#Hawaii State Department of Business Economic Development and Tourism

Maui Food Technology Center seeks Maui County businesses for 2024 Tokyo International Gift Show

The Maui Food Technology Center is actively seeking Maui County businesses interested in participating in the prestigious Tokyo International Gift Show. Scheduled to be held at Tokyo Big Sight, Tokyo International Exhibition Center on Sept. 4-6, 2024, TIGS presents a prime opportunity for local businesses to gain exposure in the international market.

Tourism, improved labor market will help Hawaiʻi escape US recession, state says

Thanks to strong tourism numbers and improved labor market conditions, Hawai’i’s economy will see little impact from the US recession predicted early next year, according to a new state report released Wednesday. 

Maui County unemployment at 3.9% for October, slightly above state’s 3.5%

The breakdown for Maui County: Lāna’i 1.7%, Maui Island 3.8% and Molokaʻi 8.4%.

Open call for 2023 Creative Lab Hawai‘i music immersive program applications

CLMHI focuses on Hawai‘i singer songwriters looking to advance opportunities in licensing their works for global media and entertainment content. Applications will be accepted from Nov. 15 through Dec.15, 2022. 

Maui County unemployment rate drops to 3.7% for September 2022

The breakdown for Maui County: Lāna’i 1.8%, Maui Island 3.7% and Molokaʻi 7.4%.

Maui resident views on tourism drop, but state perception ticks up — new survey

Nearly half the Maui County residents polled in a recent survey on the visitor industry said the island is being run for tourists at the expense of local people – the highest negative response in the state. For Maui residents who said tourism creates more problems than benefits, overcrowding was the top concern.

Tips for Hawaiʻi Food Entrepreneurs on Labeling, Safety and Exporting to Japan

“Many small food entrepreneurs are looking for ways to grow their business,” said Luana Mahi, MFTC President and Owner of Hawaiian Isles Unlimited LLC. “In this webinar, industry experts will provide helpful tips and resources to help them succeed in today’s marketplace.”

DHHL Submits Wireless Spectrum Applications to FCC

The waiver affirms DHHL as the only entity with the legal standing to apply in the Window and implement broadband service on Hawaiian Home Lands.

House Approves Committee to Combat Economic Impacts of COVID-19

Resolution creates select committee to prepare for economic impacts of virus. 

DBEDT Invites Businesses to Tokyo Fashion Show

The Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism is inviting local businesses to participate in the JFW International Fashion Fair that will be held from January 23-25, 2013 at Tokyo Big Sight.

State Predicts Slow Growth and 3% Inflation

Down 0.3% from the 1.6% growth, the Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism released its 3rd quarter forecast with slow growth for the rest of 2011.