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The Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism is Hawaii’s resource center for economic and statistical data, business development opportunities, energy and conservation information, and foreign trade advantages.
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DBEDT Projects 1.7 Percent Growth for 2026
DBEDT released its first quarter of 2026 Statistical and Economic Report today. Following estimated growth of 2.6 percent in 2025, DBEDT projects Hawaii’s economy will grow 1.7 percent in 2026 and 1.8 percent for 2027.
Read More DBEDT Projects 1.7 Percent Growth for 2026State Warns Public About Misleading Solar Door-to-Door Sales
Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority — With National Consumer Protection Week underway, DBEDT and Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority, in partnership with the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Office of Consumer Protection, is warning residents about deceptive and misleading claims made by solar door-to-door sales representatives.
Read More State Warns Public About Misleading Solar Door-to-Door SalesDynamic Production Slate Kicks Off a Year of Opportunity for Hawaii’s Creative Economy and Film Industry Workforce
A robust production slate is in focus for Hawaii’s creative industries as the state ushers in a new comedy, a new season of supernatural thrills and the next installment of a beloved franchise, all being filmed here.
Read More Dynamic Production Slate Kicks Off a Year of Opportunity for Hawaii’s Creative Economy and Film Industry WorkforceSmall Business Regulatory Review Board to Conduct Its First Meeting on Maui
Small Business Regulatory Review Board — DBEDT's Small Business Regulatory Review Board will conduct its next monthly meeting on Maui on Thursday, March 19, 2026.
Read More Small Business Regulatory Review Board to Conduct Its First Meeting on MauiVisitor Spending and Visitor Arrivals Increased in January 2026
According to preliminary statistics from DBEDT, total spending by visitors in January 2026 was $2.26 billion (measured in nominal dollars), up 19.0 percent compared to January 2025.
Read More Visitor Spending and Visitor Arrivals Increased in January 2026Locally Made Food and Products Shine at Food and Product Innovation Network Day at State Capitol
Read More Entries from NewsAgribusiness Development Corp. — Local food and product vendors gathered today to show off their goods at the inaugural Food and Product Innovation Network Day at the Capitol.
Read More Locally Made Food and Products Shine at Food and Product Innovation Network Day at State Capitol
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