Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism

DBEDT today released a report, “Hawaii Consumer Debt Report: 2019 Update,” which shows that total consumer debt increased 2.3 percent for Hawaii consumers between the second quarter of 2018 and the second quarter of 2019.

Hawaii Technology Development Corp. — HTDC will host a two-day federal funding opportunities event featuring Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant programs and National Security Technology Accelerator (NSTXL) contracting program.

Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii Authority — An analysis of the economic impact of NELHA’s HOST Park at Keahole Point found that total economic impact of the park was $104 million in 2018.

DBEDT released a report today which analyzes the impact of international students on Hawaii’s economy.

DBEDT's Business Development & Support Division is supporting the intensive executive education of 70 Hawaii small business owners by partnering with Inner City Capital Connections.