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Bridge built by Citi provides a list of over 80 lenders for small-and-medium sized businesses.
Kohala Center supports Hawaii’s rural economies and food systems in business development.
Develop a clear exit plan early to ensure a smooth transition and secure your business’s future value.
Maui County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.
Lanai Chamber of Commerce supports local businesses and promotes economic development.
Hawaii SBDC’s Disaster Recovery page provides resources for business disaster preparedness.
MCBL Hawaii offers programs and services for women entrepreneurs in Hawaii.
Maui Sunday Market is a community event in Kahului, offering vendor and sponsor opportunities.
Registry of businesses on Lanaʻi
Maui Street Market offers a vibrant opportunity for food trucks in Kahului.
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
Līpoa Maui Community focuses on space and technology innovation and business opportunities.
Tidepools at Central Pacific Bank is a coworking space in Honolulu for business and creativity.
MBDA Business Center Honolulu provides business solutions for minority entrepreneurs.
National Council of Nonprofits offers a guide on starting a nonprofit organization.
Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii
Forming an LLC in Hawaii involves choosing a name, filing paperwork with the state, and understanding local business laws.
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
Info on annual report due dates for Hawaii-registered businesses.
Pakini Loan Fund offers loan services tailored to the needs of Native Hawaiians.
Hawaii Unemployment Insurance portal offers resources for claimants and employers.
HANO Grants Corner lists available grants for nonprofits and offers grant application assistance.
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 Economic Development Board supports homegrown businesses and workforce development.
Maui Food Innovation Center provides a platform for food truck owners at Maui Street Market.
Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations unites and strengthens Hawaii’s nonprofit sector.
Expand your business by finding new funding, locations, and customers, and prepare for growth steps.
Maui County Business Resource Center is a hub for business assistance in Maui.
Info on funding options for agriculture in Hawaii, including grants, loans, and financial support for farmers and agri-businesses.
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council advocates for women business owners in the U.S.
This guide helps Maui business owners start and run their business, covering steps to open, licenses, taxes, and funding.
Forbes adivce article: Keep business and personal banking separate to avoid tax issues and make managing finances easier.
Maui County’s Office of Economic Development fosters economic growth and community development.
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
FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.
Above The Wave Maui offers co-working space in Kahului.
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.
HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
MEO Microloan Program offers microloans for small businesses in Maui.
MEO Agricultural Micro Grant Program provides financial assistance to Maui’s agricultural businesses.
Senator Schatz’s website provides wildfire updates and resources for affected individuals in Hawaii.
Plan your business exit early to maximize returns and have both voluntary and involuntary exit strategies ready.
Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
Rising Tide Hawaii is a partnership initiative assisting Hawaii’s small businesses.
Kiva is a global microfinance platform connecting lenders with entrepreneurs worldwide.
To close your business, file final tax returns, pay all taxes, cancel your EIN, and keep records.
ed2go offers a range of online courses and training programs for various fields.
GoFarm Hawaii provides hands-on farm and business training to new farmers.
