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Hawaii State Energy Office — The United States Department of Energy has encouraged the Hawaii State Energy Office and its consortium of partners across government, community, industry, and academia to submit a Full Application for the Regional Clean Hydrogen Hub (H2Hub) program.
Read More Hawaii Pacific Hydrogen Hub Proposal Encouraged to Submit Full Application
According to preliminary visitor statistics released by DBEDT, a total of 735,340 visitors arrived in the Hawaiian Islands in November 2022, representing a 90.9 percent recovery from the same month in 2019.
Read More November 2022 Total Visitor Count 90.9 Percent of the 2019 Level
DBEDT today announced that the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for November was 3.3 percent, unchanged from the revised rate of 3.3 percent in October.
Read More Hawaii’s November Unemployment Rate at 3.3 Percent
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.
Read More State Economic Forecast Unchanged Despite Significant Downward Revision for the U.S. Economy
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.
Read More October 2022 Total Visitor Count 95.1 Percent of 2019 Level
DBEDT today announced that the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for October was 3.4 percent, compared to 3.5 percent in September.
Read More Hawaii’s October Unemployment Rate at 3.4 Percent
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.
Read More Open Call for 2023 Creative Lab Hawaii Music Immersive Program Applications
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.
Read More September 2022 Total Visitor Count Was 95.5 Percent of the 2019 Level
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.
Read More Hawaii’s September Unemployment Rate at 3.5 Percent
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.
Read More Joint Statement on the Hawaii Tourism Authority’s U.S. Brand Management & Global Support Services