Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism

Small Business Regulatory Review Board — DBEDT's Small Business Regulatory Review Board is pleased to announce enhancements to the SBRRB website that will make it simpler for small business owners and other users to navigate government regulations.

Hawaii State Energy Office — The Hawaii State Energy Office is seeking input on federal funding opportunities under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.

According to preliminary visitor statistics released by DBEDT, total visitor spending as measured by nominal dollars was $1.71 billion in August 2022.

Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corp. — The Hale Kalele/Hale Hilinai complex has been honored by the American Planning Association Hawaii Chapter with its 2021 Best Practice Award.

DBEDT today announced that the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for August was 4.1 percent, compared to the revised rate of 4.0 percent in July.