The Awesome Foundation Oahu chapter offers monthly micro-grants for local projects.
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The Awesome Foundation Oahu chapter offers monthly micro-grants for local projects.
Hawaii SBDC provides advice and training for small business owners across Hawaii.
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
IRS for Small Businesses provides tax information and resources.
MBDA Business Center Honolulu provides business solutions for minority entrepreneurs.
Develop a clear exit plan early to ensure a smooth transition and secure your business’s future value.
Kiva is a global microfinance platform connecting lenders with entrepreneurs worldwide.
Hawaii based venture capital firm.
Līpoa Maui Community focuses on space and technology innovation and business opportunities.
Forming an LLC in Hawaii involves choosing a name, filing paperwork with the state, and understanding local business laws.
Lokahi Pacific, a non-profit in Maui County, focuses on housing and community development.
Kohala Center supports Hawaii’s rural economies and food systems in business development.
Lanai Chamber of Commerce supports local businesses and promotes economic development.
Info on funding options for agriculture in Hawaii, including grants, loans, and financial support for farmers and agri-businesses.
FDIC provides guidelines for small businesses on financing, growth, and regulatory compliance.
Chase for Business offers educational resources including courses on business fundamentals.
MEO Core Four offers a comprehensive business training course.
To close your business, file final tax returns, pay all taxes, cancel your EIN, and keep records.
Maui Street Market offers a vibrant opportunity for food trucks in Kahului.
Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations unites and strengthens Hawaii’s nonprofit sector.
Minority Business Development Agency provides resources for minority business enterprises.
HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
Registry of businesses on Lanaʻi
SBA offers a guide covering planning, legal aspects, and funding for starting a business.
MCBL Hawaii offers programs and services for women entrepreneurs in Hawaii.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs focuses on empowering Native Hawaiians and strengthening Hawaii.
HANO Grants Corner lists available grants for nonprofits and offers grant application assistance.
Mālama Studios focuses on technology and cultural storytelling for entrepreneurs.
Above The Wave Maui offers co-working space in Kahului.
Maui Sunday Market is a community event in Kahului, offering vendor and sponsor 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
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
Rising Tide Hawaii is a partnership initiative assisting Hawaii’s small businesses.
This guide helps Maui business owners start and run their business, covering steps to open, licenses, taxes, and funding.
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.
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council advocates for women business owners in the U.S.
SCORE offers free mentoring and resources to help business owners at any stage.
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
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.
Senator Schatz’s website provides wildfire updates and resources for affected individuals in Hawaii.
MEO Business Development Center offers services for business training and financial support.
Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii
Maui Nui Business Hui promotes local buying in Maui County to support recovery from wildfires.
Outlines how to streamline your business for efficiency and cost savings, perfect for business owners looking to improve.
Tidepools at Central Pacific Bank is a coworking space in Honolulu for business and creativity.
FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.
GoFarm Hawaii provides hands-on farm and business training to new farmers.
SCORE’s template gallery aids in financial planning and business strategy.
Maui County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.
