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Hawaii August Unemployment Rate Remains at 2.7 Percent
DBEDT today announced that the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for August was 2.7 percent, the same as in July.
Hawaii August Unemployment Rate Remains at 2.7 PercentDBEDT Invites Hawaii Product Manufacturers to Exhibit at the Winter Fancyfaire in San Diego
The Fancy Food Show Features Educational Sessions and Opportunities to Connect with Leading Buyers and Exhibitors.
DBEDT Invites Hawaii Product Manufacturers to Exhibit at the Winter Fancyfaire in San DiegoDBEDT Forecasts Gradual Growth, Stronger Recovery by 2027
DBEDT today released its third quarter 2025 Statistical and Economic Report, forecasting Hawaii’s economy to expand by 1.3 percent in 2025, a small upward revision from its previous forecast.
DBEDT Forecasts Gradual Growth, Stronger Recovery by 2027Visitor Spending and Visitor Arrivals Declined in July 2025
According to preliminary statistics from DBEDT, total visitor arrivals and total visitor spending in July 2025 declined compared to the same month last year.
Visitor Spending and Visitor Arrivals Declined in July 2025DBEDT Releases 2024 State of Hawaii Data Book
DBEDT today released the 2024 edition of the State of Hawaii Data Book. The Data Book is the 57th edition of its series.
DBEDT Releases 2024 State of Hawaii Data BookHawaii July Unemployment Rate at 2.7 Percent
DBEDT today announced that the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for July was 2.7 percent, compared to 2.8 percent in June.
Hawaii July Unemployment Rate at 2.7 PercentDBEDT Welcomes Seth Colby as Chief State Economist
DBEDT has appointed Seth Colby, Ph.D., as its chief state economist. In his new role, Colby serves as the administrator for the DBEDT Research and Economic Analysis Division.
DBEDT Welcomes Seth Colby as Chief State EconomistState Agribusiness Development Corporation Board of Directors Elects New Leadership, Welcomes New Member from Kauai
Read More Entries from NewsAgribusiness Development Corp. — The Hawaii Agribusiness Development Corporation Board of Directors has elected Jayson Watts as its new chair, signaling a renewed commitment to strategic leadership, critical infrastructure investment and long-term land stewardship.
State Agribusiness Development Corporation Board of Directors Elects New Leadership, Welcomes New Member from Kauai
James Kunane Tokioka
Director
Dane K. Wicker
Deputy Director
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