Business

This section is under development.  Below are state-wide resources, as well as links to specific businesses that we have found on the web and found interesting or useful.  Also, there are links to business link pages for each of the major islands.

General

• Hawai'i Small Business Development Center Network - their mission statement: "To stimulate the economy and help individuals statewide by developing entrepreneurial skills among small businesses and the broader community through counseling, training, research, advocacy and other resources and activities."
• The Chamber of Commerce of Hawai'i - "Hawaii’s premier authority on business in the Islands."
• Hawaii Attractions Association - "a nonprofit organization composed of Hawaii's premier attractions and is dedicated to providing an assurance of quality and serving with aloha."
• Hawaii Restaurant Guide - guide based on cuisine and island by alternative-hawaii.com.
• Hawaii Ecotourism Association - "Preserving Hawaii's unique environment and culture through responsible travel."
• Hawaii Information Service - real estate database designed for potential consumers.  Can sort by island, etc.
• Hawai‘i Tourism Authority - "These pages contain information on tourism development and policy in Hawaii."

Specific Businesses

• Ancient Explorations - "specializes in cultural tours of Hawai’i that also encompass history, archeology, geology, environment, and the present day struggles of the Native Hawaiians."
• Authentic Hawaiian Foods and Tropical Plants - need luau leaves? Ti Leaves? Check this site out. They're from Florida, but if you're not from the Islands - they might be a useful site to look at....
• Bess Press - awesome local press - lots of Hawaii-related books.
• Chris Da Clown - Hawaiian, Pidgin-speaking clown who can be hired to keep the keiki happy!
• Coconut Info® Software and Publishing - these folks do Hawai'i oriented software and audio titles - everything from the Hawai'ian language to local tide charts.
• Coffee Times - 100% Pure Kona Coffee - coffee producer with a great, informative website.
• Crackseeds Plus - I've not done business with these folks, but I've seen them recommended many times for their ono snacks!
• Hale Ku'ai, a Native Hawaiian Cooperative Store - "specializes in original, handcrafted product made by native Hawaiians in the Hawaiian Islands."
• Hula Heaven, Kona Hawaii - The finest new & vintage aloha shirts and Hawaiiana collectibles  - cool stuff!
• HulaNet - Your Po'e Upena
- offering internet access.  These folks have an interesting site!
• Maui Nei - cultural tourism company specific to Maui.
• NativeBooksHawaii.com - in Honolulu.
• Best Luaus in Hawaii - info on luaus on Maui and Kaua'i.

Business Links by Island