Information Resources
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The Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism is Hawaii’s resource center for economic and statistical data, business development opportunities, energy and conservation information, and foreign trade advantages.
What’s New
Creative Lab Hawaii Music Immersive Finalists to Showcase Talents at TAXI Road Rally 2018
Opening revenue and creativity channels for Hawaii’s musicians, Creative Lab Hawaii (CLH) is proud to announce four finalists from its 2018 Music Immersive program will attend TAXI Road Rally.
DBEDT Launches 2019 HiSTEP Export Promotion Program
DBEDT launched the 2019 Hawaii State Trade Expansion Program (HiSTEP), a comprehensive program designed to assist Hawaii small businesses to increase their exports.
Creative Lab Hawaii Announces Immersive Program Fellows to Attend Prestigious American Film Market for 2018
Strengthening industry access for Hawaii’s creative entrepreneurs, DBEDT's Creative Industries Division announces selected fellows of the Creative Lab Hawaii Immersive Program who will participate in the world’s largest motion picture business event at the 2018 American Film Market.
HTDC’s MAP Grant Helps Pacific Biodiesel with Manufacturing Expenses on Oahu, Hawaii Island
Hawaii Technology Development Corp. — HTDC provided more than $900,000 in grant funds to 29 Hawaii-based manufacturing companies in June.
Media Advisory: Celebrate Manufacturing Day with “Made in Hawaii” Company Tours on Friday, Oct. 5
Read More Entries from NewsHawaii Technology Development Corp. — Learn about Hawaii’s growing manufacturing industry and its wide range of job opportunities by touring leading local manufacturers on Friday, Oct. 5.
DISASTER LOAN ASSISTANCE
Kilauea Volcanic Eruption & Earthquakes
Low-Cost Loans for Lava Flow Impacted Small Businesses! Has your business been harmed by the Kilauea Lava Flow? CLICK HERE for information and applications!
As a result of the President’s major disaster declaration, applications for disaster remediation loans as a result of the Kilauea lava flow may be filed with the US Small Business Administration.
Application Filing Deadlines:
- Economic Injury: March 14, 2019
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- Hawaii Housing Finance & Development Corp.
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- Hawaii Technology Development Corp.
- Hawaii Tourism Authority
- Land Use Commission
- Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii Authority
- Office of Planning
- Pacific International Space Center for Exploration Systems
- Small Business Regulatory Review Board
