Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism

<a href="http://dbedt.hawaii.gov/economic/data_reports/mei/">Monthly Economic Indicators<br /><span>Read More<i class="icon-signin"></i></span></a>

<a href="https://youtu.be/kSKHhsqfS_Q#new_tab">Hawaii-Hokkaido Sister-State Relationship Signing & Reception<br /><span>Read More<i class="icon-signin"></i></span></a>

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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

International Students in Hawaii Spent $225 Million in 2016/17

DBEDT released a report today, which analyzes the impact of international students on Hawaii’s economy. DBEDT’s Research and Economic Analysis Division (READ) created the report, while the Business Development & Support Division (BDSD) leads the state’s efforts for international student exchange.

DBEDT and Study Hawaii Educational Consortium to Launch New Program for International Student Exchange

MEDIA ADVISORY — DBEDT will launch a new program aimed at attracting and promoting more international student exchange in Hawaii.

PISCES and Honeybee Robotics Receive $119K NASA STTR Grant

Pacific International Space Center for Exploration Systems — PISCES and Honeybee Robotics, Ltd. have received a $118,690 NASA Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) grant to jointly develop an In-Situ Resource Utilization (ISRU) technology that could launch the future of space settlement.

Name Change Approved for HTDC

Hawaii Technology Development Corp. — Recognizing Hawaii’s evolving technology environment and advances in the state’s innovation industry, the High Technology Development Corporation is changing its name to the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation.