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Business Hub

Our Grow Hawaiʻi Guide

Building a business can feel overwhelming, especially when the information you need is spread across dozens of websites and organizations.

The Grow Hawaiʻi Business Hub brings trusted business resources together in one easy-to-use place. It is designed to help Hawaiʻi entrepreneurs find practical support, make informed decisions, and connect with programs that can help them move forward.

Start where you are, explore what you need, and find the tools to grow.

New Business? Start Here.
Explore the Hub.

Hawaiʻi Business Registration & Compliance

  • State of Hawaiʻi Business Portal

    Register a business, file annual reports, search business registrations, and manage state business filings.

    Hawaiʻi Business Express

  • Hawaiʻi State Government Portal

    Central gateway to state agencies, permits, licenses, and government services.

    Hawaii.gov

  • Hawaiʻi Department of Taxation

    File taxes, manage General Excise Tax (GET), Transient Accommodations Tax (TAT), and business tax accounts.

    Hawaiʻi Tax Online

  • Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs

    Business registrations, professional licensing, and consumer protection information.

    DCCA

  • Business Registration Division

    Official business entity records, annual reports, and entity filings.

    BREG

Hawaiʻi Small Business Assistance

  • Hawaiʻi Small Business Development Center

    Free business advising, business planning assistance, financial projections, and training workshops.

    Hawaiʻi SBDC

  • Mana Up Hawaiʻi

    Accelerator program supporting Hawaiʻi product-based businesses and local brands.

    Mana Up

  • Chamber of Commerce Hawaiʻi

    Networking, advocacy, business education, and statewide business resources.

    Hawaii Chamber

  • Native Hawaiian Chamber of Commerce

    Business networking, cultural entrepreneurship, and Native Hawaiian business support.

    Native Hawaiian Chamber

Funding & Capital Access

  • Small Business Administration

    Loans, grants information, business counseling, certifications, and federal contracting resources.

    SBA

  • Kiva

    Crowdfunded microloans for entrepreneurs with flexible qualification requirements.

    Kiva U.S.

  • Pacific Gateway Center Lending Program

    Small business lending and technical assistance for Hawaiʻi entrepreneurs.

    Pacific Gateway

  • US Department of Agriculture Rural Development

    Rural business loans, grants, infrastructure funding, and agricultural support.

    USDA

  • Office of Hawaiian Affairs

    Business grants, technical assistance programs, and Native Hawaiian entrepreneur support.

    OHA

  • Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement

    Small business support programs, grants, lending initiatives, and economic development resources.

    CNHA

Federal Contracting & Procurement

  • System for Award Management

    Required registration for businesses seeking federal contracts and grants.

    SAM.GOV

  • SBA Contracting Programs

    Federal certifications and contracting opportunities.

    SBA.gov

  • SBA Subcontracting Network

    Find subcontracting opportunities with prime federal contractors.

    SubNet Database

  • Federal Spending Database

    Research who receives federal contracts and grants.

    USA Spending

Training, Coaching, & Mentorship

  • SCORE

    Free business mentoring, webinars, templates, and startup guidance from experienced business professionals.

    Score.org

  • SBA Learning Center

    Self-paced online courses covering startup, finance, marketing, and growth topics.

    SBA.gov

  • Coursera

    University-based business, marketing, finance, and entrepreneurship courses.

    Coursera

  • LinkedIn Learning

    Professional development and business skill training.

    LinkedIn

  • Google Digital Garage Archieve Resources

    Free digital marketing, AI, productivity, and business growth training.

    Grow With Google

Accounting & Financial Management

  • QuickBooks Resource Center

    Bookkeeping, accounting, payroll, and financial management education.

    QuickBooks

  • Wave Accounting

    Free accounting software and small business financial resources.

    Wave

  • IRS Small Business & Self-Employed Center

    Federal tax information, EIN applications, and tax compliance resources.

    IRS Small Business Center

Marketing & E-Commerce

  • Canva Design School

    Branding, social media, and graphic design training.

    Canva

  • MailChimp Resources

    Email marketing guides, templates, and customer engagement strategies.

    MailChimp

  • Shopify Learn

    E-commerce, online sales, and digital marketing education.

    Shopify

  • HubSpot Academy

    Free certifications in marketing, sales, customer service, and CRM management.

    HubSpot

Agriculture & Food Business Resources

  • University of Hawaiʻi CTAHR

    Agricultural research, farm business planning, crop production guidance, and extension services.

    CTAHR

  • Hawaiʻi Farm Bureau

    Advocacy, training, networking, and agricultural business support.

    HI Farm Bureau

  • USDA Beginning Farmers Resource Center

    Educational tools, financing, conservation programs, and technical assistance.

    USDA

  • National Center for Appropriate Technology

    Sustainable agriculture resources, business planning, and production guides.

    ATTRA Sustainable Ag

Workforce & Hiring

  • Workforce Connection Center (AJC)

    American Job Center workforce recruitment, training support, and employment services.

    HI Workforce Connection Ctr

  • Work Opportunity Tax Credit

    Federal tax credits for hiring individuals from targeted populations.

    WOTC Program

  • Hawaiʻi Department of Labor & Industrial Relations

    Labor laws, unemployment insurance, workers' compensation, and employment regulations.

    DLIR

Veteran Entrepreneurship

  • Veteran Business Outreach Center

    Business training, mentorship, and startup support for veterans.

    VBOC

  • Institute for Veterans & Military Families

    Entrepreneurship training, networking, and business growth programs for veterans.

    IVMF

  • Boots to Business

    An introduction to the skills, knowledge, and resources needed to launch a business, including steps for developing business concepts, how to develop a business plan, and information on SBA resources available to help.

    Boots to Business

New Entrepreneurs Start Here

  • State of Hawaiʻi Business Portal

    Register a business, file annual reports, search business registrations, and manage state business filings.

    Hawaiʻi Business Express

  • Hawaiʻi Department of Taxation

    File taxes, manage General Excise Tax (GET), Transient Accommodations Tax (TAT), and business tax accounts.

    Hawaiʻi Tax Online

  • Hawaiʻi Small Business Development Center

    Free business advising, business planning assistance, financial projections, and training workshops.

    Hawaiʻi SBDC

  • SCORE

    Free business mentoring, webinars, templates, and startup guidance from experienced business professionals.

    SCORE

  • Small Business Administration

    Loans, grants information, business counseling, certifications, and federal contracting resources.

    SBA

  • IRS Small Business & Self-Employed Center

    Federal tax information, EIN applications, and tax compliance resources.

    IRS Small Business Center

  • System for Award Management

    Required registration for businesses seeking federal contracts and grants.

    SAM.GOV

  • University of Hawaiʻi CTAHR

    Agricultural research, farm business planning, crop production guidance, and extension services.

    CTAHR

  • Kiva

    Crowdfunded microloans for entrepreneurs with flexible qualification requirements.

    Kiva U.S.

  • Google Digital Garage Archive Resources

    Free digital marketing, AI, productivity, and business growth training.

    Grow With Google