BUSINESS

OED works in partnership with the community, business and government sectors to strengthen and diversify the economy by supporting existing businesses, and assist in the attraction, development and expansion of new businesses and events that will in turn provide new jobs for our community. Services include industry assistance; grants for programs, events and community projects; workforce development; and business resource centers on Maui, Moloka‘i and Lana‘i.

An extension project of the County of Maui’s Office of Economic Development (OED), MCBRC serves as an entrepreneurial resource for new or existing business owners who need business assistance for operations within Maui County. Free business workshops held every month. The Maui American Job Center provides job search assistance, personal career planning services, training opportunities and HireNet Hawaii support.

The County of Maui’s Virtual Job Fair is an online resource for employers seeking workers, and for residents seeking employment and career opportunities. The website provides job search tools, career counseling, and information on career training opportunities, resume building, internships, college certificates/degrees, financial aid opportunities and more.

This project is a collaboration between the County of Maui’s Office of Economic Development, the Maui County Workforce Development Board and the University of Hawaii Maui College.

SCORE is a nonprofit association that provides free and confidential small business counseling by dedicated and experienced volunteer counselors.

Program helps you gain confidence and skills to secure and maintain employment and become

financially independent. Includes group and individual sessions in a classroom setting and is designed to facilitate personal growth and self-reliance.

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Start-up and established business research assistance: business lists, demographic profiles, market trends, industry analysis, database searches, business ratios and sample business plans.

Promotes business, community growth & development on Lāna‘i

Business advocacy, marketing and networking, seminars and training classes, business referrals/resource center, and Made in Maui County products branding program. Presenter of the annual Made in Maui County Festival.

Maui Island: 99 Mahalani St., Wailuku, HI 96793 • Tel: 808-249-2990 • Email: micro@meoinc.org 

Molokai Branch: 380 Kolapa Pl., Kaunakakai, HI 96748 • Tel: 808-553-3216 • Email: molokai@meoinc.org

Micro-Enterprise Loan Program for low- and moderate-income people offering business loans from $500 to $50,000. Also, a six-week entrepreneurial course held six times a year on Maui (four times a year on Moloka‘i), business consulting services, and personal credit improvement programs.

MFTC offers food science services, as well as workshops and training sessions on food safety, food labeling, exporting to Japan, and other entrepreneurial business support. This nonprofit also oversees the County’s Kahikolu Plan, A Maui Watershed Protection Initiative  to reduce the island’s axis deer population and protect vital watersheds.

Goodwill Hawaii’s WIOA Adult and Dislocated Worker program equips adults and others displaced from their job with the tools they need to secure and maintain competitive employment. Counselors provide one-on-one guidance and job coaching to assist participants in achieving their employment and career goals.

Support the development and continued management of a sustainable regional agricultural system for Maui County, to promote resident and ecosystem health and well-being and create a thriving circular agro-economic system that can be a model for the rest of the world.

OED works in partnership with the community, business and government sectors to strengthen and diversify the economy by supporting existing businesses, and assist in the attraction, development and expansion of new businesses and events that will in turn provide new jobs for our community. Services include industry assistance; grants for programs, events and community projects; workforce development; and business resource centers on Maui, Moloka‘i and Lana‘i.

Program helps you gain confidence and skills to secure and maintain employment and become

financially independent. Includes group and individual sessions in a classroom setting and is designed to facilitate personal growth and self-reliance.

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Online for State/IRS. Register a business/trade name, GET license, employee income tax withholding number and unemployment insurance ID number.

Start-up and established business research assistance: business lists, demographic profiles, market trends, industry analysis, database searches, business ratios and sample business plans.

Support services for small or new businesses, training, free advising through professional staff and business professionals, business planning assistance.

Online application (no cost) for Federal Business Identification Number - also known as Employer’s Identification Number (EIN). The Internet ONLINE EIN application is the preferred method for customers to apply for and obtain an EIN. Once the application is completed, the information is validated during the online session, and an EIN is issued immediately

Promote the prosperity and resilience of the Lana‘i business community, connectivity to our neighbor islands, and sustainable growth and opportunity for all.

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Lokahi Pacific develops projects that enrich the economic climate of the county, increases the inventory of affordable and special needs housing, and ensures that residents participate in that enrichment and share in its benefits. Programs offered for start-up businesses include incubator offices, conference room, a training room, and a shared-use, licensed 2-station commercial kitchen in the Lokahi Pacific Business Incubator Program at the Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Pono Center, 62 N. Market St. Ste. 300 Wailuku; call (808) 442-3028.

Promotes business, community growth & development on Lāna‘i

“Buy Hawaiʻi Give Aloha” is now “Made in Hawaiʻi.” This online portal highlights Hawaiʻi-made products and brands. When you buy from Made In Hawaiʻi companies, your money stays here at home, supporting local businesses, creating jobs and strengthening our island economy.

Starting a New Business in Hawaii? Contact Maui BAC to learn how to search a business name; register a business entity, trade name, trademark and service mark; and file online using Hawaii Business Express at https://hbe.ehawaii.gov/.

Starting a New Business in Hawaii? Contact Maui BAC to learn how to search a business name; register a business entity, trade name, trademark and service mark; and file online using Hawaii Business Express at https://hbe.ehawaii.gov/.

Business advocacy, marketing and networking, seminars and training classes, business referrals/resource center, and Made in Maui County products branding program. Presenter of the annual Made in Maui County Festival.

An extension project of the County of Maui’s Office of Economic Development (OED), MCBRC serves as an entrepreneurial resource for new or existing business owners who need business assistance for operations within Maui County. Free business workshops held every month. The Maui American Job Center provides job search assistance, personal career planning services, training opportunities and HireNet Hawaii support.

MEDB offers business assistance to companies ranging from startups to mature growth companies, with a focus in the innovation and technology sectors. Programs include workshops, training sessions, and one-on-one coaching that support professional development, including topics such as entrepreneurship, capital formation, operations, marketing, business infrastructure, minority-owned certifications, and more. In-person events provide networking opportunities to build business relationships. MEDB’s STEM programs span the education to workforce pipeline from Keiki to Careers, to assure a resident-trained technically skilled workforce.

Maui Island: 99 Mahalani St., Wailuku, HI 96793 • Tel: 808-249-2990 • Email: micro@meoinc.org 

Molokai Branch: 380 Kolapa Pl., Kaunakakai, HI 96748 • Tel: 808-553-3216 • Email: molokai@meoinc.org

Micro-Enterprise Loan Program for low- and moderate-income people offering business loans from $500 to $50,000. Also, a six-week entrepreneurial course held six times a year on Maui (four times a year on Moloka‘i), business consulting services, and personal credit improvement programs.

Business advocacy, marketing and networking, seminars and training classes, business referrals.

MFTC offers food science services, as well as workshops and training sessions on food safety, food labeling, exporting to Japan, and other entrepreneurial business support. This nonprofit also oversees the County’s Kahikolu Plan, A Maui Watershed Protection Initiative  to reduce the island’s axis deer population and protect vital watersheds.

Promotes and sustains Hawaiian culture and seeks to improve the socioeconomic status of Native Hawaiians in business. Provides educational and cultural workshops, networking, leadership roles and community service.

This County of Maui online resource features an extensive list of businesses, products, services and activities that make “Maui Nui” – Maui, Moloka‘i and Lana‘i – no ka oi (the best). Free listings for Maui County businesses.

Provides business support, networking opportunities, and an environment where members can get together to find collaborative solutions to strengthen their businesses and our island economy and increase our Statewide presence.

Provides non-profit sponsorship for human services, charitable programs and community-building projects.

SCORE is a nonprofit association that provides free and confidential small business counseling by dedicated and experienced volunteer counselors.

Goodwill Hawaii’s WIOA Adult and Dislocated Worker program equips adults and others displaced from their job with the tools they need to secure and maintain competitive employment. Counselors provide one-on-one guidance and job coaching to assist participants in achieving their employment and career goals.

Check with your bank, financial institution and/or insurance provider on what programs are available for customers who are impacted by COVID-19.

The U.S. Treasury has established new tax relief programs for qualified businesses and entities impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. These include:

• Coronavirus-Related Paid Leave for Workers and Tax Credits for Small- and Mid-Size Businesses. If you employ fewer than 500 employees, you may be eligible for funds to provide them with paid leave, either for their own health needs or to care for family members. For more information on these tax credits, visit The IRS' Webpage On COVID-19 Employer Tax Credits.
• Business Tax Relief: Information and guidance on other coronavirus tax relief measures is available on the IRS' webpage, Coronavirus Tax Relief For Businesses And Tax-Exempt Entities.

Responsible for the administration of over $12 million in grants awarded by the County of Maui. Grants are awarded to organizations that provide services and programs to the community in the areas of social welfare, youth services, youth centers, homelessness, substance abuse, animal management, and other public service programs.

The SBA will pay 6 months of principal, interest, and any associated fees that borrowers owe for all current 7(a), 504, and Microloans in regular servicing status as well as new 7(a), 504, and Microloans disbursed prior to September 27, 2020. This relief is not available for Paycheck Protection Program loans or Economic Injury Disaster loans. SBA Borrowers: Contact your lender if you have any questions. Visit the SBA Debt Relief webpage for more information.

Nonprofits providing public assistance feedings during this pandemic may qualify for cost reimbursements under this Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grant program. Once your application is completed, you will be contacted by the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency (HIEMA). You should also attend a HIEMA webinar to get more information. FEMA assistance is provided at 75% federal cost share. For more information about the grant program, application form and instructional webinars, visit HIEMA’s FEMA Public Assistance Grant Program webpage.

Maui Economic Development Board (MEDB), the County of Maui Office of Economic Development, and various community partners have put together an online resource directory to support our islands’ small businesses. Whether you are looking to retool and/or respond to COVID-19, this directory offers a list of local service providers who can help you conduct your business safely, adapt and/or pivot your operations, and help you invest in technology infrastructure to expand virtual platforms, web-based marketing and e-commerce.

Helps both tenants and landlords who are struggling financially from the economic effects of COVID-19. Program can provide assistance towards rent or household utility bills going back to March 13, 2020, current bills, or future bills, depending on a household’s needs.  Households who have received previous rent or utility assistance from other COVID-19 relief programs and are in need of further assistance are also encouraged to apply. For information, click here. The Maui County Emergency Rental Assistance Program Help Line is(808) 873-4673.

Provides non-profit sponsorship for human services, charitable programs and community-building projects.

The EIDL program provides economic relief to businesses experiencing a temporary loss of revenue due to COVID-19. Its purpose is to help eligible organizations meet financial obligations and operating expenses that could have been met had the COVID-19 disaster not occurred. Visit the SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan webpage for more information on eligibility criteria, terms, FAQs, loan application and more.

Principal and interest payments on federally-held student loans have been automatically suspended through January 31, 2022. For more information about coronavirus relief and support for student loan borrowers, visit Consumer Finance Protection Bureau student loans.

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act provides relief for eligible organizations impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Under the CARES Act:

• The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) established several temporary funding programs for eligible small businesses, nonprofits, and U.S. agricultural businesses
• The U.S. Treasury extended coronavirus tax relief programs to eligible employers severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Resources:

• SBA Coronavirus Relief Options Webpage
• IRS Cornavirus Tax Relief For Businesses Webpage

Responsible for the administration of over $12 million in grants awarded by the County of Maui. Grants are awarded to organizations that provide services and programs to the community in the areas of social welfare, youth services, youth centers, homelessness, substance abuse, animal management, and other public service programs.

OED works in partnership with the community, business and government sectors to strengthen and diversify the economy by supporting existing businesses, and assist in the attraction, development and expansion of new businesses and events that will in turn provide new jobs for our community. Services include industry assistance; grants for programs, events and community projects; workforce development; and business resource centers on Maui, Moloka‘i and Lana‘i.

OED works in partnership with the community, business and government sectors to strengthen and diversify the economy by supporting existing businesses, and assist in the attraction, development and expansion of new businesses and events that will in turn provide new jobs for our community. Services include industry assistance; grants for programs, events and community projects; workforce development; and business resource centers on Maui, Moloka‘i and Lana‘i.

Program helps you gain confidence and skills to secure and maintain employment and become

financially independent. Includes group and individual sessions in a classroom setting and is designed to facilitate personal growth and self-reliance.

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If you have been impacted by COVID-19 and are quarantined and unable to work, or your workplace has been temporarily closed, assistance might be available through the State labor programs. The Department of Labor and Industrial Relations (DLIR) will do all that they can to ensure that impacted Hawaii workers receive the benefits for which they are eligible for.

Promote the prosperity and resilience of the Lana‘i business community, connectivity to our neighbor islands, and sustainable growth and opportunity for all.

Lokahi Pacific develops projects that enrich the economic climate of the county, increases the inventory of affordable and special needs housing, and ensures that residents participate in that enrichment and share in its benefits. Programs offered for start-up businesses include incubator offices, conference room, a training room, and a shared-use, licensed 2-station commercial kitchen in the Lokahi Pacific Business Incubator Program at the Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Pono Center, 62 N. Market St. Ste. 300 Wailuku; call (808) 442-3028.

An extension project of the County of Maui’s Office of Economic Development (OED), MCBRC serves as an entrepreneurial resource for new or existing business owners who need business assistance for operations within Maui County. Free business workshops held every month. The Maui American Job Center provides job search assistance, personal career planning services, training opportunities and HireNet Hawaii support.

The County of Maui’s Virtual Job Fair is an online resource for employers seeking workers, and for residents seeking employment and career opportunities. The website provides job search tools, career counseling, and information on career training opportunities, resume building, internships, college certificates/degrees, financial aid opportunities and more.

This project is a collaboration between the County of Maui’s Office of Economic Development, the Maui County Workforce Development Board and the University of Hawaii Maui College.

Provides non-profit sponsorship for human services, charitable programs and community-building projects.

The County of Maui’s Virtual Job Fair is an online resource for employers seeking workers, and for residents seeking employment and career opportunities. The website provides job search tools, career counseling, and information on career training opportunities, resume building, internships, college certificates/degrees, financial aid opportunities and more.

This project is a collaboration between the County of Maui's Office of Economic Development, the Maui County Workforce Development Board and the University of Hawaii Maui College.

The Maui American Job Center provides free services to employers and job-seekers, including unemployment guidance, job postings and job search assistance, training opportunities, career planning and other resources. Employers can post job openings and search through resumes for potential candidates.

Check with your bank, financial institution and/or insurance provider on what programs are available for customers who are impacted by COVID-19.

The U.S. Treasury has established new tax relief programs for qualified businesses and entities impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. These include:

• Coronavirus-Related Paid Leave for Workers and Tax Credits for Small- and Mid-Size Businesses. If you employ fewer than 500 employees, you may be eligible for funds to provide them with paid leave, either for their own health needs or to care for family members. For more information on these tax credits, visit The IRS' Webpage On COVID-19 Employer Tax Credits.
• Business Tax Relief: Information and guidance on other coronavirus tax relief measures is available on the IRS' webpage, Coronavirus Tax Relief For Businesses And Tax-Exempt Entities.

OED works in partnership with the community, business and government sectors to strengthen and diversify the economy by supporting existing businesses, and assist in the attraction, development and expansion of new businesses and events that will in turn provide new jobs for our community. Services include industry assistance; grants for programs, events and community projects; workforce development; and business resource centers on Maui, Moloka‘i and Lana‘i.

The SBA will pay 6 months of principal, interest, and any associated fees that borrowers owe for all current 7(a), 504, and Microloans in regular servicing status as well as new 7(a), 504, and Microloans disbursed prior to September 27, 2020. This relief is not available for Paycheck Protection Program loans or Economic Injury Disaster loans. SBA Borrowers: Contact your lender if you have any questions. Visit the SBA Debt Relief webpage for more information.

Maui Economic Development Board (MEDB), the County of Maui Office of Economic Development, and various community partners have put together an online resource directory to support our islands’ small businesses. Whether you are looking to retool and/or respond to COVID-19, this directory offers a list of local service providers who can help you conduct your business safely, adapt and/or pivot your operations, and help you invest in technology infrastructure to expand virtual platforms, web-based marketing and e-commerce.

An opportunity for Maui County businesses to share their kama’aina deals at no cost; for locals to take advantage of great discounts on staycations, meals, services and products. There is no cost for local businesses to participate.

The County of Maui’s Virtual Job Fair is an online resource for employers seeking workers, and for residents seeking employment and career opportunities. The website provides job search tools, career counseling, and information on career training opportunities, resume building, internships, college certificates/degrees, financial aid opportunities and more.

This project is a collaboration between the County of Maui’s Office of Economic Development, the Maui County Workforce Development Board and the University of Hawaii Maui College.

List of businesses, products, services and activities in Maui County

The EIDL program provides economic relief to businesses experiencing a temporary loss of revenue due to COVID-19. Its purpose is to help eligible organizations meet financial obligations and operating expenses that could have been met had the COVID-19 disaster not occurred. Visit the SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan webpage for more information on eligibility criteria, terms, FAQs, loan application and more.

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act provides relief for eligible organizations impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Under the CARES Act:

• The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) established several temporary funding programs for eligible small businesses, nonprofits, and U.S. agricultural businesses
• The U.S. Treasury extended coronavirus tax relief programs to eligible employers severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Resources:

• SBA Coronavirus Relief Options Webpage
• IRS Cornavirus Tax Relief For Businesses Webpage

The Maui American Job Center provides free services to employers and job-seekers, including unemployment guidance, job postings and job search assistance, training opportunities, career planning and other resources. Employers can post job openings and search through resumes for potential candidates.