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New Hawaii Fire Relief Program Flyer Spotlights Need for More Property Owner ParticipationPosted on December 20, 2023 in News
Hawaii Housing Finance & Development Corp. — A new flyer spotlights the urgent need for more property owners to offer up their homes and dwelling units through the Hawaii Fire Relief Housing Program.
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Hawaii Economic Growth Remains Low for 2024 as Recovery ContinuesPosted on December 11, 2023 in News
DBEDT released its fourth quarter 2023 Statistical and Economic Report today.
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Total Visitor Arrivals and Visitor Spending Declined for the Third Straight Month Compared to 2022Posted on November 30, 2023 in News
According to preliminary statistics from DBEDT, both visitor arrivals and visitor spending declined for the third straight month compared to 2022, as Hawaii's visitor industry continued to feel the impact of the August Lahaina wildfires.
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‘Tis the Season to Support Local: Celebrate the Holidays by Purchasing Locally Made ProductsPosted on November 22, 2023 in News
As the holiday season approaches, DBEDT urges Hawaii residents and visitors alike to celebrate the spirit of giving by supporting local businesses.
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Governor Green Renews Call for Homeowners to Help Maui Survivors Through the Hawaii Fire Relief Housing ProgramPosted on November 21, 2023 in News
Hawaii Housing Finance & Development Corp. — State housing officials announced today that the Hawaii Fire Relief Housing Program has helped find more permanent housing for more than 500 Maui families who lost their homes due to the August wildfires.
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Hawaii October Unemployment Rate at 2.9 PercentPosted on November 16, 2023 in News
DBEDT today announced that the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for October was 2.9 percent, compared to 2.8 percent in September.
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DBEDT Encourages Hawaii Small Businesses to Complete Annual Fed Credit SurveyPosted on November 14, 2023 in News
Small businesses are critical to the US economy. But data on small businesses is limited. Through the annual Small Business Credit Survey, the Federal Reserve Banks capture one-of-a-kind data on small businesses.
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Hawaii Takes Flight at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport for its First-ever Hawaii Pop-upPosted on November 13, 2023 in News
DBEDT and Mana Up today announced the launch of a Hawaii-themed pop-up retail shop featuring Hawaii products at Tokyo's Haneda Airport.
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HHFDC Board Appoints Dean Minakami as Executive DirectorPosted on November 9, 2023 in News
Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corp. — Dean Minakami was unanimously appointed by the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation Board of Directors today to serve as HHFDC executive director.
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Total Visitor Arrivals and Visitor Spending Decreased for the Second Consecutive Month Compared to 2022Posted on October 30, 2023 in News
According to preliminary statistics from DBEDT, both visitor arrivals and visitor spending decreased for the second consecutive month compared to 2022.
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