Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism

DBEDT is presenting The Alibaba Business Workshop’, a one-day seminar for those interested in marketing their products in China.

Noteworthy changes to the way songwriters are paid digital royalties start January 2021 with DBEDT's Creative Industries Division and The Mechanical Licensing Collective partnering to host a free webinar for Hawaii’s music community.

Hawaii Technology Development Corp. — The State of Hawaii’s Digital Currency Innovation Lab (DCIL) invites new entities within the cryptocurrency space to join the program - the first of its kind in the state.

Hawaii State Energy Office — Today President Biden signed an executive order allowing the United States to rejoin the Paris Agreement. The United States officially withdrew from the landmark climate agreement on Nov. 4, 2020, under the previous presidential administration.

DBEDT has released its Hawaii Defense Economy (HDE) Strengths-Weaknesses-Opportunities-Threats (SWOT) Analysis Report and Action Plan.

Following many discussions with health and natural resource leaders of the State to find a way forward for future surf contests in Hawaii, we have determined that the State will be suspending surf competitions at this time.

Office of Planning — The State Office of Planning will be holding a public hearing on Act 278, Session Laws of Hawaii 2019, which requires OP to study land subdivision and condominium property regime laws related to agricultural land on Oahu.

Based on recent developments in Hawaii’s economy, DBEDT now projects that Hawaii’s economic growth will fall by 11.2 percent in 2020, less than the 12.3 percent previously forecast.

Hawaii State Energy Office — 20 businesses, venues and events were recognized today for undertaking energy efficiency and sustainable business practices that will help their bottom line while advancing Hawaii’s clean energy and sustainability goals.

Hawaii State Energy Office — Gov. David Ige will participate in a virtual awards ceremony recognizing 20 businesses, venues and event organizers for their efforts to save energy, reduce waste and conserve water.