Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism

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.

Office of Planning — The State of Hawaii Office of Planning Statewide Sustainability Program is pleased to announce a series of virtual statewide Information Sharing Sessions to inform everyone about the Hawaii 2050 Sustainability Plan.

Nonprofit organizations, the private sector and government have joined together to launch a program using federal CARES Act funding that will support Hawaii’s economy.

Hawaii State Energy Office — Chief Energy Officer Scott Glenn issued a statement regarding the veto of House Bill 1846 - Relating to Energy Efficiency.

Office of the Governor — Governor David Ige announced today the launch of the State of Hawaii Rent Relief and Housing Assistance Program (RRHAP).

DBEDT announced the launch of its Hawaii Defense Economy (HDE) website, which includes updated data, information and resources about Hawaii’s second largest economic sector, national defense.

DBEDT released its third quarter 2020 Statistical and Economic Report today. In the report, DBEDT projected Hawaii’s economy will contract by 12.3 percent in 2020.

DBEDT today released the 2019 edition of the “State of Hawaii Data Book.” The book is in electronic form and is available on the DBEDT website.

DBEDT announced today the launch of Buy Hawaii, Give Aloha, a platform that was created to feature made-in-Hawaii products and to provide greater exposure to local businesses experiencing hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Hawaii State Energy Office — Chief Energy Officer Scott Glenn’s statement following Hawaiian Electric’s announcement that its fleet of about 925 vehicles will be plug-in electric by 2035.