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HHFDC Recognized by the National Council of State Housing Agencies (NCSHA) for Quickly Standing Up a Housing Referral Program for Displaced Maui Residents
Hawaii Housing Finance & Development Corp. — HHFDC has received recognition from national housing experts for standing up the Hawaii Fire Relief Housing Program just days after last year’s wildfires that destroyed much of Lahaina and other parts of Maui.
HHFDC Recognized by the National Council of State Housing Agencies (NCSHA) for Quickly Standing Up a Housing Referral Program for Displaced Maui Residents
Digital Equity Innovation Awards Honors Those Helping to Close the Digital Divide in Hawaii
Hawaii Broadband and Digital Equity Office — In recognizing the work of individuals and organizations who help provide internet access and close the digital divide across the state of Hawaii, 18 recipients of the first-ever Digital Equity Innovation Awards (DEIA) were honored today.
Digital Equity Innovation Awards Honors Those Helping to Close the Digital Divide in Hawaii
August 2024 Visitor Arrivals Recovered 88.4 Percent Compared to Pre-Pandemic August 2019
August 2024 total visitor arrivals represent an 88.4 percent recovery compared to pre-pandemic August 2019 and total visitor spending was higher than August 2019.
August 2024 Visitor Arrivals Recovered 88.4 Percent Compared to Pre-Pandemic August 2019
Rescue: HI-Surf TV Series Rides High Ratings Wave, Taps Exclusively Hawaii Hires for Specialized Water Unit
Hawaii-based television series Rescue: HI-Surf is TV’s highest rated fall drama to debut in six years, with its September 22 premiere on FOX television network reaching 4.7 million viewers per Nielsen’s fast national ratings.
Rescue: HI-Surf TV Series Rides High Ratings Wave, Taps Exclusively Hawaii Hires for Specialized Water Unit
Hawaii August Unemployment Rate Remains at 2.9 Percent
DBEDT today announced that the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for August was 2.9 percent, the same for the third consecutive month.
Hawaii August Unemployment Rate Remains at 2.9 Percent
13th Annual Hawaii Small Business Fair Returns to Empower Local Entrepreneurs on September 28
The popular Hawaii Small Business Fair returns, offering an extensive array of resources and expert-led training sessions to empower local entrepreneurs as they launch and expand their businesses in Hawaii's dynamic and evolving business environment.
13th Annual Hawaii Small Business Fair Returns to Empower Local Entrepreneurs on September 28
DBEDT Keeps Economic Forecast Unchanged for 2024
DBEDT released its third quarter 2024 Statistical and Economic Report today. In the report, DBEDT kept its economic growth projections for 2024 unchanged from the previous quarter, at 1.3 percent.
DBEDT Keeps Economic Forecast Unchanged for 2024
July 2024 Visitor Statistics Showed Some Signs of Improvement in Tourism Industry
According to preliminary statistics from DBEDT, total visitor arrivals declined slightly but total visitor spending in July 2024 increased compared to July 2023.
July 2024 Visitor Statistics Showed Some Signs of Improvement in Tourism Industry
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