Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism

Hawaii State Energy Office — The Hawaii State Energy Office today unveiled a new logo and website that reflect the agency’s increasing role in achieving Hawaii’s clean energy goals.

DBEDT Director Mike McCartney today issued the following update on Hawaii Tourism Authority RFP 22-01 covering the areas of brand management and visitor education services for the United States market, as well as support services shared by Hawaii’s brand management teams worldwide.

Small Business Regulatory Review Board — DBEDT's Small Business Regulatory Review Board (SBRRB) has announced its officers for fiscal year 2022 to 2023.

DBEDT today announced that the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for May was 4.2 percent, compared to the revised rate of 4.1 percent in April.

Hawaii State Energy Office — Scott Glenn, Hawaii Chief Energy Officer, issued a statement in response to the announcement made today by Hawaiian Airlines and Par Hawaii, LLC on sustainable aviation fuel.

DBEDT released its second quarter 2022 Statistical and Economic Report today. DBEDT kept the 2022 Hawaii economic growth unchanged at 3.2 percent, as projected in later February this year.

According to preliminary visitor statistics released by DBEDT, a total of 818,268 visitors came to the Hawaiian Islands in April 2022.

Hawaii Technology Development Corp. — HTDC announced today that the State of Hawaii’s application has been approved by the U.S. Treasury for the State Small Business Credit Initiative.

DBEDT today announced that the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for April was 4.2 percent, compared to 4.1 percent in March.

Hawaii State Energy Office — To help the state reach its energy goals, The Hawaii State Energy Office is hosting a series of statewide community workshops in May to share information and gather input to empower community participation in the clean energy transition.