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Hawaii Economic Growth Remains Low for 2024 as Recovery Continues
DBEDT released its fourth quarter 2023 Statistical and Economic Report today.
Hawaii Economic Growth Remains Low for 2024 as Recovery Continues
Total Visitor Arrivals and Visitor Spending Declined for the Third Straight Month Compared to 2022
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.
Total Visitor Arrivals and Visitor Spending Declined for the Third Straight Month Compared to 2022
‘Tis the Season to Support Local: Celebrate the Holidays by Purchasing Locally Made Products
As the holiday season approaches, DBEDT urges Hawaii residents and visitors alike to celebrate the spirit of giving by supporting local businesses.
‘Tis the Season to Support Local: Celebrate the Holidays by Purchasing Locally Made Products
Governor Green Renews Call for Homeowners to Help Maui Survivors Through the Hawaii Fire Relief Housing Program
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.
Governor Green Renews Call for Homeowners to Help Maui Survivors Through the Hawaii Fire Relief Housing Program
Hawaii October Unemployment Rate at 2.9 Percent
DBEDT today announced that the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for October was 2.9 percent, compared to 2.8 percent in September.
Hawaii October Unemployment Rate at 2.9 Percent
DBEDT Encourages Hawaii Small Businesses to Complete Annual Fed Credit Survey
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.
DBEDT Encourages Hawaii Small Businesses to Complete Annual Fed Credit Survey
Hawaii Takes Flight at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport for its First-ever Hawaii Pop-up
DBEDT and Mana Up today announced the launch of a Hawaii-themed pop-up retail shop featuring Hawaii products at Tokyo's Haneda Airport.
Hawaii Takes Flight at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport for its First-ever Hawaii Pop-up
HHFDC Board Appoints Dean Minakami as Executive Director
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.
HHFDC Board Appoints Dean Minakami as Executive Director
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