Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism

Charting the Course for Hawaii's Recovery

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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

Hawaii May See Double Digit Economic Downturn in 2020

DBEDT released its second quarter 2020 Statistical and Economic Report today. In the report, DBEDT projected that Hawaii’s economic growth will fall by 12.1 percent in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

HSEO Launches Web Page to Share Information on New Round of Renewable Projects

Hawaii State Energy Office — HSEO launched a web page today to provide information on the 13 solar-plus-storage and three standalone storage projects announced by the Hawaiian Electric Companies.

HTDC Awards $2M in Grants to 42 Local Tech & Manufacturing Companies

Hawaii Technology Development Corp. — HTDC announced that it has awarded nearly $2 million in grants to 42 local technology and manufacturing companies for fiscal year 2020.

Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority Board Approves GEMS Loan Deferrals

Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority — HGIA's Board of Directors has approved an emergency postponement of loan payments for GEMS Program direct loans and on-bill loans in an effort to lessen the financial impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on residents and businesses in Hawaii.

SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program Announced

Update: March 18, 2020 — SBA’s Office of Disaster Assistance is coordinating with the Hawaii Governor’s Office to certify the state for Economic Injury Disaster Loan Assistance.