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Provides assistance and advice to start or operate a business in the State of Hawaii. Issues government licenses and permits to start a business, such as general excise tax licenses, business and trade name registration and employer registration. Offers information on business assistance, alternative financing, counseling and workshops provided by other agencies.

The Patsy T. Mink Center for Business & Leadership (MCBL) was established by YWCA O‘ahu, the U.S. Small Business Administration and a community of partners to become the only Women’s Business Center (WBC) in Hawai‘i. WBCs are designed to assist women in starting and growing small businesses, and seek to “level the playing field” for women entrepreneurs who still face unique obstacles in the business world. MCBL is named in honor of Patsy T. Mink for her dedication to helping women through legislative reforms. She was a transformative leader and a national voice for gender equality, education, peace, and so much more. MCBL's mission is to equip women to become successful entrepreneurs and leaders by providing one-on-one business counseling, innovative workshops and unique, specialized programs in a nurturing environment.

Provides a business library serving state of Hawaii. Services include: Walk-in library research, Internet access (free), digital and print reference, in-depth research (fee-based), inter-library loan, company information, startup information, statistics, demographics, trade information, web help, and misc. information questions related to business. Maui County Data Book published here. Other Statistical Products available also.

Provides office space, shared equipment and facilities, and business assistance for technology start-up companies.