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HTDC Breaks Ground on Entrepreneurs’ Sandbox Facility in Kakaako, Set to be Complete in July 2019

Hawaii Technology Development Corp. — A groundbreaking ceremony today marked the start of construction on the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation’s (HTDC) Entrepreneurs’ Sandbox facility in Kakaako.

Media Advisory: HTDC to Break Ground on the Entrepreneurs’ Sandbox Facility

Hawaii Technology Development Corp. — A groundbreaking ceremony will mark the start of construction on the HTDC Entrepreneurs’ Sandbox Facility in Kakaako.

New Report Shows Different Characteristics in Hawaii’s Working Population Among Industries

DBEDT released a report today, “Hawaii’s Working Population: An Analysis by Industry 2012-2016,” which shows the general demographic, social, and economic characteristics of Hawaii working population by industry.

Local Tech and Manufacturing Companies Contributed More Than $1 Billion to Hawaii’s Economy, HTDC Annual Survey Finds

Hawaii Technology Development Corp. — Local small businesses boosted the state’s economy with an estimated total economic impact of $1.05 billion in 2017, according to the HTDC Annual Economic Impact Report of companies benefiting from HTDC programs.