This has been a busy and productive year for DBEDT. Our team has worked across divisions and agencies to advance priorities tied to economic resilience, affordability and opportunity. This newsletter reflects strong collaboration with state and county agencies, community organizations, private sector partners and the many stakeholders who share their time, expertise and trust.
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This month’s newsletter highlights how DBEDT and our partners are turning plans into results for Hawaii – strengthening local food systems, helping families and small businesses manage energy costs, and creating spaces for innovation in agriculture and energy. Mahalo for your continued support of DBEDT’s work to expand opportunities for Hawaii’s people, communities, and businesses.
In this edition, we’re spotlighting partnerships that create tangible benefits for Hawaii. Engagements with Taiwan are expanding work in culture, sustainability, biotechnology, smart agriculture, and tourism. In Japan, clean energy agreements and renewed ties with Okinawa align with our path to decarbonization. At home, we are investing in opportunities for small businesses, like the HI-CAP program. Mahalo for your continued support of DBEDT’s mission.
This issue features the Hawaii State Data Book, the 2025 Q3 Statistical and Economic Report, and our interactive Tourism Forecast dashboard. Regular updates track labor markets, tax revenues, construction, visitor activity, Maui’s recovery, and monthly energy trends. New work includes the Population by Race dashboard, ACS 2024 Hawaii Highlights, a brief on minimum wage impacts, and the report on the Research Activities Tax Credit for 2024.
September has been a month of connection, collaboration, and forward momentum for Hawaii’s economy. From food security to technology, planning, and tourism, the work of DBEDT and our partners continues to build resilience and opportunity for our communities.