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Economic Recovery Continues in Hawaii Despite Possible Economic Recession in the Nation
DBEDT released its second quarter 2023 Statistical and Economic Report today.
Economic Recovery Continues in Hawaii Despite Possible Economic Recession in the Nation
April 2023 Arrivals Registered the Highest Recovery Rate Since the Pandemic
According to preliminary visitor statistics released by DBEDT, a total of 827,537 visitors arrived in the Hawaiian Islands in April 2023.
April 2023 Arrivals Registered the Highest Recovery Rate Since the Pandemic
Environmental Advisory Council Partners with U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
Office of Planning and Sustainable Development — The State of Hawaii has partnered with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to increase awareness about the USFWS’s Information for Planning and Consultation online tool.
Environmental Advisory Council Partners with U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
Hawaii’s April Unemployment Rate at 3.3 Percent
DBEDT today announced that the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for April was 3.3 percent, compared to 3.5 percent in March.
Hawaii’s April Unemployment Rate at 3.3 Percent
Japan is Open for Hawaii Business!
DBEDT is recruiting Hawaii companies to promote and sell Hawaii-made products at the Autumn 2023 Tokyo International Gift Show.
Japan is Open for Hawaii Business!
Par Hawaii Receives First Federal Approval to Produce Renewable Fuels in a Foreign-Trade Zone
In another first for Hawaii’s Foreign-Trade Zone program, Par Hawaii is the first refinery in the nation authorized to use renewable feedstock to produce renewable fuels under Foreign-Trade Zone procedures.
Par Hawaii Receives First Federal Approval to Produce Renewable Fuels in a Foreign-Trade Zone
Hawaii’s Tourism Industry was Healthy in March 2023
According to preliminary visitor statistics released by DBEDT, a total of 900,800 visitors arrived in the Hawaiian Islands in March 2023, an increase of 14.2 percent from March 2022.
Hawaii’s Tourism Industry was Healthy in March 2023
Statement by State Agribusiness Development Corporation Regarding the Passing of Executive Director James Nakatani
Agribusiness Development Corporation — The ADC board of directors and staff are deeply saddened by the sudden and unexpected passing of James “Jimmy” Nakatani, executive director of the State Agribusiness Development Corporation.
Statement by State Agribusiness Development Corporation Regarding the Passing of Executive Director James Nakatani
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