Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism

DBEDT today announced that the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for October was 2.9 percent, the same for the fifth consecutive month.

The pulse-pounding new drama "Rescue: HI-Surf," a co-production of John Wells Productions, Warner Bros. Television and FOX Entertainment, continues to further opportunities for Hawaii's creative talent.

September 2024 total visitor arrivals represent an 96.1 percent recovery compared to pre-pandemic September 2019, the best recover rate since the Maui wildfires,

Small Business Regulatory Review Board — DBEDT's Small Business Regulatory Review Board has announced its officers for fiscal year 2024 to 2025.

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has awarded DBEDT $525,000 to continue the Hawaii State Trade Expansion Program (HiSTEP).