resources for minority business enterprises.
FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.
MBDA Business Center Honolulu provides business solutions for minority entrepreneurs.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
Maui County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.
IRS for Small Businesses provides tax information and resources.
Info on funding options for agriculture in Hawaii, including grants, loans, and financial support for farmers and agri-businesses.
ed2go offers a range of online courses and training programs for various fields.
Kohala Center supports Hawaii’s rural economies and food systems in business development.
Hawaii SBDC provides advice and training for small business owners across Hawaii.
Maui Nui Business Hui promotes local buying in Maui County to support recovery from wildfires.
HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
Senator Schatz’s website provides wildfire updates and resources for affected individuals in Hawaii.
Maui Sunday Market is a community event in Kahului, offering vendor and sponsor opportunities.
Develop a clear exit plan early to ensure a smooth transition and secure your business’s future value.
Maui County’s Office of Economic Development fosters economic growth and community development.
Bridge built by Citi provides a list of over 80 lenders for small-and-medium sized businesses.
MEO Agricultural Micro Grant Program provides financial assistance to Maui’s agricultural businesses.
MEO Microloan Program offers microloans for small businesses in Maui.
Maui Street Market offers a vibrant opportunity for food trucks in Kahului.
Chase for Business offers educational resources including courses on business fundamentals.
Expand your business by finding new funding, locations, and customers, and prepare for growth steps.
MCBL Hawaii offers programs and services for women entrepreneurs in Hawaii.
Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.
Forbes adivce article: Keep business and personal banking separate to avoid tax issues and make managing finances easier.
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council advocates for women business owners in the U.S.
Kiva is a global microfinance platform connecting lenders with entrepreneurs worldwide.
Mālama Studios focuses on technology and cultural storytelling for entrepreneurs.
Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations unites and strengthens Hawaii’s nonprofit sector.
GoFarm Hawaii provides hands-on farm and business training to new farmers.
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
Office of Hawaiian Affairs focuses on empowering Native Hawaiians and strengthening Hawaii.
MEO Business Development Center offers services for business training and financial support.
Cohana is a coworking space in Maui designed for freelancers and entrepreneurs.
Forming an LLC in Hawaii involves choosing a name, filing paperwork with the state, and understanding local business laws.
Info on annual report due dates for Hawaii-registered businesses.
Lokahi Pacific, a non-profit in Maui County, focuses on housing and community development.
Hawaii SBDC’s Disaster Recovery page provides resources for business disaster preparedness.
This guide helps Maui business owners start and run their business, covering steps to open, licenses, taxes, and funding.
SCORE offers free mentoring and resources to help business owners at any stage.
National Council of Nonprofits offers a guide on starting a nonprofit organization.
Maui Economic Development Board supports homegrown businesses and workforce development.
To close your business, file final tax returns, pay all taxes, cancel your EIN, and keep records.
