Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism

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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

State Unveils New Online Tool to Assess Potential of Contaminated Sites for Renewable Energy Development

Hawaii State Energy Office — The State of Hawaii has launched a new online mapping tool as part of its Hawaii Brightfields Initiative.

Economic Forecasts for Next Few Years Remain Unchanged

DBEDT raised its economic growth forecast for 2019 by one-tenth of a percentage point from the third quarter forecast to 1.2 percent and kept the growth rates for the next three years unchanged at a range between 1.2 and 1.3 percent.

Creative Lab Hawaii Announces Seven Selected Fellows to Attend and Pitch Projects at American Film Market 2019

DBEDT's Creative Industries Division (CID) continues to grow opportunities for Hawaii’s entrepreneurs.

Creative Lab Hawaii Invites Community to Indigenous Storytellers Panel and Discussion

Creative Lab Hawaii, founded by the DBEDT's Creative Industries Division (CID), will host an Indigenous Storytellers Panel and Discussion on Saturday, November 16, 2019.

Hawaii One of Four States Selected for Energy Security Exercise

Hawaii State Energy Office — Hawaii was one of four states selected by the National Governors Association to participate in a state-focused technical assistance project to enhance their experiences in the GridEx V energy security exercise.