Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism

Hawaii State Energy Office — The U.S. Department of Energy today announced two technology demonstration projects proposed by the Hawaii State Energy Office in partnership with Kauai Island Utility Cooperative will receive more than $17.9 million in funding.

Maui small businesses hit by this summer's wildfires are getting financial support to participate in this year's Hawaiian Airlines Made in Maui County Festival.

DBEDT has been awarded a $3.2 million dollar grant from the Department of Defense, Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation.

Hawaii Technology Development Corp. — In anticipation of National Manufacturing Day, state legislators and business leaders participated in an islandwide tour of local manufacturing businesses yesterday.

DBEDT invites Hawaii manufacturers wanting to enter the Japan market to join a FREE webinar about the 2024 Hankyu Hawaii Fair on Tuesday, October 17 from 3:00 – 4:30 p.m.