State of Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism

State of Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism DBEDT's efforts focus on the growth, diversification, and resiliency of Hawai‘i’s economy. Hotel Street
Honolulu, HI 96813

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Congratulations to all the awardees, including Hawaiʻi Housing Finance and Development Corporation - HHFDC’s Finance Bra...
09/16/2026

Congratulations to all the awardees, including Hawaiʻi Housing Finance and Development Corporation - HHFDC’s Finance Branch for being recognized as the State Team of the Year! 👏

📸 by Small Business Regulatory Review Board 🌺 Please join us in welcoming Roseann Freitas to the Small Business Regulat...
09/16/2026

📸 by Small Business Regulatory Review Board
🌺 Please join us in welcoming Roseann Freitas to the Small Business Regulatory Review Board!

Roseann brings experience in business, communications, marketing, and community engagement. Throughout her career, she has connected businesses with government agencies, media and community partners while supporting brand development and strategic growth.

Her professional experience includes roles with the Building Industry Association of Hawai‘i and Better Business Bureau Great West + Pacific.

We look forward to the collaborative approach and business perspective Roseann will bring to the SBRRB.

Aloha, Roseann!

📸 from Hawaii FTZ.HIgov History of FTZ9 | 1985 📜In 1985, Hawai‘i Foreign-Trade Zone No. 9 reached another first with can...
09/14/2026

📸 from Hawaii FTZ.HIgov
History of FTZ9 | 1985 📜

In 1985, Hawai‘i Foreign-Trade Zone No. 9 reached another first with can making and food canning operations by Dole Processed Food Company in Subzone 9C.

The following year, Maui Pineapple Co. Ltd. became the second such operation within FTZ9, operating in Subzone 9D.

These milestones continued to expand the types of manufacturing and food processing activities taking place within Hawai‘i’s Foreign-Trade Zone program.

Hawai‘i’s visitor industry affects our economy, communities, natural resources, and cultural spaces.Long-term planning r...
09/14/2026

Hawai‘i’s visitor industry affects our economy, communities, natural resources, and cultural spaces.

Long-term planning requires careful consideration of how tourism serves Hawaiʻis residents, communities and visitors.

What priorities should guide Hawaiʻi’s visitor industry in the years ahead? Share your thoughts in the comments.

09/13/2026

The County of Kaua'i has built a new website for Hurricane Lowell recovery.

Head to kauairecovers.org for repair updates, damage reports, storm debris cleanup, asking for help, volunteering, donations and more.

09/13/2026
📊 Hawai‘i by the Numbers: Tourism Market DashboardDBEDT’s Tourism Market Dashboard brings together data on visitor arriv...
09/11/2026

📊 Hawai‘i by the Numbers: Tourism Market Dashboard

DBEDT’s Tourism Market Dashboard brings together data on visitor arrivals, spending, islands visited, visitor characteristics, and market trends over time.

Explore the dashboard: https://dbedt.hawaii.gov/economic/tourism-dashboard/

09/11/2026

There’s still time to be part of something beautiful! 🎨 Join us for Community Painting Day and add your mark to a piece of Aloha Stadium history alongside artist Solomon Robert Nui Enos and our community. All ages are welcome — come help us paint the next chapter. 💙

The Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism has released its third quarter 2026 Statistical and Economi...
09/10/2026

The Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism has released its third quarter 2026 Statistical and Economic Report.

DBEDT projects Hawai‘i’s economy to grow 1.3% in 2026, with growth expected to gradually improve to 1.6% in 2027 and 1.8% in 2028 and 2029.

The report highlights continued support from construction, health care, and visitor spending, along with the broader trends shaping Hawai‘i’s economic outlook.

Read the full report: https://dbedt.hawaii.gov/economic/qser/

📸 by Small Business Regulatory Review Board 📅 The next Small Business Regulatory Review Board meeting is September 17.J...
09/10/2026

📸 by Small Business Regulatory Review Board
📅 The next Small Business Regulatory Review Board meeting is September 17.

Join us in person or online to learn more about proposed rules and regulatory issues that may affect Hawai‘i’s small business community.

Meeting Details:
• Date: Thursday, September 17, 2026
• Time: 10 a.m.
• Location: Capitol Modern Building, Conference Room 436
• Agenda, Zoom link & details: https://sbrrb.hawaii.gov/meetings

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