News Releases

DBEDT today announced that the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for December was 2.9 percent, the same as in October and November.
Read More Hawaii December Unemployment Rate Remains at 2.9 Percent
Paving the way toward a more vibrant locally created media industry, Hawaii State DBEDT’s Creative Industries Division is supporting awards season marketing for local films to reach global audiences.
Read More Locally Created Media Industry in Focus as Hawaii Content Creators Head into Awards Season and Leverage Range of Workforce Development Events at Home
DBEDT and County of Maui Office of Economic Development convened the first meeting of the Maui Economic Recovery Commission on January 5, 2024 at the University of Hawaii Maui College in Kahului, Hawaii.
Read More First Convening of Maui Economic Recovery Commission
Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii Authority — An analysis of the NELHA Hawaii Ocean Science and Technology (HOST) Park at Keahole Point found that the total economic impact of the park was $145.4 million in 2022.
Read More Total Economic Impact Generated By NELHA HOST Park Jumps Significantly To More Than $145 Million Annually