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  • Latest edition of State of Hawai‘i Data Book released
  • DBEDT brings business resources to entrepreneurs statewide
  • Hawai’i Small Businesses urged to complete Federal Reserve Credit Survey by Nov. 13

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mauinow.com /3 weeks ago

Latest edition of State of Hawai‘i Data Book released

The Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism has released the 2025 edition of the State of Hawai‘i Data Book, marking the 58th edition of its long-standing series.

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mauinow.com /1 month ago

DBEDT brings business resources to entrepreneurs statewide

The Hawai‘i Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism will participate in the Innovate Maui Nui Conference on Maui on Sept. 23.

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mauinow.com /2 weeks ago

Hawai’i Small Businesses urged to complete Federal Reserve Credit Survey by Nov. 13

The Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism is encouraging Hawai‘i small businesses to take part in the Federal Reserve’s 2026 Small Business Credit Survey, now op...

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mauinow.com /2 weeks ago

New data highlights potential for deeper Hawaiʻi-Japan economic partnership

Newly released data highlights potential for a deeper Hawaiʻi-Japan economic partnership. The 2026 Hawai‘i–Japan Economic Report is the first comprehensive analy...

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mauinow.com /1 month ago

State economists trim 2026 growth outlook as inflation, reduced visitor days weigh on economy

Hawaiʻi's economy is on track to grow just 1.3% this year, a slowdown from 2.5% growth in 2025, according to the state's latest quarterly economic forecast released Thursday.

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staradvertiser.com /1 month ago

State economic growth forecast to slow this year

Rising inflation, modest job growth and fewer days tourists spend in the islands are combining to slow economic growth from 2.5% last year to 1.3% this year, according to the lates...

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kauainownews.com /2 weeks ago

Briefs for Oct. 6: Workforce Development awards, quarterly reports due, Young Brothers promote CFO

Quick business-related news from across the state.

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staradvertiser.com /1 month ago

5 Questions: Dane Wicker, Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism deputy director

How is the state Agribusiness Development Corporation (ADC) addressing Hawaii’s food security challenges?

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mauinow.com /1 week ago

HTA invites local businesses and community organizations to learn how to reach Hawaiʻi’s visitors

Hawaiʻi farmers, makers, small-business owners, cultural practitioners and nonprofits interested in reaching visitors are invited to register for the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority’...

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hawaiibusiness.com /2 weeks ago

The 2026 Hawai‘i Banking & Financial Report

Opening Doors for Hawaiʻi Homeowners

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khon2.com /4 days ago

Kauai tourism numbers down, industry working to compensate

Kauai's tourism industry is seeking $2.5 million for marketing and a tourism emergency declaration six weeks after Hurricane Lowell caused significant economic damage and resort cl...

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mauinow.com /5 days ago

SPEED Summit to bring state, county, and industry leaders together to modernize Hawaiʻi’s permitting system

Hosted by the Simplifying Permitting for Enhanced Economic Development (SPEED) Task Force, the day-long summit will explore one central question: How can Hawaiʻi change its permit...

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mauinow.com /2 weeks ago

Professional and Vocational Licensing Division launches email status updates for license applicants

The Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Professional and Vocational Licensing Division is launching a new customer service feature to enable applicants for professional and...

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kauainownews.com /1 month ago

Visitor industry leaders to discuss future of HawaiÊ»i’s tourism at two-day conference this week

Tourism industry leaders are coming together in Honolulu for the annual Hawaiʻi's Visitor Industry Conference Thursday and Friday.

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mauinow.com /4 days ago

Maui County unemployment rises to 3.1%; adjusted state rate reaches 2.8%

Maui County’s unemployment rate rose to 3.1% in September from 2.9% in August, according to figures the state Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism released Mond...

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mauinow.com /1 month ago

Maui August unemployment rate at 2.9%

The non-seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for Maui in August was 2.9%, up from the 2.8% rate in July, and the 2.4% rate at the same time last year, according to the state Depar...

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khon2.com /3 weeks ago

DBEDT's 2025 Data Book reveals HawaiК»i is getting older, smaller, more expensive

The 2025 State of HawaiК»i Data Book revealed a shrinking resident population, rising median age, and single-family home prices exceeding $1 million.

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allhawaiinews.com /1 month ago

Tourism down, spending up; Hawaii's 3rd-largest bank now on the NYSE; military telescopes on Haleakala raise concerns, m...

 Fewer Tourists, But They’re Spending More. Is This What Hawaiʻi Wanted? Hawai‘i has long struggled with issues surrounding overtourism, but recent visitor trends may signal long-t...

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staradvertiser.com /6 days ago

HTA seeks tourism emergency declaration after Lowell takes a toll

Kilohana Plantation General Partner Fred Atkins is still waiting for insurance funds needed to fully reopen and bring workers back to the 104-acre historic estate and visitor attra...

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khon2.com /1 month ago

Kauai businesses and tourism industry left in limbo during storm recoveries

Kauai businesses struggle to maintain operations and employment following a significant drop in tourism caused by Hurricane Lowell.

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hawaiibusiness.com /1 week ago

Hui Kapili Accelerator Welcomes 11 Local Businesses to Third Cohort

aio and American Savings Bank support local construction companies with business training, industry expertise and opportunities for growth.

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staradvertiser.com /1 month ago

State leaders seek ideas on transit development

State leaders want to glean ideas for better transit-­oriented development in Hawaii by visiting other states and countries next month at a cost of up to $300,000.

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westhawaiitoday.com /3 days ago

Council considers program to revitalize buildings

The Hawaii County Council’s Committee on Planning, Land Use and Economic Development voted 9-0 Tuesday to defer until its Nov. 5 meeting a bill that would establish a Town Revitali...

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mauinow.com /1 month ago

Visitor spending and arrivals increased to Maui in July 2026

"The July 2026 visitor counts represent an 83.4% recovery when compared to pre-wildfire July 2023 with 297,082 visitors," said DBEDT Director James Kunane Tokioka. "For the first...

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