Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism

Hawaii State Energy Office — The United States today officially withdrew from the Paris climate agreement making it the only nation in the world to abandon the landmark accord.

Maximizing monetary opportunities for Hawaii’s music-making community, a new Creative Lab Hawaii virtual program, spearheaded by the State DBEDT's Creative Industries Division, is now open to the public for registration.

Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii — The Hawaii Business Pivot Grant program today opened its application portal for eligible Hawaii businesses and non-profits.

Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii Authority — Two of NELHA’s Hawaii Ocean Science and Technology (HOST) Park success stories, Blue Ocean Mariculture and Kowa Premium Foods Hawaii are poised for additional growth and expansion with the creation of over 150 jobs over the next several years.

DBEDT and the State of Hawaii Beijing Office (SHOB) are conducting a webinar series for Hawaii companies on entering the China Market beginning October 22, 2020.

Hawaii State Energy Office — The Hawaii State Energy Office is seeking candidates to fill three new full-time AmeriCorps VISTA positions.

Hawaii Technology Development Corporation — Hawaii joins the nation in celebrating the sixth annual National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day.

Hawaii Technology Development Corp. — HTDC is offering Hawaii residents complimentary access to the Coursera online learning platform with registration open until October 31, 2020.

DBEDT's Creative Industries Division announces that applications are being accepted for five Creative Lab Hawaii Weekend Ideation Programs.

Hawaii Technology Development Corp. — Three companies were among the first group of businesses to receive funding to manufacture personal protective equipment under a program administered by HTDC and DBEDT.