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MEDIA ADVISORY: DBEDT Hosts Third Annual Hawaii-Made Conference for Island Manufacturers and Producers
DBEDT will host the third annual Hawaii-Made Conference to provide food and beverage manufacturers, retailers, wholesalers and policymakers with tools and insights to help grow Hawaii’s product-based economy.
MEDIA ADVISORY: DBEDT Hosts Third Annual Hawaii-Made Conference for Island Manufacturers and ProducersVisitor Industry Expanded in March 2025
According to preliminary statistics from DBEDT, total visitor arrivals and total visitor spending in March 2025 increased in comparison to March 2024.
Visitor Industry Expanded in March 2025A Community-Led Pathway Toward Maui’s Economic Recovery and Future
DBEDT and the County of Maui Office of Economic Development are proud to announce the completion of the Maui Economic Recovery Commission report, “A Community-Led Pathway Toward Maui’s Economic Recovery and Future".
A Community-Led Pathway Toward Maui’s Economic Recovery and FutureDBEDT Hosts Third Annual Hawaii-Made Conference for Island Manufacturers and Producers
DBEDT's Business Development and Support Division will host the third annual Hawaii-Made Conference on Tuesday, May 20, at the Hawaii Convention Center.
DBEDT Hosts Third Annual Hawaii-Made Conference for Island Manufacturers and ProducersHawaii March Unemployment Rate at 2.9 Percent
DBEDT today announced that the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for March was 2.9 percent, compared to 3.0 in February.
Hawaii March Unemployment Rate at 2.9 PercentVisitor Spending Increased in February 2025
According to preliminary statistics from DBEDT, there were 240,525 total visitors in Hawaii on any given day in February 2025, which was an increase from February 2024, but fewer than pre-pandemic February 2019.
Visitor Spending Increased in February 2025Hawaii February Unemployment Rate Remains at 3.0 Percent
DBEDT today announced that the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for February was 3.0 percent, the same as the previous seven consecutive months.
Hawaii February Unemployment Rate Remains at 3.0 PercentCBED Program Awards Grant to INPEACE to Support Native Hawaiian Businesses at 2025 Merrie Monarch Festival
Read More Entries from NewsThe DBEDT Community-Based Economic Development Program has awarded an $8,000 grant to the Institute for Native Pacific Education and Culture (INPEACE) Center for Entrepreneurship.
CBED Program Awards Grant to INPEACE to Support Native Hawaiian Businesses at 2025 Merrie Monarch Festival
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Deputy Director
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