56 | The Source HAWAI‘I ISLAND County of Hawai‘i hawaiicounty.gov Local government site with civic info, plus Enterprise Zone maps and business development programs. Hawai‘i Island Economic Development Board hiedb.org Specializes in facilitating federal resource programs and implements economic development projects. Island of Hawai‘i Visitors Bureau gohawaii.com/hawaii-island Hawai‘i Island travel information and calendar of events. STATEWIDE Dept. of Commerce & Consumer Affairs cca.hawaii.gov Business registration, professional and vocational licensing and Regulated Industries Complaint Office. Hawai‘i Export Assistance Center export.gov/hawaii Participate in the global marketplace with information on trade, tariffs & counseling. Hawai‘i Technology Development Corporation htdc.org/about HTDC has partnered with state and local government agencies to create new infrastructure to support the growing tech and innovation economy. Small Business Development Center hisbdc.org The SBDC Network provides resources for starting or expanding a business. State of Hawai‘i hawaii.gov One-stop portal for state services. University of Hawai‘i hawaii.edu Hawai‘i’s public system of higher education. UH College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources ctahr.hawaii.edu Provides instruction, research and outreach for various local industries. NATIONWIDE National Federation of Independent Business nfib.com Small business advocacy group that supports America’s free enterprise system. SCORE score.org Nonprofit offers confidential advice for entrepreneurs. USDA Rural Development rd.usda.gov Offering loans and grants for economic development and rural community services and infrastructure. U.S. Dept. of Commerce commerce.gov Find links to commerce bureaus including census, economic analysis, economic development, patent & trademark office, international trade administration. U.S. Small Business Administration sba.gov Learn how to start and finance your own small business; HUB Zone certification and Internet-based Small Business Training Network. About The Source Business Resources Outrigger canoe paddlers in Kailua Bay with Moku‘aikaua Church and Hulihe‘e Palace in the background. Business can be challenging, but know that you are not paddling your canoe alone. Here are some helpful resources. Find more at kona-kohala.com.
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