Other Business Development Resources on Maui and in Hawaii

A one page overview of resources by type in spreadsheet form by David Fisher

Government

The Hawaii Business Action Center - Either visit this website or call them toll free from Maui 984-2400 x 6-2545. This is the best resource for information and help with State, Federal, and County government permits, licencing, business registration, tradename registration, and taxes.

Starting A Business On Maui Resource Book (Maui County Publication) (pdf) - hard copy listing of resources with contact info.

Maui County Office for Economic Development - operating a drop in Business Resource Center at the Maui Mall in Kahului.

State of Hawaii Department of Business Economic Development and Tourism - operate the Business Action Center (above), research and policy development on economic matters, several financing programs, information dissemination.

University of Hawaii/Maui Community College including the Office of Continuing Education and the Center for Entrepreneurship

Office of Hawaiian Affairs - Business Development and Revolving Loan Fund

Hawaii High Tech Development Corporation - tech park development and management, support of SBIR program

Non Profit Groups and Trade Associations

Maui Chamber of Commerce - networking, information, advocacy, "Made on Maui" program, and more

Maui Economic Development Board - development of Maui's tech park, conferences, and special events

Maui Economic Opportunity - micro loan program, the "Four Core" business planning course

Hawaii Venture Capital Association - networking, advocacy, monthly events.