Hawai'i State Online link to Business is the gateway with links to starting/running a business, doing business with the government, employer and employee information, tax information, state assistance for business, and other helpful tools.   

Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism is the business portal for the State that links to business resources, a how-to start and grow a business, find financing, statistics and economic information, advantages for, and Hawaii's growth industries.
Contact Information
(808) 586-2423
250 South Hotel St.
Honolulu, HI 96813  
library@dbedt.hawaii.gov

• Start and Grow a Business will give you a how-to overview of the State's business efforts.
• The Research and Economic Analysis Division Statistics and Economic Information provides the economic and statistical expertise that guides State economic development efforts.
• Quarterly Statistical & Economic Report provides concise statistical and economic information from the Research and Economic Analysis Division.

Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs upholds fairness in the marketplace and monitors professional and  vocational licensing, business registrations, cable television, financial institutions, Office of Administrative Hearings, consumer advocacy, insurance, Officer of Consumer  Protection, and Regulated Industries Complaint Office. 
Contact Information
(808) 587-1234
Leiopapa A Kamehameha Building
235 South Beretania Street
Honolulu, HI 96813
dcca@dcca.hawaii.gov

• Business Registration Division maintains the business registry for all corporations, limited liability companies, general partnerships, limited partnerships and limited liability partnerships conducting business activities in the State. The Business 
  Contact Information
  (808) 586-2744
  335 Merchant Street
  Honolulu, HI 96813
  breg@dcca.hawaii.gov

Business Research Library Small Business Links to publications and statistics concerning businesses in Hawaii, starting a business, statistics, small business counseling, small business loans and capital, foreign trade, email newsletters, economic indicators, Hawaii Business directories, and Hawaii newspapers/journals.
blr@hawaii-sbdc.org

The Department of Labor and Industrial Relations is responsible for ensuring and increasing the economic security and productivity of Hawaii’s workers. 
Contact Information
(808) 586-8842
Princess Keelikolani Bldg.
830 Punchbowl Street
Honolulu, HI 96813
dlir-info@dlir.state.hi.us

Long recognized for its Asia-Pacific focus, the College of Business Administration offers a wide variety of degree, certificate and executive programs featuring fresh, leading-edge courses in entrepreneurship and e-commerce.
Contact Information
(808) 956-8215
2404 Maile Way
Honolulu, HI 96822
business@hawaii.edu

University of Hawaii at Manoa College of Business Administration Pacific Business Center Program works with private businesses, government agencies and community development organizations to enhance economic diversification and develop new opportunities for businesses.
Contact Information
(808) 956-6286
2404 Maile Way, A413
Honolulu, HI 96822
pbcp@hawaii.edu

Local Counties

National/Federal

PowerReporting on Business is edited by Bill Dedman, a correspondent for The Boston Globe.

 United States Small Business Association strives to aid, counsel, assist and protect the interests of small business concerns.
Contact Information
Hawaii District Office
(808) 541-2990
300 Ala Moana Blvd, Room 2-235
Box 50207
Honolulu, HI 96850
candace.hahn@sba.gov

Internal Revenue Service Small Business in the state for the self-employed small businessman includes information on doing business in Hawaii, taxation, employer links and general information.
Contact Information
Honolulu
(808) 539-2099
300 Ala Moana Blvd.
Honolulu, HI 96850

Hilo
(808) 933-6973
101 Aupuni St.
Hilo, HI 96720

Maui
(808) 242-6450
2050 Main St,
Wailuku, HI  96793

FirstGov Government Benefits, Grants and Financial Aid is the official U.S. gateway connecting the world to all U.S. government information and services.
Contact Information
1 (800) FED INFO (1-800-333-4636)
U.S. General Services Administration
1800 F Street, NW, Washington, DC 20405
FirstGov  

Non-Profit Organizations

The Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii is Hawaii’s premier authority on business in the Islands, and works on behalf of members and the business community to improve the state’s economic climate and help businesses thrive.
Contact Information
(808) 545-4300
1132 Bishop Street, Suite 402
Honolulu, HI 96813
info@cochawaii.org

Hawaii Business Research Library is a statewide research service on behalf of small businesses.
Contact Information
(808) 875-2400   
Toll free (Hawaii only): 1-800-509-3100
Maui Research and Technology Park
590 Lipoa Parkway, Suite 136
Kihei, HI 96753-6900
hbrl@hbrl-sbdc.org

Small Business Resource Center is a one-stop section that links Hawaii Small Business owners or those thinking of starting a business to resources available in Hawaii.

About this project, prepared by Diane Nakashima for the University of Hawaii at Manoa Communications Program, May 2005. If you have any questions or comments, please contact Diane. These links may become out-of-date before an opportunity to update. Revised 04/25/05.