Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism

DBEDT released its fourth quarter 2022 Statistical and Economic Report today. DBEDT kept economic growth projections for 2022 and 2023 for the State unchanged at 2.6 percent and 1.7 percent, respectively.

According to preliminary visitor statistics released by DBEDT, a total of 757,182 visitors arrived in the Hawaiian Islands in October 2022, representing a 95.1 percent recovery from the same month in 2019.

DBEDT today announced that the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for October was 3.4 percent, compared to 3.5 percent in September.

Creative Lab Hawaii, founded by DBEDT's Creative Industries Division to accelerate new business and monetize opportunities for Hawaii's creative entrepreneurs is accepting applications for the 2023 Creative Lab Hawaii Music Immersive program.

According to preliminary visitor statistics released by DBEDT, a total of 703,270 visitors arrived in the Hawaiian Islands in September 2022, representing a 95.5 percent recovery from the same month in 2019.

DBEDT today announced that the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for September was 3.5 percent, compared to the revised rate of 4.0 percent in August.

The parties to the contested award of the Hawaii Tourism Authority’s U.S. Brand Management & Global Support Services procurement are pleased to announce that a potential pathway towards a resolution has been identified for the best interest of the people of Hawaii.

Hawaii Technology Development Corp. — Pacific Tech 2022, offered by the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation DBEDT, returns to Hawaii.

Small Business Regulatory Review Board — DBEDT's Small Business Regulatory Review Board is pleased to announce enhancements to the SBRRB website that will make it simpler for small business owners and other users to navigate government regulations.

Hawaii State Energy Office — The Hawaii State Energy Office is seeking input on federal funding opportunities under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.